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WGXC Ski Report: More cold coming
Feb 23, 2014 12:02 am
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The NWS predicts the third visit from the arctic vortex, as cold air dips into the eastern United States next week.[/caption]A third so-called "arctic vortex" is about to descend over the eastern United States, sending the local ski resorts into another deep chill. Recently melted snow should be replaced with manufactured flakes this week. Windham Mountain, which hosts a Bavarian Fest this weekend, has 52 trails running, 39 groomed, with 12 lifts over 24-80" of snow. Hunter Mountain has 53 trails, 40 groomed, with 10 lifts over 66-130" of snow. Catamount Ski in Hillsdale has all 34 trails and six lifts open over 36-60" of snow. The resort hosts its annual chili cook-off Sun., Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Click here to listen to an audio version of this report. PLAY AUDIO (1:14)
The NWS predicts the third visit from the arctic vortex, as cold air dips into the eastern United States next week.[/caption]A third so-called "arctic vortex" is about to descend over the eastern United States, sending the local ski resorts into another deep chill. Recently melted snow should be replaced with manufactured flakes this week. Windham Mountain, which hosts a Bavarian Fest this weekend, has 52 trails running, 39 groomed, with 12 lifts over 24-80" of snow. Hunter Mountain has 53 trails, 40 groomed, with 10 lifts over 66-130" of snow. Catamount Ski in Hillsdale has all 34 trails and six lifts open over 36-60" of snow. The resort hosts its annual chili cook-off Sun., Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Click here to listen to an audio version of this report. PLAY AUDIO (1:14)