Light Snow on Monday then a Bigger Storm on Tap for Wednesday into Thursday

By: Scott
December 6, 2009 1:13 pm | Category: Weather | 13 Comments | Permalink

Ahh, finally it looks like we have morphed into a weather pattern that resembles winter with a couple chances of snowfall over the next week. First though, I’d like to mention that Houston, TX (yes, Houston, on the Gulf Coast) received 1” of snowfall on Friday. This means that Houston now has more seasonal snowfall than Burlington, VT, which has recorded only a trace as of 12/5. I haven’t checked the stats religiously, but I’m going to bet that this is the first time in recorded history that Houston is beating BTV in snowfall. With that said, Burlington will pass Houston later this week in the snowfall department and the following will explain how.
Continue reading Light Snow on Monday then a Bigger Storm on Tap for Wednesday into Thursday


Addition to the Unofficial Opening Weekend TR

By: Greg
December 5, 2009 6:56 pm | Category: Skiing | Comment | Permalink

A few new pictures have been added to this TR. Check it out here.


Late Word: You might get some flakes where it matters: 12/5-12/6

December 4, 2009 5:21 pm | Category: Weather | 17 Comments | Permalink

So I’m sorry for the late update but I was busy doing dirty unspeakable things with concordance. Dirty, dirty things….

What was I talking about…oh right…flakes where it matters.

OK- so i’ve been pretty much a pessimist about this weekend’s storm. Why? ‘Cause the overall weather pattern doesn’t give me a reason not to be.
However, this little storm that really should just shut the F up and slide off the coast doesn’t want to do that. It it keeps wanting to be a dick about things and make it snow places you might want to ski. Not saying it will snow in places where you should ski- just in places that people have skied before.

Continue reading Late Word: You might get some flakes where it matters: 12/5-12/6


TR: Unofficial Opening Weekend at Stowe 2009-2010 (UPDATED)

By: Greg
December 4, 2009 5:21 am | Category: Full Trip Report, Skiing | Permalink

Our weather team worked hard to help us find the snow we’ve all be dreaming about, and it payed off big. From the first signal of a major storm in the GFS, to the last turn shredded on the front four, this was a great way to unofficially open Stowe Mountain resort, and 2009-2010 skiing and riding season in New England.
TEO on Goat Ski Trail at Stowe Mountain Resort

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UPDATE: Sam’s shots are now included throughout the TR. Captions on each photo by the photographer.


TR: To the Top and Back.

By: Sam
December 3, 2009 2:01 pm | Category: Full Trip Report, Skiing | Permalink

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Allen and I headed up to Mount Washington yesterday to try and get some turns in the alpine. Click the pic to read more!


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