January Banter 2026

[snowfan]

2 hours ago, Kmlwx said:

Lots of folks on here seemingly are in need of other hobbies. Pick something! It will help you fill the time. I'll be the first to admit that having snow chances fade is really disappointing. 

In the past 2 months I've gone down the espresso/coffee rabbit hole. Trying a new latte/coffee drink recipe most mornings is a fun experience. Many of the folks on here are craft beer enthusiasts - indulge in that! I also plane spot where I get the chance, spend time with your pets/family/etc - do a big puzzle, grab a new video game. 

There are countless ways you can get lost in something new to pass the time until a snow threat becomes apparent. 

Or,...the less desirable option....if you work...lose yourself in the ho hum of the 9-5...

It doesn't make the sting of missed snow chances any less...but it helps pass the time until a new threat emerges. 

And if you don't like hobbies, set aside 2 weekends during the winter and drive to canaan/deep creek/snowshoe when the conditions are good out there. Getting that "fix" usually helps a lot.

[pazzo83]

54 minutes ago, Ji said:

The Washington Wizards are the dumbest franchise in pro sports ruining their ranking by winning meaningless games

well in fairness to them, the lottery is rigged so with their record last year, they still got sixth.

[Jebman]

Sierran Cordillera is looking at yet another major winter storm tonight into Monday as at least four feet of additional pow will fall tonight and over the next few days. Ski Patrol needs to stay super sharp because as much as I hate avalanches, snow slide danger is going to become quite high, what with torrential snow accumulations and wind loading from banshee wind gusts especially at the crests. Snow cornices will be likely to develop with time and can easily break off and start unwanted snow slides that can come at the high cost of Ski Patrol personnel getting caught in them. They piled up 11 to 13 inches of additional pow last night, adding to the base snowpack.

Snow will begin tonight and become quite heavy, winds will blow it around and by tomorrow Jan 3 2026 the Mammoth Resort will become a milkshake froth once again. Additional storms will smash right into the Sierra over the coming days. They are gonnabe quite busy in all the ski resorts in January.

https://www.mammothmountain.com/on-the-mountain/mammoth-webcam/woolly-cam

https://www.mammothmountain.com/on-the-mountain/mammoth-webcam/main-lodge

[Ji]

well in fairness to them, the lottery is rigged so with their record last year, they still got sixth.

Yes but if they keep winning their pick goes to
The Knicks

[pazzo83]

22 minutes ago, Ji said:

Yes but if they keep winning their pick goes to
The Knicks

some how the NBA will find a way to screw them regardless.  but I see your point.

[pazzo83]

The ACC is out here crushing schools in other conferences - maybe a bit more respect next season?