The weathermen claim there is no snow in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Cold air in place but dry conditions for at least the next 10 days.

I never imagined that this January could possibly be worse than last years, but it looks like it could end up being a toss-up. Last winter my FIRST ride was in Groton on Jan 23 on pretty thin snowcover which was basically the beginning of the season.
Things set-up pretty well after that and I really hope next month follows suit to last years.

The part that worries me is a lot of these "expert" forecasters are calling for a big February warmup. I so hope they are wrong!!

There is one decent storm advertised on the GFS model for the 28th.

unaccuweather.com has some storms in thier 15 day.

Middle eastern NH is under 30" right now....hint hint....

If somebody can only ride southern VT than I guess they are screwed but if you can travel to northern VT,Quebec-it's full on sledding season!

Island Pond web cams show at least 4 to 6 inches over the past couple of days. Trail reports for that area look good too. Locals are riding.

Going up there tomorrow AM to camp for the week.

Check List:

Portable TV & generator for Pats Game: (X)
Steaks & beer & beer & steaks: (X)
Sled: On trailor in back yard...I think-don't forget it. (X)
Cell Phone: (X) (off)
Job, screw it: (X)
Wife: Shopping now, working next week. (X)
Kids: Married..I think.... and working next week. (X)

That thing changes daily........but I watch it as well for some unknown reason!

Theres plenty of snow in IP, Canaan and Norton areas!!!!

Dude,
Go ridin' quit whinin'
There is snow to be found.

Great picture!!!!!

...and some of this:


Pipeline between Burke and trail rest stop

But with the cold temps this week there wont be any of this, just brown ice!!!!!!!!

I know where that is, that can be a dangerous spot as the bridge has eroded to almost nothing. Always look for a route around that stuff if I can,..even deeper into the woods, and mark it in your mind so you dont tag it on the way back, or while cranking speed. That pipeline has not been good this year with all the water, it takes an exceptinal year for you to enjoy that area.

Woodford Yesterday!

Was it crowded yesterday?I would have gone yesterday but I'm heading further north tomorrow.

was it just 7 that was good or are the woods good also???

Woods were fine north, we were told south was bad!

has any one been out towards derby 105A and towards jay what are conditions that way

105a is all water. It will freeze with these cold temps. Take 105 but I wouldnt recommend going towards Jay!!

A buddy who lives in Jay trailered over to IP this morning to ride with us. He says there is no snow over there.

Hey snowcrazed its time you change you avatar to the new stuff.

So much for those Accuweather long term predictions - huh? Still nothing real solid on the horizon either. This sucks!!


For those of you that told me to quite whining and find snow - I've ridden 270 miles in the past week and a half.

I was just hoping for some fresh snow south of central Vermont...sorry!

I hear ya and was thinking the same thing. There definitely would be less traffic if we could ride entire state. Plus extra long day trips are nice too. I need cheese, I mean snow.....

I tell you all about Accuweather all the time on here.....Snow will not happen just because Accuweather staff members wish for it and put it in long range forecasts. They inflate weather with alot of drama! Even this Friday event is not looking as good as I would like to see with the rain-mix-snow line going all the way to Canada. -Gil

Ill take last winter over this shit. Next week it will be a month since i have gotten any measurable snow at all. absolutly pathetic. I think the worst i have even seen.

It may not be showing in the forcast but it's snowing like crazy in Pittsford right now. Lotsa big flakes...snow that is.

I agree with you completely - I was responding to what some other posters said mentioning accu's long-term.

It rained most of the night and throughout the morning here in Waitsfield. It has now changed to snow with large flakes and the wind is piping up from the south. All of the packed surfaces, walkways, driveways, etc are icy and dangerous. Got to figure that the trails are slick and fast right now or they will be once the temperature drops tonight.

Good thing I ordered studs for my Crossfire on Monday. It looks like it is going to be a good weekend to install them.

I know that northern VT picks up alot of small snowstorms of 1-3" that are never forecasted. Our house in VT got almost 8" in two weeks

Well, I don't no how to convince you, but as I am sitting home waiting for parts to arrive, it's snowing out pretty good, and has been for awhile, about 1 inch or so. Didn't really get damaged by any rain, if anything it was a freezing rain for a short period, then kicked over to snow. As I read this thread, I just shake my head, there is PLENTY OF SNOW HERE...(at least in the NEK, north east side) and has been all season. Only problems I've come across, was no groomers, or some waterbars. My house has no more room for snow, already getting boxed in with snowbanks. I have put on over a 1000 miles, and I have been unable to ride in the last week 1/2, and it's killing me, the trails look sweet, Newark, Brighten, Norton, Canaan, Avril, and very tired of getting it rubbed in my face, because I'm down, till she gets fixed,(thanks Jim, he says tomorrow). Should have just jumped on the 570, and went. From where I'm sitting the weather we got today only enhanced the trails, little freezin rain and then wet snow. With more due on Friday. This is the best I've seen in the Kingdom in a couple of years. You don't know what your MISSING.....Though I do wish that one of these years we could be in sinc throughout the state, had the potential this year, then came warm air, killed it south of here. Im doing the snowdance, and waiting on UPS and my clutch helix, and I'm gone............

Its too bad what happened at Christmas and again a few more times since with the warm ups and rain and we are all feeling it. I think we all were thinking the same things back in December: ALL OF VERMONT WILL BE RIDEABLE for the first time in MANY, MANY years! We can actually plan LONG loops and maybe even bagger trips exploring all parts of the state.
Instead we have the same old conditions where parts of our trail system get HAMMERED because that is where there is snow.
I know that is the source of my frustration!!

Ive been home for 5 days now and thats long enough!! 7am I'm heading back to Derby and taking 105E to the magic, I mean Northeast Kingdom!!!

I like the National Oceanographic site...pretty accurate -but hey, they always have a 50/50 chance eh?

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Sunny

Hi 28°F Tonight


Increasing
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Lo 10°F Friday


Wintry
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Hi 31°F Friday
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Wintry
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Lo 27°F Saturday


Chance
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Hi 36°F Saturday
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Slight Chc
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This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

Friday: A chance of snow and sleet before 4pm, then periods of freezing rain and sleet. High near 31. Calm wind becoming south between 7 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night: Periods of freezing rain and sleet before 4am, then snow showers likely. Low around 27. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind between 7 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Monday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

I have been home too and gota go, never been that far north b4 ,what and where should i go! Iam leaving tonight..

Samsara

There is some good riding up north.

St j, Lyndonville, burke, sutton, newark , ip,

Come on up and have a good time

I suggest if you want to know whats happening for weather in the Kingdom, get a satellite or go to LSC meterology site. Thats Lyndon State College. I can come down off this mtn, and it be snowing to beat the band and within 2 miles, its sunshine. When I tell you I have well over 2 feet on the ground, Im being conservative. And it's solid as a rock, need a bucket loader to move snowbanks. And my forecast is; based on this mornings report, at least 1/2 foot the NEK. And yes, there is plenty of snow on the ground, and any more is even better. Pick your passion, but I'm headed NE, from Newark east, it's golden. You want to hit the thin and pounded trails, "knock your socks off" but I'm going Northeast......HAPPY TRAILS, ....AS FAR AS THE WEAHTER, WILL SEE WHAT THE MORNING BRINGS, .....coming in by 10am, they said....

look for me boys I am staying at lynburk hotel lydonville see ya up there jumping in the truck.

Have fun

What's the word on snowfall in the central part of VT? for today/tonight?

It started about an hour ago here in springfield vermont. coming down hard and heavy