Still Good, but How Long?

(Photo: Killington, Dec. 25) Despite the recent rain, the conditions are still good and the snow deeper than usual. However, the ungroomed glade skiing is a problem since the snow is now covered with a heavy crust.

Go now, because it's unclear how long our better than average conditions will continue. Warm temps and good snow are likely to hold through the holiday weekend, with even some light dustings of new snow.

It's very unclear how long our good fortune will last. Some predictions beyond Jan. 4 are not looking good. We may be in for some warmer temps and rain.

So the New England Snow Detective's advice is to go now. While the going is still good.

Best December EVER

(December 19, 2007 at Attitash)

I kid you not. That's what they're saying up at Mad River Glen, and they're not prone to the usual ski industry hyperbole. MRG got 3" last night with more coming today. They got 16"-20" from the Northeaster last weekend and they've gotten five feet in the past two weeks.

And it's not just Mad River Glenn. All of northern New England has been getting pounded with lots and lots of powder.

Early in the week was cold and very windy, but temps are climbing and the winds have subsided. I advise you go before the weekend, because it could get crowded.

See you up there.

Upgrading to Five Stars

Christmas has arrived early. This weekend's storm has worked out well for everyone. All the northern New England ski areas got a good dumping on top of their already significant base. In most places the precip came down as sleet for a time in the middle, but turned to snow again. Very northern Vermont, which has just been having an amazing early season, got the most with Stowe getting 18-25, Jay 24 and Mad River Glen (see photo) getting 16-18.

The weather service is predicting the next two days to be cold and windy but then warming up a bit mid week and staying nice through the Christmas holiday. There may also be small amounts of fresh snow during this next period.

Enjoy,

Gino Del Guercio

Fresh Powda

Parts of northern New England got a sweet new layer of fresh powder on Tuesday and Wednesday, although there was a small bit of rain on the lower elevations at the start. Snow depths at high elevations are now up at 39 inches.

Here's how the latest snow showers played out:


Cannon 2-4"
Jay Peak 9"

Mad River 3-5"
Smuggler's 6"
Stowe 5-7"
Sugarbush 8"

More To Come
But this is just the beginning. This current storm sweeping through is predicted to mostly stay along the coast, possibly giving slight accumulations in the mountains. But then on Sunday everyone is looking forward to getting pounded with a heavy Nor'easter. This is shaping up to be one hell of a Christmas for New England skiers.

Enjoy