Snowmaking continues around the clock on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.
Snowmaking in progress
Black Snake
Snowmaking and natural snowfall
We received 3 inches of new snow today and 10 inches in the past 3 days! The conditions just keep getting better. Upper Madonna Liftline was open today from the top down to the Robin’s Run work road. I was going to ski Catwalk down to Shuttle, but when Madonna Liftline is open I have to ski it. I am so glad that I did! I found some great pockets of fresh snow to play in. Once I was on the work road I skied it all the way to Goat Path. The work road holds the snow really well because it is protected from the wind and the snow lays down like a nice blanket. I also played in the woods today and found some sweet untracked turns. I was pretty quiet here today so there are many stashes left to find 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 now have 46 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 12 to 48 inches. 24 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley and Sam’s Run for a grand total of 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We also plan to groom Upper FIS from the bottom of Freefall down to “Times Square” Mulcahy’s Link. We are making snow around the clock on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope. Currently, it is snowing and 22 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 25 degrees.
Snowmaking in progress
We are making snow around the clock on Sterling Mountain. We are concentrating our efforts on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.
It is going to be a snowy weekend
Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow mainly in the afternoon with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 31 degrees. We are also expecting snow on Saturday night with 3 to 7 inches of accumulation possible. Sunday’s forecast is also snow with another 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. We could see up to 14 inches of new snow by Sunday night! We also plan to resume snowmaking tomorrow night on Black Snake and the Practice Slope. 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 32 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. We plan to open more trails with the new snow that we will be receiving this weekend. 23 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a grand total of 93 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 48 inches. The Riglet and Birch Run Terrain Parks are both open.
The Usual Suspects
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Despite the date on the c
LIFTS & TRAILS
This Saturday and Sunday both Madonna I and Sterling will be operating with 50+ trails open for intermediates and experts. Expect spring conditions. We will be closed Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19th and then RE-OPEN next weekend. On Saturday, April 20th we plan to operate both Madonna I and Sterling. On Sunday, April 21st, only the Sterling Lift will be running (loading for the Easter Sunrise Service is from 6:00 am – 6:30 am).
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.
New snow overnight
New Snow
We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow overnight and 378 inches this season so far!
Lifts and Trails
Today we have Sterling lift operating with 30 trails open. We have terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 13 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, and Black Snake for a grand total of 44 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Weather
Currently, is it snowing and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of snow showers early with temperatures between 23 and 34 degrees.
Great spring conditions
Lindsey having fun on Upper Madonna Liftline
Currently it’s partly cloudy and 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain with temperatures between 39 and 50 degrees. Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift operating with 30 trails open for intermediates and experts. We plan to groom 11 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley and Black Snake for a grand total of 42 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surfaces are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to operate Sterling Lift Monday, April 8th through Friday, April 12th. We plan to have both the Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift operating next weekend. We will then close Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. We plan to reopen for Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st.
Ski Patroller Linda enjoying the soft conditions
Weeeeeeeeee
Dave having fun on Upper FIS
Spring Tele Turns
Always a good sign
Spring Fever
Matt enjoying the spring conditions
It didn’t take long for things to soften this morning. I had a blast on the steeper groomed runs like Bootlegger, Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, Hangman’s Drop, and Upper Pipeline. In fact all the groomed runs were good. The natural snow was also good on Black Bear, Full Nelson, Harvey’s Hideaway, and Upper Exhibition. I want to thank the Sterling Patrol for a wonderful lunch today, it was unexpected and appreciated.
Geoff is race day ready with his sporty jacket
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating. We have 62 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 37 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Drifter, Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, Midway, Smugglers’ Alley, and Black Snake for a grand total of 139 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Sterling Patrol Chillin’ & Grillin’ getting ready for the April 6th Tailgate Party
Weather
Currently it is snowing and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 16 and 38 degrees.
Construction continues on the skimming pond
Patroller Mac with a fresh dog right off the grill
Skiing and riding isn’t just about skiing and riding. It’s also about hanging out with your good friends!
Freshly groomed terrain
There were 5 groomers on Morse Mountain this morning when I arrived at work. It was fun to watch as yesterday’s tracks were turned into today’s beautiful corduroy. The groomers work together as if harvesting wheat. They stagger behind one another to make sure all the snow gets groomed. Thank you to our groomers for another job well done!
Lifts and Trails
Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating. We have 63 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 33 trails have been groomed for today, including Chilcoot, Lower Morse Liftline, and Black Snake for a grand total of 130 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Weather
Currently it is partly cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with a chance of snow/rain later in the day with temperatures between 25 and 46 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible.