Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Hunter Jan 29-30

Hi All,
We are in the middle of some dense snow falling at over an inch an hour. It is very light powder with the temp at 30 but falling. The expected total will be 10-12” ending by midnight so expect a powder day tomorrow.
The firefighters are here for races this week and the event today was covered by channel ten ABC news out of Albany and I have attached the link here. Joe Jove was interviewed.
The Flyer was shut down most of the day due to high gusty winds and driving snow. The wind has died down now. Extreme cold will arrive tomorrow thru Thursday with sub zero wind chills.
Be careful on the roads,
Jon
 
 
Forecast & Snow Map
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 1am and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -28. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind 13 to 15 mph.
 
 
CBS6Albany.com: 7 Day Forecast

Saturday, January 19, 2019

HUNTER JAN 19 - WINTER STORM WARNING

Hi All,
Just a quick short note to let you know the summit weather station wind gauge was repaired sometime late Thursday / Friday am. https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KNYHUNTE3
If you care to thank Russ & Sarah please do so.
 
The snow should start around 2 –3 pm today and last through Sunday with an estimated accumulation of 16–24 “. Sleet and ice may also accumulate to about 1/4 inch.
Expect the governor to declare a state of emergency for road travel. Monday morning temps will be about –5 with wind chills dangerously low to around –25.
Be warm & safe,
Jon
 
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Friday, January 18, 2019

Hunter Jan 18

I am pleased to advise that the wind gauge at the summit weather station has been fixed.
Thank you management!

https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KNYHUNTE3

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Hunter - early snow forecast map

CBS6Albany.com: 7 Day Forecast

Hunter Jan 17 - Winter Storm Watch

Hi All,
Get ready for some rough weather this weekend. FYI – Hunter is expecting record crowds this Saturday based on advance ticket sales and the hotel is sold out.
As many of you already know, Hunter North has had two trails re-designated to “black/blue” from just “blue”. The summit weather station wind gauge has still not been fixed.
In other news, Bear Creek has been sold and is now closed. If you plan on dining out this weekend best make reservations. Van Winkles in the KMC no longer accepts reservations – first come, first serve.
Safe travels,
Jon
 
From the NWS:

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THIS WEEKEND

The snow will arrive in two phases. Light snow overnight tonight into Friday morning with a general area of 1-2" through much of the immediate Capital District. The snow will move out by mid to late morning. Round 2 arrives Saturday afternoon and evening with a steadier and heavier snow expected overnight Saturday into midday Sunday. The will be a SIGNIFICANT storm across much of the northeast on Sunday. Heavy snowfall in addition to a region of sleet/freezing rain to rain (along the coast). By Sunday afternoon strong winds and additional snow will result in considerable blowing and drifting. Widespread snow fall amounts of a foot or more is likely to the north and west of Albany with the potential for some sleet to mix in to the south and southeast. Bitterly cold air will move in behind the storm as it pulls away Sunday night and the snow will taper off. Temperatures will plunge below zero Sunday night with wind chills dropping to -30 or colder. Highs Monday will be in the single digits with wind chills of -20 to -40.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Huntter Summit Weather Station

Hi Russ & Sarah,
As you are aware from my previous emails concerning the above subject matter, the weather station wind gauge / “feels like” information has not been functioning for almost a year now.
This is a valuable tool for skiers and riders to help determine how to dress / prepare for mountain weather conditions.
Please consider this a priority fix for the good of the paying public.
I am posting this on my blog site http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/  out of frustration for not having it properly addressed so my readers can feel free to add their two cents.
Respectfully,
Jon