Jackpot = New Snow
The Ski Mountains of New England are in line to receive over a foot of new snow. Some could even see up to 20 inches out of this snow event.
Do not be fooled when things start to switch from flakes to a wintery mix, and then possibly even rain here in the Hub, because tomorrow (Thursday) could be one of the best ski days we see this year in the Northeast!
If you can somehow finagle a day trip go for it!
Use this link to keep an eye on your favorite mountains Conditions. Most resorts will update new snow totals twice a day (early morning and when the lifts close around 4 pm).
Radar image from AccuWeather
January of 2009 has been one of the better ski months in memory.
• Cold Air
• This storm will put us well above average snowfall for the month
• NO RAIN
Below are some snow statistics from Sugarloaf and Sunday River Resorts which hit my inbox. These are before the event that is clobbering Maine (and the rest of New England) today.
With a winter storm watch in full effect, forecasts are calling for over a foot of new snow at Sunday River and Sugarloaf tomorrow into Thursday. January has already been a snowier month at both resorts this season than last year, which was one of the snowiest in recent history.Currently, Sugarloaf’s season to date snowfall is 113 inches. At this same time last year, Sugarloaf’s season to date snowfall was 119 inches. Last year, Sugarloaf received a total of 35 inches of snow throughout the month of January. This year, Sugarloaf has picked up 37 inches in January already, with as much as 15 more expected by Thursday.
At Sunday River, the story is similar. In 2008, during the month of January, Sunday River saw 30 inches of accumulation. This month alone, Sunday River has already seen 31 inches of new snow; tomorrow’s storm could easily push them into the 40 inch range.
Some of you have not even been skiing this year yet. Now is the time!
Go Get some Powder tomorrow!
Enjoy,
S.G.
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Sam Lozier is an avid backcountry skier and ice climber, as well as aspiring photographer and writer. He spends all of his free time (and some of the time he should have been working) chasing soft snow around the North Country. You can read and see more of Sam's work at www.famousinternetskiers.com.
Eric Wilbur is a lifelong recreational skier who spends most of his winter and spring in the mountains of New England. He does not ski in jeans. You can read more of Eric's work here.
