We received 2 to 4 inches of new snow today, 11 inches in the past 2 days, and 30 inches in the past 6 days. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is also calling for snow showers with another 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 30 degrees. 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 plan to have 65 trails open tomorrow with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 14 to 46 inches. 19 trails will be groomed tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 92 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Last night we made snow on Black Snake, Birch Run, and Snake Bite.
Snake Bite
New snow overnight and more in the forecast
The forecast from the National Weather Service
3-Day Forecast for Latitude 44.57°N and Longitude 72.78°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 degrees by 4 pm. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 7 pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 8 am and 1 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 26 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 21 degrees. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28 degrees. West wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
We received 4 to 5 inches of new snow overnight and 2 feet in the past 5 days. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 14 to 46 inches. We are presently making snow on Birch Run, Snake Bite, and Black Snake.
Race training
The Smugglers’ Notch Ski Club kids running GS gates on Black Snake and Snake Bite.
GS race on Black Snake and Snake Bite
Bluebird skies
It was another gorgeous day on the slopes! We received an inch of new snow last night and 224 inches this season so far. Our groomers were very busy last night smoothing out 146 acres. I skied Upper FIS first thing this morning and it was wonderful. It was groomed early last night, so the new snow was on top of the groomed snow. The wind had moved the snow around just a bit. It was nice to play in the small drifts. Our groomers are going to be even busier tonight with 41 trails on the list, including Upper FIS, Bootlegger, Snake Bite, Timberrrr, Ruthie’s, and Smugglers’ Alley. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 68 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 16 to 56 inches. Log Jam Terrain Park, Birch Run Terrain Park, and Riglet Park are all open. The Upper Zone is open and also Lower Knight’s Revenge. Currently, it is sunny and 17 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 42 degrees.
Essex Carnival Slalom Race
The Essex High School Carnival is a two-day event. The GS race was yesterday on Snake Bite and Practice Slope. Today’s race is a slalom race on Practice Slope. Stop by and check out all the action!
High School Slalom race on Snake Bite and the Practice Slope
Nice soft conditions
Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 66 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 12 to 48 inches. Trail pick of the day was Upper FIS. 24 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a grand total of 99 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is cloudy and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for rain with a high of 49 degrees and breezy.
Snowmaking in progress
Snowmaking continues around the clock on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.
Another gorgeous day
Lift and Trails
Today we have the Sterling Lift operating. We have 31 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Snake Bite, Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, Thomke’s Express, and Black Snake for a grand total of 45 acres.