Category: snow
SNOW is in the Forecast!
Even in making their own snow, ski slopes relying on Mother Nature
“…..Wisp Resort in Garrett County is holding its official season opening Saturday, and while Whitetail Resort and other Pennsylvania resorts have opened sporadically so far, they hope to stay open for good starting Saturday — if the weather cooperates.
“It’s an industry that is a bit of a guessing game and a bit of a gamble,” said John McCracken, a spokesman for Wisp Resort. “Even though the meteorologists say one thing, it could do a totally different thing.”
Read More Here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/weather/weather-blog/bs-md-ski-season-20141211-story.html
Area ski resorts open for winter season
Wisp, Seven Springs, Ski Roundtop, and Ski Liberty and Whitetail all opened Friday.
The people who run the ski resorts said the extreme cold and the combination of natural and man-made snow helps them create and maintain a solid snow base.
“The day after Thanksgiving is great for us, and we’ve done it two years in a row, so we’re really happy about that,” said Roundtop Mountain Resort spokesman Chris Dudding. “This probably happens once every five or six years, so having it happen two years in a row is great.”
The parking lot at Pennsylvania’s Ski Roundtop was packed Friday.
Read More Here: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/area-ski-resorts-open-for-winter-season/29970698
Snow hampers holiday travel in Maryland
Posted: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014
HAGERSTOWN, Md. A snowfall of up to 7 inches across central and western Maryland is making travel difficult on the day before Thanksgiving.
Police reported minor accidents on slippery roads Wednesday in Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett counties.
The National Weather Service says 7 inches of snow were reported near Mountain Lake Park in Garrett County. Other snowfall amounts included 3 inches in the Harford County community of Jarrettsville and 2.5 in Carroll County near Manchester.
Winter Weather!
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area beginning tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. Six or more inches of snow are possible. Be careful if you are traveling tomorrow.
Find Out More Here: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/21541:4:US
The Snow Guns are a Blazing!
They have been making snow most of the morning. This beautiful picture was taken from our office this morning!
Snow is in the air!
Reports are still calling for 1-2 inches before 4 today. It will be snow angel time before we know it!
Snow to Plaster Appalachians, New England as Cold Arrives
A storm riding a blast of cold air will continue to unleash heavy snow on the central and southern Appalachians Saturday and will turn toward part of New England Saturday night and Sunday.
Heavy wet snow and falling trees could block some roads in parts of the Appalachians.
Even in the absence of heavy snow for the major cities, including along the I-95 corridor, gusty winds can lead to travel problems for a time. Flight delays are possible in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.
Read More Here: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/snow-appalachians-new-england-cold/36568142
US Winter Forecast: Cold, Snow to Seize Northeast; Wintry Blasts to Slick South
Though parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic had a gradual introduction to fall, winter will arrive without delay. Cold air and high snow amounts will define the season.
Farther south, ice storms and snow events will threaten the Tennessee Valley and parts of the southern Plains. Much of the South can prepare for a wet winter, with some severe weather encroaching on Florida.
Read More Here: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/us-2014-2015-winter-forecast/35422753
