MarkO

Quick burst of precip and wind as the front passed through. One flash of lightning, big gust and sound of a transformer blowing. No power in Lowell.

I'm wondering how conditions will be moving forward? It looks like the larger mountains got between 2 and 5 inches before the flip, ending up with more or less a neutral event, but I'm wondering (maybe Scott can answer best), if this rain can somehow drain, the groomers maybe sit on it (most ski areas closed today) and maybe an inch refresher, will it be bullet proof, or end up with more of just a firm base, but hold an edge kind of conditions?

if/when they iron out the kinks with that lift, you'll rarely see that lift being more than a 2 minute wait. Doing some quick math, 10k'/hr may be doable, not that you'd ever see me doing that. It does look like the mountains may end up with a net zero after Friday's event. Euro suggests it may even be a gainer. Just not sure how much damage 2" of a 40F rain will do.

Saturday was excellent at Waterville. 2+ feet of moderately dense snow. Loon was fantastic today. Take advantage of the great conditions because come Satuday expect surfaces to become bullet proof.

Just got up north. I93 was pretty bad between exits 22 and 25. About 3" OTG, maybe a little more.

Usually I'm in a bit of a snow hole, but this is one of the highest NWS snow forecast maps I've seen for my area in Thornton. Pretty close to the 18-24". Could be an epic powder day. Not too much wind.

Not looking good for the Lowell area. Not that it ever was. I used to hate these events, but now I look forward to the drive north guessing what mile marker I'll see it begin to flip.

Rookie move. The seasoned pro leaves a gift in the form of an upper decker.

6 hr suite have come in a little juicier. Maybe a couple inches for mountains Friday night?

Will be initeresting to see what the euro does.

Looks like Sunday River beat out Killington to open first... by a few hours.

terrible scene on '93 in Thornton

Lowell ended up with about 1/2" last night, but prettymuch all gone when I woke up this AM. Looks like 2 or so inches at cabin. Still snowing there, but probably not much longer.

Salt truck just came by. A bit surprised, but then again, it's starting to accumulate on paved surfaces. It's good to see Lowell is on top of it. 32.7/30.4

Precip started as mangled flakes and 37.9/29.6. We'll see if we can get the column to cool

I was thinking 36 was DP.

Is that a Coventry log home?

Looks like there are a few homes in the northwest part of town that are in the 1000' elevation. Here's one that will compete with Phin: https://www.redfin.com/CT/West-Simsbury/47-Highridge-Rd-06092/home/54002316

I'm guessing they could lay down 5' wall to wall by this Saturday, nevermind the following.

Below normal temps the next 2 weeks. Can only imagine their electric bill is going to be.

I guess any opportunity and they will

The second/vacation home market in my area of NH has nearly doubled over the past 3 or 4 years, but it seems a correction is beginning to happen. I think the trend will continue especially in the second home market which seems to be more volatile. It's pretty wild though to think I was able to buy a 1 acre lot with mountain views for less than $10k 12 years ago. Some of the lots just a couple years before that were selling at auction for under $2k. Just picked up the IKON pass. Hope to get in a trip out west and maybe a weekend at Tremblent or possibly a little summer skiiing at Vallle Nevado. At least that's what my buddy has in mind, but a lot will depend on whether the new housing starts don't come to a screeching halt.

How are the snow depths in Siberia? Speaking of which, has Judah Cohen spoken about this winter?

I hope she moved.

I was thinking that as well. My SIL has a house about 10 miles northeast of FMB and although that may sound like a lot, it's only about 15' above sea level and all those canals, who knows how far inland the surge/flooding will get. Even though they'reabout 15' above sea level, the FEMA 100 year storm is 15'. Probably designed to be an inch over flood zone. FEMA going to go broke. Kinda reminds me of Sandy. This one is going to be costly.