Archives: April 2022

Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 62 degrees at the base and 51 degrees on top. Currently, it is sunny and 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to10 mph. Today we have the Sterling Lift operating with 16 trails open for experts and intermediates only. Some trails will have a delayed opening until they soften up. 8 trails have been groomed for today, including Black Snake and Practice Slope for a total of 36 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 42 inches.

Due to expected heavy rain, high winds, and warm temps, there will be no Lift Operations this Thursday and Friday. Depending on trail conditions, we anticipate re-opening on Saturday and Sunday. Check back here for updates.

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Due to expected heavy rain, high winds, and warm temps, there will be no Lift Operations this Thursday and Friday. Depending on trail conditions, we anticipate re-opening for Saturday and Sunday skiing and riding. Check back here for updates.

Wednesday’s forecast is mostly sunny skies with a mid-mountain high of 51 degrees, so get it while you can. Today it was SUN and STOKE. A little Vitamin D puts a spring in your step and makes you step into spring skiing & riding. Even those not on the slopes were feeling D-lightful.

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Repeat. Rewind. Re-do. Another beautiful day at Smuggs, just like yesterday. Today’s forecast is SUNNY with a mid-mountain high of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Sterling Lift will be operating and 19 trails will be open – 8 of them have been groomed. Natural snow trails will have a delayed opening. Enjoy the Spring skiing and riding.

The same as it ever was. Knowing that conditions would be similar today, I took some photos yesterday. This report was sponsored by the School of Repetitive Redundancy School.

We received 2 inches of new snow last night and 11 inches in the past week. I had powder turns this morning in the woods up high and I harvested the corn this afternoon. There will be even more corn snow tomorrow with the warmer temperatures. Currently, it is sunny and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 49 degrees at the base and 40 degrees at higher elevations. Hello fair-weather skiers and riders, tomorrow is your day! We plan to have the Sterling Lift operating with 19 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. 9 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Rumrunner and Treasure Run for a total of 37 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 42 inches. It will not take long to have spring conditions tomorrow.

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow last night and 8 inches in April so far. The Sterling Lift is operating with 19 trails open for intermediates and experts. Currently, it is partly sunny and 26 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies this afternoon, a high of 43 degrees at the base and 35 degrees at a higher elevation.

We received an inch of new snow last night, 10 inches in the past week, and 227 inches this season so far. We have 7 more days left of lift service for your skiing and riding pleasure. Monday to Friday this week we plan to have the Sterling Lift operating. Weather permitting this weekend we plan to have both the Sterling Lift and Madonna I Lift operating. Today we have 19 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts only. 8 trails have been groomed for today, including Black Snake and Treasure Run for a grand total of 35 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 52 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies early becoming partly sunny, with a high of 43 degrees at the base and 35 degrees at higher elevations.

This IFSA (International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association) FRIENDLY event is designed for athletes who are new to freeride and interested in trying it out. No ranking points may be earned by participants though there will be a podium ceremony. Divisions: Skiing & Snowboarding
Age Categories: Under 12, 12-14, 15-18

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift operating with 19 trails open. We have intermediate and expert terrain open at this time. 9 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley and Birch Run for a grand total of 37 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 48 inches. The Birch Run Terrain Park is open with 3 jumps and 6 rails. Currently, it is cloudy and 32 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies becoming sunny with a high of 43 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations.

Morse and Madonna Mountain will be open to uphill traffic Monday through Friday. Snowmaking trails are the preferred route up and down. There may be some occasional evening grooming on Madonna Mountain this week. Sterling Mountain will be closed to uphill travel this week due to early morning grooming.

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including Madonna I. We have 40 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 118 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 52 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a high of 44 degrees at the base and 33 degrees at higher elevations.

We received 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 19 inches in the past week. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including Madonna I. We have 40 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 118 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 52 inches. Birch Run Terrain Park is open with 9 features. Currently, it is sunny and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a high of 43 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations.