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@DrFunker , @Bridge4 Hows the skiing holding up for you guys? I was in North Creek today looking for any backcountry and just ended up fighting the holiday crowds at Gore for some decent runs. I was going to go up to the ADK High Peaks tomorrow but everything looks kinda thin...except maybe Herkimer and Fulton counties...
https://www.weather.gov/nerfc/snow

 

We lost a fair amount of snow in the last few days, but Jiminy seems to have a large part of their mountain open, I will be back there monday and would have a better idea. I've sort of been avoiding the holiday crowds, and the days I was going to go, were rainy.

 

Thank you and @Bridge4.
I am going to make the trip tomorrow, instead of Monday; avoiding travel during the potential ice storm.

 

Good luck and enjoy the trip!

 

Sucks. We have nothing on the ground to slide on (in the BC). I have not been up north much, but can't imagine it is any better.
May have to bring myself to do some uphill at a resort.

Safe travels.

Just got this update from AccuWeather:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
358 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2019
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

 

Wow, just looking at the weather report.....it is going to be an ice skating rink everywhere.
You wish came true @Bridge4 Get your skates sharpened.

Keep your stick on the ice.

 

Don't Jinx us! I'd rather snow, but ice is almost better than rain for some reason to me. I think its just the uniqueness of the ice storms and how pretty it can look. Rain at this point of year depresses me. A foot of snow would be better tho.

However, then you're dealing with power outtages sometimes for days...and we don't have a generator hooked up yet, so hopefully that doesn't happen. Only good thing is our line is the school/townhall/dump power line so they fix it pretty quickly usually.

 

I hear ya. The more snow the better!

for coming out of this one with no issues.

 

Dog brought my wife this present this morning. Brought her a nice clean heart a few weeks ago and we found a “refrigerator” with a bunch of clean meat in it where he got the heart. All within about 1-200 feet of the house and 10 feet or less from our walking trails we literally use 3-4 times a day. With 5 dogs.

Im starting to think we have a predator in our back yard

 

It's here!

 

We've been getting some sprinkles for a while, but yup, looks like gonna be nasty. Wonder how many people I'll be helping get on the lift tomorrow!

 

should be a light day for you.

 

I drove ahead of the storm. I am safely at my destination in Warren, VT.

 

Good call.

 

Yeah, people who are staying there I’m sure will be out, not sure how many will travel, I’m sure it depends on why actually happens with the ice.

Good to hear! Enjoy your time!

 

Stay safe up there.
Ice buildup over half inch is never good. Things start breaking/falling.
Worked several ice storms in my career and none were good.

 

State truck just went by spreading salt or whatever it is they do these days.

 

My daughter did her first ski lessons yesterday at Berkshire. I elected not to pay $62 to go board on shorty snow but had a blast watching her. She improved so much over the 2 hours. Most importantly, she loved it. Also got our boards a fresh wax and grind. Looking forward to actually getting out

 

Berkshire East is closed today. Waiting to see what is going on at Jiminy. Windy windy windy outside though. Usually can't hear the wind but it's been loud all night/morning.

Anyone get out on the roads yet, or hell, even venture outside?

Edit: We are open, very limited options, but we are open!