Advancing storm clouds cover Killington Peak

Advancing storm clouds cover Killington Peak

Cold temperatures and clouds overspread the Killington region today as a snowstorm moves into the area from the south. Forecasts for total accumulation are all over the map on this storm. We will know when it is over on Wednesday.

Mary and I did not ski today. I spent most of the day visiting different retailers in the area looking for a new snow blower. My current unit is 11 years old and showing it. It had a hard time with the last several snow storms, which had a high moisture content. 11 years ago, it would have cut through the wet stuff like butter....not now.

I have not settled on a new unit yet. I looked at Ariens, Poulan, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, Yardman, and Simplicity. The interesting thing is that many units are actually the same, just rebadged by the company selling them. I have a little more research to do before acquiring a new unit. With snow continuously in the forecast for the foreseeable future, getting a new machine is turning into a high priority task.

Assuming we get the snow that the forecast is calling for overnight, I do plan on getting on the mountain on Wednesday. A little powder would be nice! .....Let it snow!