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I did jump but I'd hardly call it a ledge at one or two inches high which, coincidentally, is the most snow anyone will see this winter.

They always tell employees Thanksgiving weekend, obviously with the caveat of conditions permitting. We all know that's not realistic. It's generally mid December but I'm not seeing how that will be possible this year. Or if they can manage to get the guns fired up, it'll be very limited operations. As anyone around here knows, you qualify every forecast statement with the asterisk "I could be wrong". I hope I get frostbite from a stinging blizzard over and over...but the overall setup we are all staring at is one of a warm and dry winter.

Unfortunately I think you're correct. Today is orientation day for the seasonal workers at Wisp and I'm getting the pbp of a seriously dour ski season outlook. They are warning folks they may not be able to provide 40 hours per week due to their forecast of a subpar season, much like 22-23. East of the Mississippi and south of I-90, there isn't even any fantasy snow to look at. I'm well aware of the calendar date today but I'm also well aware flashing red lights rarely become green arrows.

I hit almost 44 but had sun until about 2 pm. Now it's 35 with light rain. Yuuuuuuuuck lol.

After a true winter's day two days ago (29/16), it didn't make it below freezing last night and poof, there went our little snow cover. Going to be beautiful the next few days at least.

Yes, this was weird. I'm beginning my 4th winter in Garrett County and I've found that the Davis 3SE observer consistently gets 50% more snow than I do. I get 5...he gets 7-8, I get 4, he gets 6 and so forth. For me to get under 3 and he reports 14 is highly unusual. I drove there this morning and as I gained altitude on Rte 90, it was like someone turned on a switch by the time I got to Tucker County. Davis is generally the winner in my area but to jackpot like this (hell, a day and a half ago, Tucker County didn't even have a WWA) made me scratch my head - and pout.

Went to Blackwater Falls this morning. Just so damn beautiful. When people talk about their happy place, this is mine.

Low of 16 with winds gusting to 41mph with a fair amount of blowing snow. Event total 2.7". Beautiful shot of winter.

A festive scene to wake up to.

Hi of 56 yesterday. Currently 28 and light snow first of the season.

Down to 44 with a steady W breeze about 20 mph. Under a WWA for 3-6" although this setup, at least imby, is closer to 2-3" kinda deal. I'll go from mid-September to mid-January tho in 24 hours tomorrow night with mid-teens and 35 mph winds. That'll be a shock to the system.

0.28" I'll take it. Excited about the first flakes incoming. Seriously considering heading downwind from Erie for the season's first chase but just not sure it'll be worth it. But, more importantly, just happy the season is finally here.

BWI: 2.4" DCA: 1.6" IAD: 2.9" RIC: 0.6" Tiebreaker (LYH): 2.2" MBY: 50"

0.77" for this event so far. Temps bouncing around the low 40s. Will be interesting to see if any of the upslope mixes in with a few flakes over the next day or two.

Temp has surged above 75 under filtered sun and a great breeze. Really beautiful outside tho I think it's going to be quite a long time before I see 75 again