NH on track for "Best Winter Ever"

[M@]

UnionLeader Article (http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Snowfall+records+falling&articleId=ccd86507-a432-4fbe-8869-d9b552cd3f7d)


By noon yesterday, Concord had pulled to within 13.5 inches of snapping the all-time record of 122 inches, set in 1873-74. Receiving normal snowfall from here on out would put this winter atop all others in 139 years of record-keeping.

I'm not sure what this means for the rest of the state specifically, but it's gotta be great news for the spring in the ravine.

Come on 122!

M@

[efeldborg]

ssshhhhh... we do not want to make such expectations of Ullr. We'll just take what is offered beneath our skis with thanks.

That said... What a year. I've logged 60 days in the thickets of the NH Seacoast so far this year.

[davidhowland14]

speaking of the ravine:
http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/cam/ravines/ravines.jpg

hard-core wind loading going on right now.

[psia-instrctr]

Here's some interesting statistics for everyone regarding snowfall up here on the summit this year:

Snowfall measured on the summit
through the end of February: 170.3 inches

30 year average(1971-2000) annual snowfall
through the end of February: 202.2 inches

Departure from 30 Year Average: -31.9 inches


Then consider that North Conway has measured 130.1 inches of snow, a mere 33.4 inches away from the all time record snowfall set in the epic winter of '68-'69. Of course the all time record for annual snowfall here on the summit occurred during the same year when an incredible 566.4 inches of snow was measured. Wouldn't that be something if North Conway breaks the record for '68-'69 and the summit doesn't even get its average snowfall??

The interesting thing is that there is definitely no shortage of snow on Mount Washington. The East Snowfields are filled in better than I have ever seen them and anyone that pays attention to the avy reports knows what has been going on in the ravines. Heck, Hermit Lake is reporting 85 inches of snow at their snowstake!

Almost all of the snowstorms over the past couple months have seen greater accumulations in the valley and even at Hermit Lake than we have measured on the summit. Why is that? We're not 100% sure, but it may have a lot to do with what level of the atmosphere the snow crystals are forming in. It could also have to do with the wind directions we have been seeing during snowstorms this year.

[Rider.Steve]

Thanks PSIA - really interesting observations.

A Memorial Day slacker's trip to the Snowfields and GG may be a "must" this year.

[PWDR8S]

Thanks PSIA - really interesting observations.

A Memorial Day slacker's trip to the Snowfields and GG may be a "must" this year.

http://www.techsourceconsultants.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10020/jumpin.gifYippee! Birfday skiing for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[surf88]

For me, I'm already putting 07-08 as my favorite East Coast season yet. I've spent more days on snow this year than any since I've been married. 94-95 was my previous favorite not for the total accumulation, but more for the size and timing of the storms that came through.
Its definitely cool having PSIA share the observations with us, and it sounds like sir Otto Rhodes will make a good skiing partner this June.

[RR]

Toast for Ullr's victory...Huzzah!

Another toast for Ullr's continuing victory..Waaaaahooooooo!

[Affix Snow]

Great stats PSIA! THanks!