Snowmaking and Opening update
Hi all,
This unseasonably warm weather looks like it's going to continue through most of the week, and unfortunately it's looking pretty unlikely that we'll be able to open for the season on Friday like we had hoped. Forecasts are calling for a couple windows of cold temps this week and we'll fire up the guns if possible, but an opening day sometime next week looks more likely. We'll take things day by day, and will open up as soon as possible.
So keep an eye on the weather forecast and stay tuned to the Community and the Daily Update for the latest news.
Ethan
This unseasonably warm weather looks like it's going to continue through most of the week, and unfortunately it's looking pretty unlikely that we'll be able to open for the season on Friday like we had hoped. Forecasts are calling for a couple windows of cold temps this week and we'll fire up the guns if possible, but an opening day sometime next week looks more likely. We'll take things day by day, and will open up as soon as possible.
So keep an eye on the weather forecast and stay tuned to the Community and the Daily Update for the latest news.
Ethan
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Permalink Reply by Matt on -
Lets hope that it is updated... I think they could open Friday judging by the pictures. Seems like enough to ski
SueMcG said:They could have been referring to old information, since I expect that if there had been a change in plans it would have been posted here.
Timberliner said:Channel 13 said Sugarloaf is opening Saturday...
Is this confirmed, or was there some sort of misunderstanding?
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Permalink Reply by Sugarloaf on -
I watched the channel 13 news last night and heard Charlie Lopresti say something completely different, so not sure where this came from. In any case, a Saturday opening doesn't look possible at this point. Temps are just too warm. There is not enough snow down yet for us to open, and judging by this morning's forecast we won't be back into snowmaking range until early next week. We'll keep you updated and, trust me, as soon as we have an idea of the precise day we'll be open we will let you know.
Ethan
Timberliner said:Channel 13 said Sugarloaf is opening Saturday...
Is this confirmed, or was there some sort of misunderstanding?
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Permalink Reply by Timberliner on -
Ok, thanks Ethan
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Permalink Reply by sue's husband on -
2:00 Friday afternoon. The sun just came out in Portland. It must be pushing 65 degrees. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!
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Permalink Reply by SueMcG on -
It's 60 and sunny down in Boston -- totally ridiculous!!
sue's husband said:2:00 Friday afternoon. The sun just came out in Portland. It must be pushing 65 degrees. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!
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Permalink Reply by Sugarloaf on
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Hi all,
Here's the latest update on snowmaking and opening. Judging by our latest weather forecast, it looks like our first good window of snowmaking temps will come Friday night and hopefully stick around through the weekend, meaning that an opening day early next week looks likely. The forecast is still a little far out, but from the sounds of it I think this warm spell may be coming to an end. Obviously if anything changes in regards to the forecast or our snowmaking plan we will let you know.
Hang in there and think cold, we'll be making turns soon.
Ethan
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Permalink Reply by Matt on
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Wow.....this sucks...
Sugarloaf said:Hi all,
Here's the latest update on snowmaking and opening. Judging by our latest weather forecast, it looks like our first good window of snowmaking temps will come Friday night and hopefully stick around through the weekend, meaning that an opening day early next week looks likely. The forecast is still a little far out, but from the sounds of it I think this warm spell may be coming to an end. Obviously if anything changes in regards to the forecast or our snowmaking plan we will let you know.
Hang in there and think cold, we'll be making turns soon.
Ethan
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Permalink Reply by Obvious_Troll on -
Bummerrrr, i was hoping to get some turns in this coming weekend, but guess it will have to wait.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Smith on -
They are open now.
Roy F said:Ethan, do you know if Geppeto's, The Bag and Hugs will be opening?
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