MAKING SNOW!

Cold temps have returned allowing for intense around-the-clock snowmaking over the next several days.  Tonight's low of 14 and tomorrow's high of 19 will allow us to pound this place with snow!  Great temperatures and an awesome snowmaking system means more terrain open for the weekend!

Highlights:

· Night Skiing begins Friday, December 13

· Highlands Opens Saturday, December 14

· Tubing opens Saturday, December 14

· The weather forecast is calling for an extended period of GREAT snowmaking temperatures. We'll keep busy making tons of snow and hope to have 100% terrain open during the Christmas holiday!!!

· 30% off lift tickets through Friday, December 13

· 20% off lift tickets December 14-20 - (4 hr tickets available)

Pictures from this morning:

The Plunge opens Saturday

Upper Tyro and Lower Sunrise open Saturday

Upper Cliff and Lower Wild Turkey open Saturday

Upper Dobie already open with great snow.

Great Snowmaking Starts Tonight!

HERE COMES THE SNOW!

Temperatures are forecasted to keep falling today, allowing our Snowmaking Crew to do what they do best.  Once we start, we have a big run in front of us with our sights on opening more terrain for this weekend and the next.  Go big or go home...we are going big!

Tonight, we will be making snow on Upper Cliff, Hydraulic, Lower Turkey, Dobie, Eagles Swoop, Sunrise, Tequila, Tyro and the Plunge.  Once we open a new trail, that snowmaking capacity jumps to the next trail and the next and the next....  SNOWPOWER is awesome!  When the weather permits, we lay down a lot of snow.

Don't forget:

·        Snowmaking resumes this afternoon - more snow = more fun!

·        Night Skiing begins Friday, December 13

·        Highlands Opens Saturday, December 14

·        Tubing opens Saturday, December 14

·        The weather forecast is calling for an extended period of GREAT snowmaking temperatures. We'll keep busy making tons of snow and hope to have 100% terrain open during the Christmas holiday!!!

·        30% off lift tickets through Friday, December 13

·        20% off lift tickets December 14-20 - (4 hr tickets available)

More Wild Weather

Another storm is passing over Wintergreen bringing rain for the first part, then gradually changing over to snow.  How much snow depends on how long it takes to make the switch.

Ski and Ride:

9a - 5p (day session only) 5 slopes and 2 lifts operating

Terrain Park:

mini park on Upper Dobie with 2 flat boxes, frame box, flat rail, side by side rail, down rail and tank feature.

Tubing:

We plan to open the Plunge Tubing Park on Saturday Dec 14. 7 day advance tickets will go on sale Thursday afternoon.

Snowmaking:

Cold air returns Tuesday and will hang around through the weekend, allowing us to increase base depths and open more terrain. Best guess - Saturday's slope report will include Upper Cliffhanger, Hydraulic, Lower Wild Turkey, Upper Tyro, Tequila, Lower Sunrise and The Plunge. Sunday's slope report might include more open terrain. Make plans to visit soon!

3-5 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT?

Roller coaster weather these last few days....

Weather Forecasters are predicting 3-5 inches of snow overnight tonight, ending sometime tomorrow.  Make plans to call in sick and head this way!  Conditions should be great and tickets are discounted 30%.

Delayed opening - 10am

Overnight, sleet and freezing rain will force a delayed opening this AM.  We are in the process of clearing sidewalks, parking areas and our lifts.  We will ski and ride by 10am.

Ski and Ride:

10a - 5p (day session only) 5 slopes and 2 lifts operating

Terrain Park:

mini park on Upper Dobie with 2 flat boxes, frame box, flat rail, side by side rail, down rail and tank feature. 

Tubing:

We plan to open the Plunge Tubing Park on Saturday Dec 14.  7 day advance tickets will go on sale Thursday afternoon.

Snowmaking:

Cold air returns Tuesday and will hang around through the weekend, allowing us to increase base depths and open more terrain.  Best guess - Saturday's slope report will include Upper Cliffhanger, Hydraulic, Lower Wild Turkey, Upper Tyro, Tequila, Lower Sunrise and The Plunge.  Sunday's slope report might include more open terrain.  Make plans to visit soon!

WEATHER CLOSURE

Everyone,

Sleet and freezing rain has started much earlier than forecasted.  This rapid change in weather conditions will force the ski area to remain closed today.  While we plan to re-open tomorrow, the extent of the icing and possible power outages will be the determining factor.  Please check this report before traveling to Wintergreen.

Operating plan for this week:

Monday 12/9 - open 9a-5p (call ahead)
Tuesday 12/10 - open 9a-5p
Wednesday 12/11 - open 9a-5p
Thursday 12/12- open 9a-5p
Friday 12/13 - NIGHT SESSIONS BEGIN! 9a-10p
Saturday 12/14 - 9a-10p
Sunday 12/15 - 9a-10p

SNOWMAKING NEWS -

Cold temperatures arrived overnight and our snowmaking system is back on.  We expect to shut down during the storm and re-start Tuesday.  Once the cold air returns Tuesday, it is forecasted to hang around through the weekend.  This will provide enough snowmaking hours to improve snow conditions, increase base depths and open new terrain.  We plan to have The Highlands and The Plunge open by Saturday! 

Open for Skiing and Riding!

Happy Saturday! 

Today we will be open for DAY SESSIONS ONLY, skiing and riding from 9am to 5pm.  We have 5 trails open with a machine groomed surface and 2 lifts operating.  Base depths average 18-24 inches.

SUNDAY UPDATE -

A Winter Storm is headed this way and is expected to arrive early Sunday morning.  This storm will bring with it some snow, sleet and a large amount of freezing rain. Weather Forecasters anticipate a mid-day change to freezing rain that will continue through the overnight hours and end Monday morning. Overall ice accumulation could be as high as 1/2 of an inch. As a result, the Ski Area is likely to close mid-day on Sunday with plans to re-open Monday.   

Operating Hours for next week:

Monday 12/9 - Thursday 12/12 9a - 5p (day sessions only)
NOTE - Call ahead, Overnight ice accumulation could cause operating delays on Monday.
Day and night session hours begin Friday 12/13.