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Strat
12-25-2006, 09:00 AM
Sorry, it just needed its own thread.

/O.UPG.KBTV.WS.A.0006.061226T0600Z- 061227T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBTV.WS.W. 0003.061226T0600Z-061227T0600Z/ ORLEANS-ESSEX-LAMOILLE-CALEDONIA- WASHINGTON- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... NEWPORT...ISLAND POND...JOHNSON... STOWE...ST. JOHNSBURY...MONTPELIER 347 AM EST MON DEC 25 2006
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST VERMONT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

7 TO 11 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY THROUGH MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY. PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN AS A MIX OF RAIN...SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS TUESDAY...BEFORE CHANGING TO ALL SNOW BY THE AFTERNOON. SNOW MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

And this is just in the valleys. :lol:

8)

HowieT2
12-25-2006, 10:43 AM
to those of us up since before the crack of dawn this is old news, but good enough to bare repeating. :D

Keep on dancing!

Plowboy
12-25-2006, 02:33 PM
Other then the snowmaking sound :D 8) There seems to be a "Quiet before the storm" feeling here near the base of ME. :wink:

BushMogulMaster
12-25-2006, 02:56 PM
Other then the snowmaking sound :D 8) There seems to be a "Quiet before the storm" feeling here near the base of ME. :wink:

Isn't it great?!?! :D

HowieT2
12-25-2006, 04:35 PM
Ok is this like not talking to a pitcher throwing a no-hitter?

From what I can tell the forecasts call for 6-12 inches. Is that at base or can there be more up top (I think we all deserve to have some greedy thoughts)?
I have to work in NYC tomorrow, so I'm hoping wednesday morning is worth the driving up tomorrow night.

Strat
12-25-2006, 04:37 PM
Okay, we're officially down to 4-8, but I will officially take it.

8)

BushMogulMaster
12-25-2006, 06:02 PM
Okay, we're officially down to 4-8, but I will officially take it.

8)

According to NWS, as of 6:00PM:

"6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY
THROUGH MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY WITH THE GREATEST ACROSS THE NORTHERN
GREEN MOUNTAINS."

If I were to take a gander, I'd say we'll get 8 in the valley, and 12-14 on the summits. But that's just a wild guess... we'll have to wait and see what happens. All I know for sure is that it's gonna snow! :D :D :D Of course, I'd like to see 18-24, but I don't think that will happen :cry: . I guess I'll be happy with whatever we get. :wink:

ski_resort_observer
12-25-2006, 06:07 PM
I'm staying up until there is 1" on the ground.... 8)

Strat
12-25-2006, 06:19 PM
Okay, we're officially down to 4-8, but I will officially take it.

8)

According to NWS, as of 6:00PM:

"6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY
THROUGH MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY WITH THE GREATEST ACROSS THE NORTHERN
GREEN MOUNTAINS."

If I were to take a gander, I'd say we'll get 8 in the valley, and 12-14 on the summits. But that's just a wild guess... we'll have to wait and see what happens. All I know for sure is that it's gonna snow! :D :D :D Of course, I'd like to see 18-24, but I don't think that will happen :cry: . I guess I'll be happy with whatever we get. :wink:
Not doubting you, just wondering what site you're using...

BushMogulMaster
12-25-2006, 06:32 PM
Not doubting you, just wondering what site you're using...

National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning. I tend to stick to the NWS reports... they're usually ALMOST accurate compared to everyone else. nws.noaa.gov. They're still saying 6-12.

BushMogulMaster
12-25-2006, 06:33 PM
I'm staying up until there is 1" on the ground.... 8)

Yes... I think we all need the comforting security of watching snow accumulate before we can sleep!

Strat
12-25-2006, 06:58 PM
Ah, here's the good page...

http://www.weather.gov/view/prodsByState.php?state=vt&prodtype=allwarnings

I've been looking at the forecast for Moretown, which has the Montpelier 4 to 8 forecast, but the Eastern Addison County etc one below that seems more appropriate

:D 8)

Oh, really good radar for anyone who wants to see also... http://weather.unisys.com/satellite/sat_ir_rad_loop-12.gif
A very appropriate sound effect, courtesy of South Park: http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/sounds/103/103_comin.wav

HowieT2
12-25-2006, 07:09 PM
I'm 35 miles north of NYC in the Hudson valley and it's 37 degrees and raining now.

BushMogulMaster
12-25-2006, 08:20 PM
Ah, here's the good page...

http://www.weather.gov/view/prodsByState.php?state=vt&prodtype=allwarnings

I've been looking at the forecast for Moretown, which has the Montpelier 4 to 8 forecast, but the Eastern Addison County etc one below that seems more appropriate

:D 8)

Oh, really good radar for anyone who wants to see also... http://weather.unisys.com/satellite/sat_ir_rad_loop-12.gif
A very appropriate sound effect, courtesy of South Park: http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/sounds/103/103_comin.wav


Now you've got it! :wink:

random_ski_guy
12-25-2006, 09:17 PM
is it doing anything yet? radars seem to indicate it is...but i wonder how much is verga.

castlerock
12-25-2006, 10:24 PM
It has started. And it is snow....

HowieT2
12-25-2006, 10:28 PM
OK any more details. Temperature. Did it rain? Thanks

needtrees
12-25-2006, 10:30 PM
OK any more details. Temperature. Did it rain? Thanks

No rain at the onset, snowing lightly at 32F around 1200ft in Waitsfield. What is showing on radar is ahead of what's making it to the ground.

Strat
12-25-2006, 10:36 PM
A few rain drop marks on the deck, but I don't think it's currently raining... Moretown, 800 ft...

Plowboy
12-25-2006, 10:45 PM
Snow out my window :wink:

HowieT2
12-25-2006, 11:35 PM
You guys are great thanks. I'm going to sleep thinking snow on the web cam in the morning.

ski_resort_observer
12-26-2006, 12:27 AM
Cool...I can go to bed now! :D

Plowboy
12-26-2006, 06:05 AM
3" to 4" of very wet snow @ 6 am, light rain near the base of ME :roll:

Lostone
12-26-2006, 08:09 AM
The bad news, as Plowboy said, is that it is raining. The good news is it put down a few inches of snow that is bing packed by said rain. Now, if we get the snow after the changeover, and it stays cold, as the forecast says...


We could have winter going, from this week. http://forums.alpinezone.com/images/smilies/icon_daffy.gif

HowieT2
12-26-2006, 08:22 AM
Is that a cold rain at the base with a chance that it's snow up top? Please say yes, that it's been snowing the whole time at the higher elevations.

Lostone
12-26-2006, 08:27 AM
yes, that it's been snowing the whole time at the higher elevations. :? . :twisted:


In truth, I can't see the peak, but think it is likely rain up there, too. But that is not bad. The non-covered trails were mostly bare. This will paste a base on them. Then, if we can get 2 or 3 feet on top... http://forums.alpinezone.com/images/smilies/icon_snow.gif

8)

Lostone
12-26-2006, 08:29 AM
Patrol just called and said there is 5 inches of new snow at the summit. There is a bit of mixed precip falling up high and there could be a bit of a glaze on the new snow, so if you're headed topside, make sure you have some edges on your gear and some Gore-Tex on your body. Four inches of new snow at mid mountain; three at the base.

smootharc
12-26-2006, 08:50 AM
....as (perfect timing, of course) we happen to be driving up to the valley tonight. Hoping all the snow falls on ski trails, and leaves the roads dry, especially 73 and 100, for our travel.

skiladi
12-26-2006, 09:53 AM
The bad news, as Plowboy said, is that it is raining. The good news is it put down a few inches of snow that is bing packed by said rain. Now, if we get the snow after the changeover, and it stays cold, as the forecast says...


We could have winter going, from this week. http://forums.alpinezone.com/images/smilies/icon_daffy.gif

Nice Daffy!

Tin Woodsman
12-26-2006, 10:59 AM
If anyone can provide periodic updates throughout the day and afternoon with respect to what's going on at mid-mountain and the summit, it would be much appreciated. The radar doesn't look promising for frozen precip.

BushMogulMaster
12-26-2006, 11:19 AM
If anyone can provide periodic updates throughout the day and afternoon with respect to what's going on at mid-mountain and the summit, it would be much appreciated. The radar doesn't look promising for frozen precip.

Mixed precip at base, wet snow at mid - summit as of 11:20.

I'm leaving town for a few days, so you'll all have to keep me posted here! :wink:

I'm hoping to find several feet of snow when I get back! :D I suppose that's a bit of a pipe-dream. Oh well...

castlerock
12-26-2006, 05:46 PM
OK, now give us something!