Thomke’s

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More snow is on the way

Posted at 9:58 am

NoaaThe forecast from the National Weather Service

Today
Rain and snow before 1 pm, then rain between 1 pm and 2 pm, then snow after 2 pm. Temperature falling to around 30 by 5 pm.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 8 pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8 pm and midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 12.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 44 trails open today with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 30 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s, and Garden Path for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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229 inches of snowfall this season so far

Posted at 5:40 pm
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Tony enjoying the great snow

New Snow

We received 2 inches of new snow today and 29 inches in the past 6 days.

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to be 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We plan to have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 30 to 64 inches. 30 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Chris finds the goods in the woods

Weather

Currently it is 23 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for rain early then turning to snow with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 27 and 37 degrees. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day.

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Snow Reporter testing the product

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Beautiful sunny skies with snowmaking clouds

Posted at 8:18 am
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Morning glow over the Village

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Dixie’s Knoll, Sam’s Run, Log Jam, Hibernator, Snow Snake, Sir Henry’s, and the base area of Morse. Snowmaking continues today on Hibernator, Snow Snake, and Log Jam. Snow Snake and Log Jam is closed today due to snowmaking.

Lifts and Trails

Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 68 trails open today with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Wanderer, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 14 to 44 inches. Birch Run Terrain Park and Lower Knight’ Revenge Terrain Park are open.

Natural Snowfall

We received 4 inches of new snow in the past 36 hours, 16 inches in the past week, and 159 inches this season so far.  We have snow in the forecast starting tonight into Thursday with up to a foot of accumulation possible. We could see 2 to 4 inches of accumulation tonight and another inch during the day tomorrow. Tuesday night could bring 1 to 3 inches of snow with another 3 to 5 inches of accumulation during the day on Wednesday.

 

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Snowfall totals increase

Posted at 7:21 am

header_noaaHere’s the latest from the National Weather Service

Today
A chance of snow showers between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, then snow after 1:00 pm. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 10:00 am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating;  Madonna I Lift, Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider.  We have 54 trails open today with terrain for all ability levels. 25 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s, and Sam’s Run for a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches.

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More terrain opens tomorrow

Posted at 4:36 pm
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Harvey’s Hideaway

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating; Village Lift, Madonna I Lift, Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We plan to have 64 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 20 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Curley’s Cutback, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 101 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.

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Writer Jay Flemma having a blast on Black Snake

Weather

Currently it is 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with cloudy skies and winds of 15 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies with temperatures between 30 and 39 degrees.

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Mike enjoying the soft snow on Full Nelson

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It’s snowing again

Posted at 3:43 pm

 

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Rusty riding Thomke’s

We received 3 inches of new snow on top today and 33 inches this week bringing our total snowfall for the season to 91 inches. The temperature was dropping throughout the day, so the snow started out a little wet and got drier. Getting the wet snow first is key so that it bonds to existing snow.  The new snow will insulate the existing snow and will protect it as the temperatures continue to fall tonight. Talking about falling temperatures, our snowmakers are ready to light up Lower FIS and Mulcahy’s Link tonight.

 

 

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Dave gets some snow to fly as he catches air on Thomke’s

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Glider operating with 32 trails open. Sterling is 100 percent open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Sir Henry’s Learning Hill is open for beginners. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 14 to 48 inches. 8 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s 25 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

 

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Rusty throwing some snow around on Bootlegger

Events

24th Annual Brewfest, Part 1 is Saturday, December 8th

Vermont has the highest number of breweries per capita. Our BrewFest highlights some of our state’s excellent breweries plus regional favorites and craft ciders. Enjoy samples from Sam Adams, Angry Orchard Cider, Sierra Nevada, Stone, Rogue,  and more. If your tastes run closer to home, don’t miss samples from Vermont’s own Citizen Cider, Magic Hat, Boyden Valley, Shed, Otter Creek, Switchback, Woodchuck Cider, Long Trail, Halyard Brewing, 14th Star, Zero Gravity, and Fiddlehead. More breweries are being added; stay tuned! A DJ spins the tunes and the Mountain Grille puts on a tasty appetizer buffet. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Meeting House.

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Snow covered skis at the Top of the Notch building on the summit of Sterling

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Dave gets the grab on Upper Exhibition

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100 percent open

Posted at 4:17 pm
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Mark having fun on Smugglers’ Alley

Once again the forecast called for partly to mostly cloudy skies and the sun decided to take over. It was truly a gorgeous day with great conditions and comfortable temperatures.  The Smuggs Friendly Freeride Competition was a blast to watch. It was snowboarders and skiers taking on Madonna Liftline from mid-station down. This section has a bunch of cool features and a mean double fall line!

 

 

 

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The crew on Upper Drifter

 

We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 30 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Thomke’s, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Tomorrow’s forecast is mostly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees!

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Tony throwing some snow around

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Madonna Liftline

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St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Posted at 5:00 pm

st.pattySt. Paddy’s Day Lucky Leprechaun Challenge — Wear green, meet the Leprechaun on the slopes, and get raffle tickets for a chance to win. Join Goodtime Charlie at the Black Bear for music, door prizes, 12 beers on tap and giveaways from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm! Go to Bootleggers’ Lounge at 4:30 pm, submit all your tickets and relax with 50% off appetizers and drink specials while you wait for your chance to win.

We received 5 inches of new snow today and 52 inches in the past 4 days! The conditions are fantastic and we are 100 percent open. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating and all 78 trails open.  38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Timberrr, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain. The forecast is calling for another inch of snow tonight and another inch tomorrow.