Midwest Upper Midwest Season 2018-2019

[David D]

Chestnut opening the 23rd. My guess is just the bunny hills and Old Main. Maybe one blue. Still we're well ahead of the norm.

Looking to ski Chestnut Dec 15, again 22-23, again a few days around NYE, then somewhere else ideally Mt Bohemia the weekend after NYE. Get those legs in shape!!

Side question, anyone here ever fly on Air Choice One from O'Hare up to Bessemer? If so, what then, how do you get around? Big Powderhorn is right there you could even walk if needed, but if trying to go to Whitecap too then what? Is there Uber in the UP?

Give us a call at the Mtn. We can come and get you.

 

[Dakine]

Yesterday was the best day of skiing I have ever seen around here in November.
Great snow, full sun, 40 degrees max....more like March than November.
Ben, the new manager of Nubs, said his long range forecast shows a few bumps but no major warmups coming before the Holiday season.
Damn, this is good.
And my decision on new skis is working out very well..
Carving machines with a lot bigger sweet spot than a cheater GS ski.

 

[Dwight]

Day 1 was good at Nordic too.

 

[Gentry]

This rain is killing my buzz

 

[sky_chicken]

This rain is killing my buzz

Agreed. Cancelled a drive up to Boyne/Nubs today and tomorrow for that. Sad.

 

[Beach Bum]

A weird early season snowstorm we're having here near Chicago. Some areas won't get an inch of sticking snow, while far NW burbs already have 8"+ with probably 3-6" coming. But the angle the low approached it completely missed Chestnut, which often times has similar weather as Chicago just a few hours earlier. Then Central WI resorts up thru UP of MI won't get anything.

Maybe Wilmot or Alpine Valley end up the lucky ones. But then either way it's the super wet/heavy stuff.

 

[Dwight]

I see Wilmot is not even open yet. Though the webcam shows some good coverage.

 

[Dwight]

Marquette is finally making snow. Seems they had some issues to overcome earlier. Glad it is all working now.

 

[Hautecurry]

Wilmot opening Nov 30.

 

[Dwight]

@Dave Petersen, I think you will be getting some help on Sunday for your snow making.

 

[Dave Petersen]

@Dave Petersen, I think you will be getting some help on Sunday for your snow making.

We were hosed last weekend -- supposed to get quite a bit and only got 1/2''. At least it is cold!

Meme going around after we were skunked by the big storm. This is the local weatherman — actually a friend of mine. He is married to the news anchor at the same network.

 

[Dave Petersen]

Midwest: made snow in my yard Nov. 26 and 27.

 

[Gentry]

Looking good with a few more inches this weekend around Southern MN. Only debate now is if I hit up Welch on Saturday or Sunday.

 

[focker]

2" last night in the twin cities. It'll definitely help the local hills. Gets me in the mood to ski for sure.

 

[Dwight]

We had enough for people to roll over their vehicles. Maybe a strong 1/4"

 

[DerKomisar]

We hit Cascade yesterday and it was decent for November skiing. Glad we got out before all the rain today.

Daughter was digging her snazzy new yellow pants. Gonna be a lot easier finding her on any hills this season.

Gonna be a great season!

 

[Beach Bum]

Hopefully this weekends rains are the last for some time for the lower Midwest. Cold temps as far as forecast goes so snow guns will be turned back on.

Looks like a potentially significant lake effect event for Wed into Thur in the UP, curious to read what John Dee says about it tomorrow.

 

[Dave Petersen]

Omaha today — about six inches. I’ll ski the neighborhood after it dries out.

 

[Gentry]

Marquette is finally making snow. Seems they had some issues to overcome earlier. Glad it is all working now.

http://www.miningjournal.net/news/f...t-marquette-mountain-after-alleged-vandalism/

"Issues" is definitely one way to put it. Seems like a really messy situation up there with management and customers.

 

[Dwight]

Did know the story. That sucks.