Well, we might be in for a great week! The snow is falling and things are looking more like winter than they ever did last year. I know many folks are wondering what conditions are like, so when possible I will try to post updates these next few days for anyone looking to get out on their skis.
The Range
The photo below is from the Range today at 2pm, and it is still coming down.
2pm 11/19/16
The snow was thick and wet, but great coverage: you could have skied around the grass on waxless skis if you so desired. With the rollerski loop, it’s a double-edged sword. The pavement is always flat so it doesn’t require a lot of depth to make a smooth trail, but it is also pavement so there needs to be a solid frozen layer to prevent you from digging through to the asphalt. I’m hoping that more snow, cold temps tonight, and possible snowmaking (they’ve been setting up the equipment) could get us skiing there on Tuesday.
Sleepy Hollow
The snow report and webcams looked promising for Sleepy Hollow, and Eli reports that they may groom for rock-skiing tomorrow if the conditions permit. Definitely worth checking that out, especially if you don’t get out of work until later and the temps drop with the darkness (and if they are turning the lights on for night skiing?). Check the snow report HERE.
Notch Road
The Stowe social media accounts were saying that 6″ had already accumulated at elevations over 2000′ which means the Notch Road is possibly the most “sure bet” for skiable snow. Given the thick snow and near-freezing temps I’d recommend classic skiing with fishscales or skin skis…if you can, putting some glide wax on will make a big difference and prevent icing. For the best reports on this area, you might see some submissions on the XC Early Snow website.
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