Vermont's mountains to get first snow this weekend?
Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Are you ready for this? The National Weather Service reports that the higher peaks in Vermont may receive a few inches of snow, which may start falling on Friday!
Check out the mountain forecast here: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/mountain/ The mountain forecast page is valid for peaks over 3,000 feet.
On that site you'll also see a map with what they are calling a "mountain point" forecast. It's still in test mode, but seems to work pretty well. You can click to keep track of what's happening on Camel's Hump, Jay Peak, Mount Ascutney and other big daddies including Mount Mansfield.
We've still got some gorgeous fall foliage going on in northern Vermont, so some snow-sprinkled peaks could make for an incredible scene.
It's mid-October, but it's time to start digging out my winter clothes and assessing the ski gear! Yippee!
Snow photos are being posted on the Burlington Free Press website.
Filed in: Ascutney, Fall & Early season, Jay Peak, Killington, Mad River Glen, Mt. Mansfield, Sugarbush
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1. Virginia | Friday, October 15, 2010 at 02:22 PM
I really hope this is a sign of things to come! According to some 2011 winter forecasts I've seen the Northeast might be looking good for a good snow year! Fingers crossed!!
2. Skimaven | Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Here's the scoop for Mt. Mansfield as of 9:30 p.m. Friday night: 7 inches new snow!
Source: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/spotterReports/
3. Jack | Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Let it SNOW!
Thanks for your blog; it helped me have a great trip to VT last season.
4. Claire Warrington | Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 04:20 AM
I just hope we have the same snowfall in Lapland and the skiing season is fantastic too.
5. Skimaven | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 08:54 AM
A moose was checking out all the snowfall and the people who were hiking for turns at Killington! Photo: http://yfrog.com/6dln7j
And here's a snowy shot from Sugarbush: http://twitpic.com/2yhln9
And some photos from Mad River: http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=90212840431#!/album.php?aid=238218&id=90212840431
6. Skimaven | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Updated Mt. Mansfield snow total as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 17: 11 inches of snow at the summit!
Source: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/mountain/