Hugh's Views

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 28 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Currently, it is foggy and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain early becoming snow in the afternoon with a high of 34 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations. Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift operating with 15 trails open. 6 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley for a total of 25 acres of freshly groomed. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches.

December 8-10, 2023 and March 29-31, 2024
Join us for the entire weekend!!

Sample the finest in beers and ciders at our Brew & Ski Weekend.
In the lower level of the Meeting House on Saturday, December 9, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

Vermont has the highest number of breweries per capita. Our BrewFest highlights some of our state’s excellent breweries plus regional favorites and craft ciders.

Our BrewFest showcases a mix of local craft and regional brews as well as classic favorites! Including: Red Leaf Brewing, Goodwater Brewery, Zero Gravity, Switchback Brewing, Harpoon Brewery, Fiddlehead Brewing, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

A DJ spins the tunes and the Resort’s Mountain Grille provides an appetizer buffet. From 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Meeting House. Tickets are available at the door – $28 entry includes 8 samples and souvenir sampling glass. 21 & older, please.

Currently, it is foggy with flurries at the summit of Sterling and a light drizzle at the base. Conditions are soft from top to bottom. We have the Sterling Lift operating with 15 trails open. 5 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a total of 20 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

I had a blast today carving up Smugglers’ Alley. It was easy to set an edge and a bunch of fun! Currently, it is snowing at the summit of Sterling and 32 degrees. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a wintry mix with a high of 36 degrees at the base and 33 degrees at higher elevations. 5 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s a total of 20 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches.

Smugglers’ Alley was groomed last night and it’s fantastic! Today we have the Sterling Lift operating with 20 trails open. 6 trails were groomed for today, that’s a total of 25 acres of freshly groomed terrain. It’s pretty mild today nice soft conditions. Currently, it is cloudy and 36 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of mix, snow, or rain late in the day, a high of 43 degrees at the base and 38 degrees at higher elevations. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches.

We now have 21 trails open. Today we opened Lower Rumrunner and it’s groomed. We just opened Poacher’s Woods and Highlander Glades also.

Last night we made snow on Black Snake, Birch Run, and Sir Henry’s Learning Hill. Yesterday we made snow on Upper Rumrunner, Crossover, Treasure Run, and Lower Exhibition. Today we have the Sterling Lift operating with 20 trails open. We have terrain for intermediates and experts only at this time. We received 22 inches of new snow in the past 4 days! 5 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a total of 20 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches. Currently, it is partly sunny and 23 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast is calling for decreasing clouds with a high of 35 degrees at the base and 30 degrees at higher elevations.

Preseason uphill on Madonna will remain open at all hours for the next several days, but please be aware of the following:

• There will be one groomed pass on Lower Madonna I Liftline, Link, and Upper Chilcoot
• We are track-packing Link, Chilcoot, McPherson’s, Drifter, Playground, and Lower Liftline.
• Lower FIS will not be track-packed

There’s good cover on the Upper Mountain trails, but water bars are not filled in, and obstacles are present. Use caution, and remember, it’s at your own risk!

We’ll have an update on opening Sterling uphill later in the week.

The Sterling Lift will be closed on Wednesday, November 29^th, for safer snowmaker working conditions to build up snow depths on Upper Rumrunner, Crossover, Treasure Run, and Lower Exhibition. These 4 trails are linked as the main way down the mountain, serving low intermediate and above-level skiers and riders. With the intensity of maximizing our system with HKD Tower guns, snowmakers on the trail, and possibly a grooming fleet pushing the whales, we feel a wait for one day will be worth it to have a season of deep snow depths on these main trails. We apologize for any inconvenience. Give your legs one day of rest, and then come back on Thursday to even better snow conditions!