Archives: February 2023

44.56°N 72.75°W (Elev. 3343 ft)

Today: Occasional snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.

Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 4 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17 degrees.

Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4 am. Cloudy, with a low of around 14 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.

Tuesday: Snow. High near 26 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches is possible.

Today we have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 35 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Snake Bite, and Log Jam for a grand total of 138 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 10 to 34 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 6 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph.

We received a dusting of new snow this afternoon and 13 inches in the past 4 days. Currently, it is 4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for snow showers with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible with a high of 28 degrees at the base and 21 degrees at higher elevations. Tomorrow we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 10 to 34 inches. 35 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Drifter, Upper FIS, Snake Bite, Thomke’s Express, Curley’s Cutback, and Howie’s Wanderer for a grand total of 138 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

The Extreme Challenge is Sunday, February 26th on Upper Madonna Liftline.

We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. It is partly cloudy and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast calls for early sunny skies with increasing clouds with a chance of snow developing this afternoon, a high of 10 degrees at the base and 4 degrees at the summit. Birch Run Terrain Park is open with 2 jumps and 4 rails.

The Nordic Center is open with 17 km of cross-country trails and 15 km of snowshoeing trails. The ice rink is open.

Trivia question:

How many chairs does the Village Lift have?

The answer will be posted this afternoon.

Due to cold temperatures the Sterling Lift and Village Lift will open at 8:30 am. All other lifts will open at 9:00 am. Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift will have a delayed opening. Currently, it is partly sunny and -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds, a chance of snow showers this afternoon, a high of 10 degrees at the base, and 4 degrees at higher elevations. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible at a high of 26 degrees. Today we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 38 trails have been groomed for today, including Snow Snake, Smugglers’ Alley, and Upper FIS for a grand total of 147 acres. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with base depths of 10 to 34 inches. We received an inch of new snow in the past 24 hours and 13 inches in the past 4 days.

Tomorrow we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. Due to cold temperatures tomorrow morning, the Sterling Lift and Village Lift will open at 8:30 am. All other lifts will open at 9:00 am. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 147 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 10 to 34 inches. It is cloudy and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds, a high of 10 degrees at the base, and 4 degrees at the summit. Bundle up, cover-up, and enjoy all the new snow! Sunday’s forecast calls for snow showers with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible with a high of 28 degrees at the base and 21 degrees at the summit.

Trivia answer:

Don’t miss the best local skiers and riders competing in the 2023 Extreme Challenge aka IFSA Adult FWT Qualifier on Sunday, 2/26, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm on Upper Madonna Liftline. Keep the party rolling afterward from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Black Bear Tavern for a Fiddlehead Apres Party featuring a SOLO Stove raffle, pint glass giveaways, and other swag as well!

Trivia Question:

How many chairs are on Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift?

I will post the answer this afternoon.

We received 2 inches of new snow overnight and 12 inches in the past 3 days. The Madonna I lift will have a delayed opening this morning due to icing and we plan to have it open by 10:30 am. Today we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 40 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Log Jam for a grand total of 147 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 10 to 34 inches. Currently, it is 2 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast calls for snow showers with an inch of accumulation possible and a high of 7 degrees at the base and 3 degrees at the summit. Bundle up and enjoy the new snow!

I would like you to meet Braden and Ed. Their family has been coming to Smuggs for 34 years! I hope you and your family enjoy your vacation here at Smuggs.