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SNOW! Enjoy the FRESH!!

snowRockin’ Ron for Hugh. 6 inches of new snow overnight and 22 inches in the past week and it’s still snowing!!! 100% of trails on Madonna OPEN! I didn’t go far to get this photo, just outside the office actually. I know Hugh will post some great action shots from Madonna and Sterling later today. I can’t wait to see those. Enjoy the FRESH!!

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Snowy Mountain Morning

snowing mountain moringRockin’ Ron for Hugh. Got this picture from Edwards Road near ArborTrek. I saw Sarah D and her daughter taking in the scenery. Even a cloudy day can be enjoyed and NEW SNOW too!

SNOW

Two inches overnight and 14 inches in the past week with up to a foot of accumulation possible through Thursday.

LIFTS & TRAILS

The Madonna I, Madonna II, and Village Lifts are currently on wind hold. We have 70 skiable trails and 41 lift accessible trails.

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Racing into the New Year

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GS training

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We now have 39 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a grand total of 114 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Weather

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GS training

Currently it is partly sunny and 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow and mix precipitation with up to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a mix then rain becoming snow with 3 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures will be between 23 and 39 degrees.

 

Birch Run Terrain Park

The bottom half of the terrain park will be closed tomorrow for rail installation. The upper half will remain open.

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Slalom training

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Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from Midway

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Some snow in the forecast for today

header_noaaThe forecast from the National Weather Service

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5 pm. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

The Madonna I Lift is presently on wind hold. Today we have 7 lifts operating with 26 trails open and terrain for all ability levels. 25 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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It’s going to be another great day on the slopes

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The moon over the Village

Snow

We received a dusting of new snow this morning, 8 inches in the past 5 days, and 137 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 29 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. All 29 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Lower Chilcoot and Meadowlark. Snowmaking will continue on these trails today.

Weather

Currently it is 10 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with a chance of light snow up to an inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 11 and 25 degrees.

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Clear and Crisp

 

Madonna

The majesty of Madonna

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Today was a beauty! Bluebird skies and swan white snow!!

 

SNOWMAKING

Snowmaking continues tonight on Lower Chilcoot on Madonna Mountain.

LIFTS & TRAILS

Skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with terrain for all abilities – 6 lifts, including Madonna I, and 28 trails – for tomorrow.

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Another gorgeous day

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Billy Bob Bear did not fall down. He was so excited about all the snow that he made a snow angel!

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating; Madonna I Lift, Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 63 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 21 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s, and Lower Morse Liftline for a grand total of 83 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

 

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Summit of Madonna Mountain with snow covered trees

Snowmaking

We are presently making snow on Midway and Curley’s Cutback. Our snowmakers will be moving to Sterling Mountain tonight. They plan to take full advantage of the cooler temperatures and  light up Black Snake and the Practice Slope.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 5 degrees at the summit of Sterling with wind of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.

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Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from Lower Catwalk

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Snow Sport University Snowboard Instructor Justin Wright celebrating his student’s toe side turn on Sir Henry’s Learning Hill

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Snowmaking on Midway

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Clear skies to start the day

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Morning light over the Village

Lift and Trails

Midway is now open. Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating; Madonna I Lift, Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 22 trails have been groomed for today, including Garden Path, Thomke’s, and Upper Drifter for a grand total of 91 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Most trails are covered with natural snow, so be aware and ski or ride with care. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Lower FIS, Midway, Lower Madonna Liftline, and in front of the Base Lodge. We are presently making snow at the top of Morse, Midway, and Curley’s Cutback.

Weather

Currently it is 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with beautiful sunny skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a chance of snow showers late in the day and a high of 18 degrees.