Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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100 percent open

Posted March 24, 2019 at 8:41 am

Mount Mansfield seen from the summit of Madonna Mountain

Lifts and Trails

We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trail open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain!

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Today ‘s forecast is sunny skies with temperatures between 20 and 35 degrees.

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Powder Day

Posted March 23, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Ken framed nicely

New Snow

We received 14 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 23 inches in the past 2 days.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have 76 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight for a grand total of 147 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

The Mountain Report is here at Smuggs this weekend enjoying all the new snow!

Weather

Currently is it partly sunny and 16 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is partly sunny skies with a chance of a snow shower late in the day with temperatures between 17 and 35 degrees.

Spring time picnic?

Marlee enjoying the fresh snow

Sometimes you just want to chill

Ken riding a wave of powder

POW

Geoff throwing some snow around. Photo credit Ken Rule

Hugh B takes flight. Photo credit Harley Johnson

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23 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours

Posted March 23, 2019 at 8:16 am

We have 73 skiable trails and 62 lift accessible trails open today. The Madonna I lift is presently on wind hold. Many lifts will have a delayed opening to dig them out. We plan to have 7 lifts operating today, Mogul Mouse, Morse Highlands, Madonna II, Sir Henry’s Glider, Sterling, Sterling T-Bar, and Village. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 144 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Powder Day

Posted March 22, 2019 at 4:03 pm

Small flakes equal big snow

The storm really did not start until after 5 am this morning. At 7 am the snow was sticking and accumulating. It only got better as the day went on and the snow just kept piling up. I did a run with my daughter Hannah this afternoon in the Black Hole and she said “Her powder sensor was going off!” It has been snowing hard all day and it’s going to continue right into midday tomorrow!

New Snow

We received 6 to 9 inches of new snow today, 14 inches in the past 6 days, and 354 inches this season so far!

Hannah loving the deep snow in the Black Hole

Lifts and Trails

There is a possibility of high winds affecting some lift operations tomorrow morning. For the up to the minute report go to our “Trail by Trail” report for all the lift and trail information. Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We now have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 22 to 52 inches. We plan to groom 38 trails tonight for a grand total of 144 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Snow Reporter buried in work. Photo credit Hannah Johnson

Weather

Currently it is snowing hard and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow with 6 to 10 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow and another 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 23 and 32 degrees.

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We just hit 350 inches of snow for the season!

Posted March 22, 2019 at 9:36 am

Free Refills

We received 4 to 5 inches of heavy new snow this morning with more on the way. We could see a storm total of up to 20 inches by Saturday afternoon. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We now have 68 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.

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Just getting started

Posted March 22, 2019 at 7:24 am

New Snow

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow this morning with much more to come!

Weather

Currently, it is snowing hard and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today ‘s forecast is snow with 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is snow with another 6 to 10 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow and another 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible.

Mogul Mouse working the snow magic!

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 27 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Sam’s Run, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Calm before the storm

Posted March 21, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Flying into Spring

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. We plan to groom 27 trails tonight, including Drifter, Thomke’s, and Hibernator for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Bird’s eye view of a nice carved turn

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow and another 4 to 8 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees. We could see up to 28 inches of new snow by Saturday afternoon.

Time to reflect

Bootlegger was groomed last night

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Cross Country Skiing

Posted March 21, 2019 at 4:03 pm

The Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center has 30 km of cross country trails and dedicated snowshoe terrain. From beginner to expert trails, you will find our network both beautiful and varied with terrain suitable for classic and skate ski. Cross Country lessons are available. To learn more check out the Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center web page.

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Another member of the Smuggs Family

Posted March 21, 2019 at 8:33 am

John at Sir Henry’s Learning Hill

I would like you to meet John. John is not quite 3 years old yet, but has 30 days in this season! John loves snowboarding and he also loves trucks. He combined the two and calls snowboarding “snowcating.” It was wonderful to meet you John and I hope you get many more days in this season!

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Winter Storm Watch

Posted March 21, 2019 at 6:44 am

The forecast from the National Weather Service for an elevation of 2,400 feet

Tonight

Rain and snow likely before 11 pm, then snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow before 11 am, then rain and snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow, mainly before 3 pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 37 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snake Bite, Bootlegger, Chute, Upper Pipeline, Snow Snake, and Shuttle for a grand total of 144 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of snow late in the day and temperatures between 29 and 43 degrees.