If it is a Maine snowstorm it must be Thursday….. via @Schusster Maine Ski Bum
By Carl Natale
I hear reports of some flakes falling in southern Maine already. By the time we head to work Friday morning, there can be anywhere from four to eight inches of new snow on Maine mountains. But it may turn into freezing rain or sleet by the time it’s done. The closer we get to the coast, the more wintry mix we can expect.
When it’s over, the temperatures could stay about the same through the weekend. But Saturday may be windy, and Sunday should live up to it’s name with clear skies.
Weather Alerts
Google offers a new service that displays public alerts on its mapping system. That includes severe weather alerts for storms like the one we have coming. It’s a quick graphical way to see where weather will strike, and you can read the full weather.gov alert.
Free Skiing
Lift tickets don’t have to be expensive. A few of Maine’s ski resorts are offering free skiing on certain nights:
- Black Mountain starts its free skiing on Thursday nights.
- Mt. Abram has “Free after Three” on Thursdays.
- Lost Valley offers free skiing each Friday night.
- Big Rock has Free Ski Night on Wednesdays.
- Saddleback offers free skiing to hospitality workers this Monday only. Bring a letter from your employer or your pay stub as proof of employment.
Women only
Shawnee Peak is conducting ski and boarding clinics Sunday for women by women. “The goal of each clinic is to provide a supportive and relaxed learning experience, while developing new skills, and confidence.”
Ski Reports
Here are a few trip reports from some skiing bloggers:
Did I miss anything? Well let me know by sending an e-mail to schusster@carlnatale.com. You can see more events as Maine’s ski season takes shape on our ski calendar and get up to speed onall the ski area deals. I’m also going to be sharing events, news and snow reports on Twitter as @Schusster. Follow me for everything you need to know to plan your next ski trip.
