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jn_freedman - DCSki Supporter

3 days ago

Member since 03/17/2018 🔗

31 posts

Suprised they are not blowing/opening more trails.

Scott - DCSki Editor

3 days ago

Member since 10/10/1999 🔗

1,309 posts

I don't think Whitetail has said anything officially, but there have been reports on some Whitetail-focused Facebook groups that the snowmaking pond has been quite low due to the significant drought this past year. (The pond is north of the resort on Blairs Valley Road, headed towards the golf course, so it's pretty easy to see it's not at the levels one would hope.) That would require the resort to be thrifty in how it applies its snowmaking power. On the plus side, there might be some significant natural snow coming this weekend (maybe even 1-2 feet), so that should help out!

snowsmith

3 days ago (edited 3 days ago)

Member since 03/15/2004 🔗

1,649 posts

They seem to be doing better than other local Epic resorts. Table below is from a FB post so I can’t vouch for its’ accuracy:

Scott - DCSki Editor

3 days ago

Member since 10/10/1999 🔗

1,309 posts

Washington Post had a story today about the massive drought affecting most of the country, and the impact it's having on ski resorts. It's pretty bleak. (Story here, but it may be behind a paywall.) From the story:

More than two-thirds of the country is facing unusual dryness or drought, stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast, touching every state except California. The stretch since July has been the driest period nationally since 2012.

BaySailor

2 days ago

Member since 03/7/2021 🔗

21 posts

I looked at the reservoir this weekend and have never seen it that low. We have a place up there so I see it frequently. Even though nothing has officially been said by Whitetail, I am quite certain they are rationing the water they have. I would love to see Limelight and Farside open this year, but I am not feeling confident. Hope I am wrong!

Stephen

2 days ago (edited 2 days ago)

Member since 02/16/2024 🔗

130 posts

Big snow storm this weekend could change everything.

BaySailor wrote:

I looked at the reservoir this weekend and have never seen it that low. We have a place up there so I see it frequently. Even though nothing has officially been said by Whitetail, I am quite certain they are rationing the water they have. I would love to see Limelight and Farside open this year, but I am not feeling confident. Hope I am wrong!