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For the most part its not a concern. Erosion is a big one for ski areas and can change the sediment balance, they rely on a good nucleus tooso they often have higher mineral content and it doesn't melt the same way out of the sky does due to the higher water content. But it's less than 1% of any states water usage and is 80 to 95% returned to the system eventually. The NSSA talks about water recharge and stuff here https://www.nsaa.org/snowmaking

Stole this from a Skitalk poster who grabbed it from Snow Brains. Reposting it here because it's interestingly gone from Snow Brains, and could see it disappearing from Ski Talk as well. Don't know why, not like there's anything groundbreaking there: Sale of Elk Mountain, PA, Nearly Complete - SnowBrains Elk Mountain Pennsylvania is being sold snowbrains.com For some time now, there has been speculation that Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania, is for sale or has been sold. In an industry as competitive as the ski industry, climate change, labor shortages, and the expense of regularly maintaining and upgrading equipment and infrastructure make it increasingly difficult for independently owned-ski resorts to operate successfully. Some ski resorts have chosen to close with no plans to reopen, while others sell to a larger conglomerate. The industry’s selling and buying of ski resorts is somewhat a game of cloak and dagger. Everything is so secretive and hush-hush, but SnowBrains was able to find out details regarding the sale of Elk Mountain. 80-year-old Joe Moore has owned Elk Mountain for 60 years, and there were rumors that he was interested in selling it. This rumor mill has been circulating for years, with most speculation happening over the last few months. SnowBrains wanted to end those rumors and get clarification regarding the sale of Elk Mountain. We spoke with Elk Mountain’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bob Deluca, to confirm the rumors that the ski resort had been sold. “There is an interested buyer, and I would describe the sale as pending,” Deluca said in a phone interview. “Until we have a sale completed, we have nothing to announce.” While attending an Indy Pass event in New York City earlier this month, SnowBrains once again heard the rumor that Elk Mountain has mostly been sold circulating amongst event goers there. We did some investigating only to find out that a sale is indeed pending, with specific details still under wraps until the sale is officially closed. While the identity of Elk’s new buyer(s) has not been revealed, we can assure readers and local season pass holders that Elk Mountain has not been sold to the duopoly of Vail Resorts or Alterra. It’s clear that Elk Mountain is determined to remain an independently owned ski resort. The name of the person(s) purchasing Elk Mountain was not stated, and there was no timetable for an official announcement. The final details of the resort’s purchase are currently being finalized. While the sale price hasn’t been confirmed, new ownership generally brings plans for future upgrades and investments in the mountain. This ski resort, with infrastructure and lifts that haven’t seen significant updates since the 1990s, is in need of substantial modernization and improvement. Related Article: The 9 Best Independently Owned U.S. ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Ski Resorts, According to SnowBrains Reader Elk Mountain is a skier’s mountain best known for its rustic charm and offers some of the best terrain in Pennsylvania. The atmosphere at Elk Mountain is undeniably old-school Pocono Mountains. It has the mystique of Pocono ski resorts in their glory years of the late ’60s and ’70s. Elk Mountain has 1,000 vertical feet and 27 trails, most of which are cut from the natural fall line of the mountain; Elk’s terrain often reminds skiers of Vermont’s skiing on a smaller scale. Elk Mountain is the northernmost ski resort in the Poconos, about 2.5 hours away from New York City and Philadelphia. Its history dates back to 1959 when it became one of Pennsylvania’s first commercial ski areas. The lodge is rustic and small, and it looks like it has not been changed in decades. Elk still has a double-seat chair lift that dates back to the early ’60s. An old-school open-air shuttle escorts guests from the lower parking lot to the lodge. Elk Mountain is an easy day trip from Philadelphia and New York City. Photo Credit: SnowBrains Elk Mountain Quick Facts and History: Peak elevation 2,667 feet (813 meters) Vertical 925 feet (282 meters) 27 trails 6 beginner trails 10 intermediate trails 11 expert trails 2 terrain parks 5 double chair lifts 180 acres of skiable terrain Day lodge Guest Services Ski school center Restaurant Rental and a ski-and-snowboard shop The sale of a ski resort can be a very scary thought for long-time season pass holders or die-hard locals who have been visiting the ski resort for decades. Many unknowns and variables cannot be immediately answered, raising many questions. However, it can also be an exciting time. A change in ownership can lead to better things at the mountain. Many people ski or snowboard at Elk Mountain because of its rustic charm and how it has not really changed over the last 30 years. The snow conditions and terrain are some of the best that Pennsylvania offers. Some people are afraid of change, but it does not mean it is bad. What the future holds for Elk Mountain is still unwritten, but many would agree that a change was needed. For more information, visit Elk Mountain’s website.

Fake news. The fire is going to dessimate miles of beautiful land in its path, and the democrats have given all of the water to Canada. All of the beautiful real estate around the area will be worthless. The fire was started near a polling location to distract the people of Palmerton, in hopes they would all stay inside and not go out to vote.

The fire isn't going to get near the ski area.

Might as well test those snow (water) guns.

i sure hope so.