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**HoboMaster** · 11-15-2011, 11:10 PM

NOAA is always full of shit, you get the amount of snowfall they say will happen maybe 20% of the time. Usually it's always less.

**HoboMaster** · 11-16-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowolf

I have found NOAA to actually be pretty damn good around here. I think a lot of people in their excitement forget to read the "possible" in the predicted amount. This is usually the most possible they expect and it usually means that about half that amount is your likely figure. Additionally these figures cover the entire region that the forecast covers. Some areas in the zone receive less and some more but generally that is the maximum possible anywhere in the zone.

You're pretty much right, I'm just biased because of the times I've woke up in the morning expecting a foot, and actually getting 2" of crap.

WasatchMan · 11-16-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HoboMaster

NOAA is always full of shit, you get the amount of snowfall they say will happen maybe 20% of the time. Usually it's always less.

I disagree, around here it is always pretty accurate.

And yes, those numbers are the maximum possible, obviously.

IdahoFreshies · 11-16-2011, 08:41 PM

this years start is pitiful! this is some depressing shit

Tonight: Snow. Low around 31. South wind between 15 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday: Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. High near 39. Southwest wind between 13 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind between 11 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday: Snow showers. High near 26. West southwest wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind between 11 and 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

atleast it gives me something to play in, but last year bogus was open and kicking on thanksgiving, now they hardly have shit

Efilnikufesin · 11-16-2011, 08:45 PM

We're getting all rain and like 60+ degrees in the NE. so in the words of Eric Cartman... I hate you guys.

Efilnikufesin · 11-16-2011, 08:48 PM

I'm dying to hit up the PNW one day though, just can't get one of my friends to ever go on a plane. Need to knock them out with some zanny bars in some milk like the A-team used to do to B.A..

Brew&Shred · 11-17-2011, 11:07 AM

Crystal is opening tomorrow!

"IT'S OFFICIAL! WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW (NOV. 18) WITH LIMITED OPERATIONS!! Low snow coverage and early season conditions do exist so we advise that you do NOT bring new or good equipment. We will run the Gondola & Green Valley lift tomorrow from 9am-4pm. Skiing is limited to Green Valley only. Lift tickets will be $35. We plan to open more lifts this weekend - stay tuned for further details! Ready, set, it's time to ski!!"

arsenic0 · 11-17-2011, 02:56 PM

Meadows is hoping to open Saturday limited to the two lower lifts Buttercup and Easy rider...if i do end up going im taking my old SL-R setup lol no way im taking my new Heritage with rocks and shit.

wrathfuldeity · 11-17-2011, 04:24 PM

Stevens is opening on Friday....everybody to there

11-15-2011, 11:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
HoboMaster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sandpoint / Moscow, ID Posts: 2,301	NOAA is always full of shit, you get the amount of snowfall they say will happen maybe 20% of the time. Usually it's always less. __________________ PowderHound and TreeNinja

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arsenic0 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,106	Meadows is hoping to open Saturday limited to the two lower lifts Buttercup and Easy rider...if i do end up going im taking my old SL-R setup lol no way im taking my new Heritage with rocks and shit. __________________ '09 151 Never Summer SL-R '10 K2 T1 DB Bots '09 Burton Cartel Bindings

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11-16-2011, 08:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Efilnikufesin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LI NY Posts: 457	We're getting all rain and like 60+ degrees in the NE. so in the words of Eric Cartman... I hate you guys.

11-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
Efilnikufesin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LI NY Posts: 457	I'm dying to hit up the PNW one day though, just can't get one of my friends to ever go on a plane. Need to knock them out with some zanny bars in some milk like the A-team used to do to B.A..

11-17-2011, 11:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
Brew&Shred Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 10	Crystal is opening tomorrow! "IT'S OFFICIAL! WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW (NOV. 18) WITH LIMITED OPERATIONS!! Low snow coverage and early season conditions do exist so we advise that you do NOT bring new or good equipment. We will run the Gondola & Green Valley lift tomorrow from 9am-4pm. Skiing is limited to Green Valley only. Lift tickets will be $35. We plan to open more lifts this weekend - stay tuned for further details! Ready, set, it's time to ski!!"