Driving Snowstorm at Killington Peak

Driving Snowstorm at Killington Peak

Whoa! Today was one of those days... just plain nasty.

The back side of the torrential rain storm which drowned the area on Saturday has produced a wind driven snow storm all day at Killington. Many trees are down in the area. We lost power this afternoon for more than 3 hours after a large pine tree snapped and fell across the Killington Road at the "Little Buckhorn", taking out the power lines as it fell.

The snow that is falling around the inn has been the heavy and wet variety. Because it is so high in moisture content, it is not accumulating much. It is basically compacting itself as it falls. What snow is falling is being whipped around by very high winds. I do not have a wind speed indicator, but the local weather people on TV are saying that winds in Vermont have been gusting over 70 MPH, and from what I have seen and heard outside, I believe it.

Because we have received measurable snow, I have started the "Snow Stake" pictures for the winter season. Today's picture was taken around 2:00 this afternoon. If your browser is compatible with "AJAX" technology (Asynchronous Javascript and XML), you will also see the beginning of a running Snow Stake photo gallery, so we will be able to get a view of how the winter is progressing.

Temperatures in the area the next couple of days are headed towards the mid 50's, so I doubt the wet snow will survive for long. However, the forecast calls for much lower temperatures towards the end of the week. Word around town is that Killington will turn on their snowmaking system on Wednesday if conditions are favorable. Skiing next weekend anyone?...It's way to early to tell, but as they say, hope springs eternal.