BC-Mark Posted November 28, 2008 Report Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) We were right on the edge of snowmaking temperatures last night. Our lowest wetbulb was 29F, just a 1 degree drop would have put us in business. I am including an image of the log from weather station 5. It looks like tonight we will see a similar pattern but we are hoping for a bit of a break. Tomorrow night may provide the one real opportunity for snowmaking out of the next 4 nights. As I mentioned on the park update thread, we are only one good night away from opening a few trails from the top. Let's hope we can get a night with 20F to 24F wetbulb so we can get a lift open and start skiing and riding from the top! Edited November 28, 2008 by BC-Mark Quote
BC-Mark Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Posted November 29, 2008 We didn't get the break we hoped for last night as you can see by the weather station data. Tonight looks like another marginal night while tomorrow and Monday nights look out of the question. Right now Tuesday night looks like our best shot at snowmaking in the next 5 nights. The hike park and tubing jump line are still holding up well, so until we get another night of snowmaking, come enjoy the snow we do have! Quote
BC-Mark Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Posted November 30, 2008 Another night right on the edge of being cold enough. The long range looks like is swings a bit in our favor toward the end of the week. Let's hope they are right this time! Quote
BC-Mark Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Posted December 2, 2008 Last night and the night before were obviously not great. The image below is from last night for reference. The good news is we hope to make snow tonight and Thursday through Monday nights with the possibility of several 24 hour snowmaking periods! Tonight we will likely focus only on the trails with snow on them already due to the marginal temperatures. Beginning Thursday night, as long as the forecast holds, you will see us go all out on all trails. Quote
snowboarddude Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 thanks for the update how many nights of blowing are you expecting to need before opening after this rain? Quote
BC-Mark Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Posted December 2, 2008 I would expect 2 to 3 good nights to open the trails that already have snow and 5 nights for the trails that do not have snow. Let's hope the forecast holds! Quote
Johnny Law Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 I would expect 2 to 3 good nights to open the trails that already have snow and 5 nights for the trails that do not have snow. Let's hope the forecast holds! Thanks for keeping us updated, I was worried the rain would have really killed things. BTW that software is pretty killer. Quote
zgerhard Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 just got the good news that momma gears got myself a unlimited pass for xmas i'll be at bear thursday if anybody wants to ride pm me laters oh and bc mark thanks for the updates man Quote
k2rider2690 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 so im guessing the water temp has gone down? Quote
JibHonk Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 according to wfmz and bears own snowmaking chart they should be able to blow with marginal to ideal blowing condions for 10 hours tonight Quote
JibHonk Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 this is bear creek not blue so hopefully yea Quote
k2rider2690 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 weather.com says 27...so idk whats going on Quote
JibHonk Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 STOKAGEEEEE! i'll be tehre tomorrow Quote
MCzajka Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 It looks like bc will be able to make snow straight through on Thu. Quote
boardin_nerd Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 Ya, you checking out the webcame? they got alot of snow on the mountain from blowing last night! WOOT Quote
BC-Mark Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Posted December 3, 2008 Last night was marginal up until 3:30AM when we saw a nice drop in temperature and wetbulb. We stepped up production from then until 8AM when the temperatures and wetbulb began to spike and we had to shut down. Tonight looks like it is out of the question but tomorrow night through Monday night look very good and we hope to be able to run around the clock at least one day during the period. If everything pans out, it looks like there is a chance for a Saturday or Sunday lift opening. Either day will be the earliest opening date since the opening of the area back in 1967/68! Expect to see snowmaking on the entire mountain beginning on Thursday night and continuing as long as weather permits. Quote
train36 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 Sounds good, thanks for keeping us updated. Quote
racer139 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Posted December 4, 2008 Mark, really nice job communicating whats going on - it is really appreciated! Can't wait to get going, lets all hope the weather holds. Quote
boardin_nerd Posted December 4, 2008 Report Posted December 4, 2008 YAA!! woot can't wait.. i'm coming up saturday if they open up those lifts!! i so cant wait! thanks for the update mark! Quote
petter369 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 damn they are still blowing..im hoping they will be open by sunday so I can head up sometime next weekend Quote
JibHonk Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) how snow did they make? holy shit the guns are still on! Edited December 5, 2008 by JibHonk Quote
snowboarddude Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 how snow did they make? holy shit the guns are still on! yo thats so intense hopefuly a weekend opening?? Quote
method9455 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 Still making snow at 11am, always a good day if that is the case. Quote
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