Snowstake at the Birch Ridge Inn, Killington

Snowstake at the Birch Ridge Inn, Killington

A classic early winter storm is sweeping over the Killington Region. The mountainous areas of Killington, including the Killington Road and the Birch Ridge Inn, are receiving heavy snow. Low lying areas in Rutland County are getting heavy NCP.

Snow started in Killington in the very early morning hours. As of 11:30 AM this morning, 4 inches of heavy snow had already fallen at the snow stake, adding to the 3 inches that were being recorded yesterday. Snow accumulation rates around the inn are approaching an inch an hour. As the inn is at approximately 1850 feet, I would guess that snow accumulations are slightly higher on the mountain with higher elevation. (Killington peak is at 4241 feet)

Temperatures at the inn are just at the freezing point. The snow that is falling is heavy with high moisture content, but it is all snow. There does not appear to be any NCP mixed into it around the inn. Assuming it stays snow in the mountain, it should set up the resort nicely for skiing and riding over the Thanksgiving holiday.......let it snow!