Predictions on Meadows?

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Anyone have a prediction on when Meadows is going to open? I'm sitting here watching the snow NOT pile up day after day Mad

Mid December? Early January?

Trying to decide if its worth putting my studded tires on this week - or maybe just wait and see.

Chooch · Wed Dec 03, 08 8:59 am

They are calling for 5 days of rain this week with temps in the mid 40's. Should get some snow at Meadows....the question is how much.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

About a wiener's worth probably. We need a serious storm ASAP to jump start that base.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Bettyboarder · Wed Dec 03, 08 9:36 am

I would wait on the tires....at least till next week if not two weeks...forcast is staying dry on mt at least thru Sunday

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pqr&smap=1&textField1=45.346&textField2=-121.673

We need some snow Sad

I think we need like 30 inches for them to open

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Prediction?

I got a prediction...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-m5fwjjob4&feature=related

forrest · Wed Dec 03, 08 9:48 am

Hey, look at it this way... A shitty winter means a better summer on the Sandbar. Less days having to lunch on the little south mud/sand/rock sliver of the Sandbar Smile

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

forrest · Wed Dec 03, 08 9:53 am

Me 2 dude, there aint shit to do in Hood River to get your rocks off right now unless you can drop 2200-3500 on a bike.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Most of the weather patterns I've been watching this year have been shifted forward by about a month, maybe a little more. Remember how spring seemed to be late? If that holds true then we'll be getting it by mid December. Easterlies (and westerlies) have been holding on later than usual and the coast had a late push. Problem with the Gorge later in the fall is the sun angle doesn't allow consistent heating and cold air is trapped in the shadows. That means gusty, holey wind. Forrest's got it. Go do some mountain biking. I'd think the trails out east should be good.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Make this your home page.

http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/noaa/noaa.gif

Over time you'll start to understand how it all works.
At least you'll know where to go when you need a fix.
For example, an H over the four corners means Baja is firing.

TravisBickleRex · Since 30 Jun 2005 340 Posts Taxi Driver

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

speaking of snow:
I'm looking for a cheap backcountry (randonee) set-up if anyone has old gear they want to get rid of.
I really wanna try snowkiting some backcountry spots in bend...

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

If you go check the Meadows' blog, a lot of guys are trippin' out... Meadows talks about how in the last 2 years, they opened by Thanksgiving, but with only a 20" base. We didn't get the big build in the base unitl mid-December. I'm not worried, though I too really want to get up there!

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

Meadows isn't worried either, they made all of their money off early season pass purchases.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

When they do open they better start opening at 7:30 or 8:00 AM again like they did in the past. It's only fair so the pass holders can make up for lost time.