2010 Winter Weather Forecast for Southern Vermont

SkiHome — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:03:21 +0000

Winter 2009 – 2010 Weather Forecast
By: John Redd, 11/4/2009

If you think that the economy is lousy, wait till you read this…

Bunk theories

Acorns and Apples reflect the past, not what’s to come.
Caterpillars are totally random
Remember Bruce McCloy? We could use some of his optimism now!

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

El Nino is developing, max this winter
- Warm Pacific water
Wet in CA, FL and TX
- Storms that we do get will have plenty of moisture
Dry in the Mississippi Valley
- Blocking high pressure
NE shows average temp and precip.
- i.e. could go either way, probably both
- lots of extremes, including ice

Farmers’ Almanac

Colder than normal, primarily due to persistent cold temperatures in January, with only brief thaws. Other cold periods will occur in mid-December and mid-February.
Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal. Watch for a snowstorm around Thanksgiving, with other snowy periods in mid- and late December and mid- and late January

Polar Ice Cap Theory (They’re melting!) www.OnTheSnow.com

No significant snow or cold till Jan. due to exposed water preventing atmospheric cooling

www.LongRangeWeather.com

Wetter than normal through much of the fall season.
Drier and windy weather is likely in early 2010.
Snowfall will be near to below normal levels.
Icy weather is also possible due to the moderate El Nino.

Final Answer…in sum…

Like the economy, nobody really knows, but it sure makes for good conversation!

Mount Snow opens October 17, first in Vermont for skiing and snowboarding

SkiHome — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:02:56 +0000

I’m so proud of my home mountain. Without an inch of natural snowfall, Mount Snow’s magic fan guns have managed to lay down enough snow for an opening of October 17th, 2009. Mount Snow is the first ski resort in Vermont to open.

Mount Snow first to open in Vermont

Now granted it’s only one run on Discovery, a small hill in the base area but Gaitor and the Mount Snow Park Rangers have been out all week long setting up rails moved over from Carinthia, our all mountain terrain park. Check out Mount Snow’s website for photos of the day.

Lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $10 or 10 non-perishable food items. All the money and food will be donated to the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry. Not only do you have the chance to test out your gear, warm up those thighs, but you’ll be doing it for a great cause.

And while your mouth is watering over the prospects of skiing or riding, check out our website for trailside rentals and sales. We specialize in Seasons on Mount Snow which offers ski in condos, a great Sports center with indoor pool and hot tubs. Check it out:

Mount Snow Real Estate & Rentals » Mount Snow

2010 Winter Weather Forecast for Southern Vermont

Mount Snow opens October 17, first in Vermont for skiing and snowboarding