December 2023

[WinterWolf]

Ya, I’m not worried at all over the sledding season. It’ll take off the next couple weeks, and all will be right with the world for us sledders. 

[WinterWolf]

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

You may need to replace yours with a jet ski. 

LolNahh…it will shape up fine, it always does.  

[dryslot]

2 minutes ago, cleetussnow said:

I sold my sleds trailer and camp 2 yrs ago. Best decision I made in a long time. 

I would probably think differently if i had a long travel to get to decent riding but that's me, Its not the case though, I'm usually not that far away to travel to snow.

[Damage In Tolland]

Just now, WinterWolf said:

Ya, I’m not worried at all over the sledding season. It’ll take off the next couple weeks, and all will be right with the world for us sledders. 

Remember when November felt different to some posters because it had some chilly mornings and was BN? 

[NW_of_GYX]

3 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

Hey if you go above normal again…what’s the gripe?  I’ll sign for that in a heartbeat.  

From my perspective, none. Last year was the best skiing we’ve had locally since 18-19. The local snomo clubs on the other hand struggled with warm ground and water bars all season despite the AN snowfall. They could really use some help after the last few seasons, my area is about as far south as you can be with a snowmobiling economy that people still depend on for their livelihoods. For their sake I hope we get some cold 

[WinterWolf]

5 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Remember when November felt different to some posters because it had some chilly mornings and was BN? 

To be totally honest Kev, that was me, and I’m still not worried at all.  Normal/average snow for us is a very good chance imo. Decembers usually suck in strong Ninos, so this is not a surprise.  Things will change around. 

[WinterWolf]

5 minutes ago, NW_of_GYX said:

From my perspective, none. Last year was the best skiing we’ve had locally since 18-19. The local snomo clubs on the other hand struggled with warm ground and water bars all season despite the AN snowfall. They could really use some help after the last few seasons, my area is about as far south as you can be with a snowmobiling economy that people still depend on for their livelihoods. For their sake I hope we get some cold 

Yes sir, I so hope for their sake too. But I travel a good distance for the great conditions, and have been for almost 35 years, so personally I am not worried in the least for where I ride.  But I agree with you wholeheartedly on your local clubs. 

[Damage In Tolland]

4 minutes ago, WinterWolf said:

To be totally honest Kev, that was me, and I’m still not worried at all.  Normal/average snow for us is a very good chance imo. Decembers usually suck in strong Ninos, so this is not a surprise.  Things will change around. 

What are we basing that on though?

[cleetussnow]

11 minutes ago, dryslot said:

I would probably think differently if i had a long travel to get to decent riding but that's me, Its not the case though, I'm usually not that far away to travel to snow.

I have to drive at least 4 hrs.  

[SouthCoastMA]

14 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

You may need to replace yours with a jet ski. 

Man, everyone taking cracks at WinterWolf and so far he has yet to succumb 

[CoastalWx]

1 minute ago, SouthCoastMA said:

Man, everyone taking cracks at WinterWolf and so far he has yet to succumb 

He teetering.

[dryslot]

7 minutes ago, cleetussnow said:

I have to drive at least 4 hrs.  

Where was camp? Yeah, I may make that trek a time or two, When i was younger, NBD, But as i am older i only have to travel 1-1.5 hrs for good snow and now go during the week with less people out on the trails and fresh tracks with free stay where i ride.

[Allsnow]

7 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

What are we basing that on though?

His snowmobile journal 

[WinterWolf]

4 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

He teetering.

Not even close. 

[40/70 Benchmark]

19 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Remember when November felt different to some posters because it had some chilly mornings and was BN? 

I still think it will be different...its just sucks not to catch an early season break.

[WinterWolf]

8 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

What are we basing that on though?

Law of averages, and last year being so bad…Mother Nature likes to even things out most times…average snow incoming.  

[Damage In Tolland]

Just now, 40/70 Benchmark said:

I still think it will be different...its just sucks not to catch an early season break.

I’ve always said in wx.. almost always when things get delayed they tend to not happen or not happen the way thought. Not always of course.. but the vast majority of times. Still holding a bit of hope , but those hopes are starting to fade .Especially with some of these long range Mets pulling the plug 

[40/70 Benchmark]

Just now, Damage In Tolland said:

I’ve always said in wx.. almost always when things get delayed they tend to not happen or not happen the way thought. Not always of course.. but the vast majority of times. Still holding a bit of hope , but those hopes are starting to fade .Especially with some of these long range Mets pulling the plug 

I don't think anything had been delayed...at least AFAIC...it just sucks to not catch a break with an even early January.

[40/70 Benchmark]

2 hours ago, CoastalWx said:

It improves. Time for the season though to shit or get off the pot.

I would give it until about Jan 20....if nothing is imminent at that point, then maybe time to panic. 

[40/70 Benchmark]

3 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

I’ve always said in wx.. a weenie earned is a weenie well spent. 

Can't argue with that 

[WinterWolf]

6 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

I’ve always said in wx.. almost always when things get delayed they tend to not happen or not happen the way thought. Not always of course.. but the vast majority of times. Still holding a bit of hope , but those hopes are starting to fade .Especially with some of these long range Mets pulling the plug 

Stop reading these Twitter idiots…

[cleetussnow]

10 minutes ago, dryslot said:

Where was camp? Yeah, I may make that trek a time or two, When i was younger, NBD, But as i am older i only have to travel 1-1.5 hrs for good snow and now go during the week with less people out on the trails and fresh tracks with free stay where i ride.

I live 45 mins north of NYC. 4 yrs ago,  I used to have a camp in Old Forge, but it got crowded and dangerous, so I moved to Perkinsille, VT.  Figured I could or trailer or ride  from there.  No snow and my son’s schedule limiting everything, we bailed after 1 season.  I’ve had sleds for 20 yrs, not including when I was a kid.  I am not missing it at all.

[STILL N OF PIKE]

Nice drink on the euro 1.5 across SNE 

not much NNE . Fri pm / Sat am sees sprinkles for SNE 

[RUNNAWAYICEBERG]

Wolfie took the holy day off to lick his wounds but he’s back on the prowl today, stalking pessimistic prey. 

[STILL N OF PIKE]

That’s not even a bad track . Delmarva to Block island for Thursday system 

[RUNNAWAYICEBERG]

16 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

I’ve always said in wx.. almost always when things get delayed they tend to not happen or not happen the way thought. Not always of course.. but the vast majority of times. Still holding a bit of hope , but those hopes are starting to fade .Especially with some of these long range Mets pulling the plug 

Did Dick Toleris pull back from his big winter call that fast?

[CoastalWx]

15 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said:

I would give it until about Jan 20....if nothing is imminent at that point, then maybe time to panic. 

I said if we are snowless on 1/15 and long range sucks, we punt. By then we’ll have an idea of Feb so I think it’s reasonable. I do think we’ll start to have some chances first week of January. 

[HIPPYVALLEY]

Fog never lifted out of the valley today. The visibility along route two still a quarter mile or less.

40° dense fog and bare ground isn’t the most uplifting in late December.  I’ll get out in the woods with the dog later because I do enjoy a foggy day in the woods. 

[WxWatcher007]

22 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said:

I would give it until about Jan 20....if nothing is imminent at that point, then maybe time to panic. 

 

6 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

I said if we are snowless on 1/15 and long range sucks, we punt. By then we’ll have an idea of Feb so I think it’s reasonable. I do think we’ll start to have some chances first week of January. 

This 100%. Zero concern for now. Call me mid-January. 

[NorEastermass128]

Wrapping up November Part 2 this weekend. Hints of a rat growing stronger day by day. Week by week. Nearing piss or get off the pot time.