Hunter - early snow forecast map

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.

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.

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

Respectfully,

Jon

HUNTER DECEMBER 19

Hello Hunter fans,

The key elements for skiing & riding all came together today to rate it a “10”. I have waited a long time to start my season on the slopes due flat light & limited terrain but today was it.

The weather – brilliant blue sunny sky, no wind, moderate temps and excellent surface conditions – made a consensus opinion from those that have been out many days, the best day so far this season.

There was an inversion this morning with the summit temp 10 degrees  warmer 22 than the base at 12. Temps quickly warmed up to 33 now.

The grooming was very good on most front side slopes with the main line being the best. Racer’s was closed and Minya was variable ungroomed with soft whale humps and some porcelain on Lower Cross. Other than that, the rest of the mountain was in great shape. I did not go west as it was still too dark. Cliff was a bit thin with some rocks on skier’s left. Huega, Ike & Gunhill were excellent as was Eside Dr.

The Flyer was having some issues late morning with a few stoppages. There was no D or F running but not needed as one could ski onto the Flyer without a wait.

I drove over to the base of the new Hunter North 6 person lift which was still being fitted with safety bars before the scheduled weight test could commence. That was to be done today / tomorrow. It was quite impressive to see.

The top terminal is situated just below the belt, partially narrowing the entrance to Wayout at the intersection of White cloud and the Belt makes a  slight turn to skier’s right around it where they blew out part of the rock ledge.

Heavy rain unfortunately is expected late Thursday and through Friday night before cold air comes in again on Saturday night and you all know what that will do to conditions.

Happy Holidays,

Jon

 

 

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 38. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Hunter - Walter Higgins obituary

Walter E. Higgins

November 30, 2018 03:16 pm

Walter E. Higgins 72, died suddenly on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Born May 16, 1946, in Hunter, NY to Elsie (Speenburgh) Higgins and Theodore Higgins.
Walter was employed by Local 79 Mason Tenders in New York, NY for many years. When he returned to Hunter, NY, he ran his own business, Mama’s Pizza from 1983 to 2015 until his son, Alan took ownership of the business. Currently he ran his own lawn maintenance and snow removal business. Walter enjoyed staying active but during his free time he enjoyed many laughs with his family and playing Frisbee with his dog, Buster. Walter also enjoyed riding his Harley with his dog and friends from Yonkers Motorcycle Club. Walter will be most missed for his contagious laughter and the many memories he made with his family.
He was currently a member of the Yonkers Motorcycle Club, The Hunter Fire Company and a lifetime member of the NRA.
Survivors include: his sons Charles W. Higgins and daughter in law, Gail Higgins of Ravena, NY and Alan W. Higgins and daughter in law, Jennifer Higgins of Hunter, NY; five grandchildren, Alexander and Zachary Higgins of Ravena, NY and Owen, Jack and Isla Higgins of Hunter, NY; his brother, John Higgins of Hunter, NY; his sister Ruth Poehmel of Acra, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also, his beloved dog, Buster who was his constant companion.
Walter was predeceased by his parents Elsie and Theodore Higgins, brother Charles Higgins, sister Clara Higgins, brother Theodore Higgins and sister Virginia Cline.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Aston Basagic Funeral Home, Main Street, Hunter, NY. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Jewett, NY.

Hunter - very sad news

Hi All,

Hunter has lost another icon.

It is with great sorrow & sadness to advise you that my friend and neighbor, Walter Higgins, founder & owner of Ma Ma’s Pizza passed away yesterday at 72.

He had been shoveling snow & ice for his girlfriend at the condo complex on Rt. 40 in Maplecrest trying to free a  frozen 6 x 6 beam.

He was walking back to his truck to get a sledge hammer when he had a heart attack and dropped to the ground next to his truck.

As many of you know his son, Alan, now runs the pizza shop and is the Mayor of The Village of Hunter.

No further details are available at this time. Stay tuned.

Sadly,

Jon

 

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of light snow, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of light snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 2am, then rain and sleet between 2am and 3am, then rain after 3am. Low around 30. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

HUNTER TO OPEN THIS SATURDAY

Hunter has officially announced that it will open this Saturday and Sunday November 17 & 18.

Stay tuned for additional trail and open days status reports at www.huntermtn.com

Jon

 

Snow forecast: 3-6 inches into Friday

 

Record Cold Possible Tonight then More Snow for Late Thursday into Friday

Expect frigid, possibly record-setting low temperatures overnight. Most locations will have readings between 10 and 15 degrees by Thursday morning. After a cold start for Thursday, skies will cloud up quickly during the morning and by late afternoon and evening snow will break out across the region. The brunt of our next storm will be late Thursday night through Friday morning. Expect widespread snow accumulations by Friday.