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4/7/08

As we come to the close of an outstanding skiing and riding season, we would like to thank all of you faithful Crotched fans for making it the best in our 5 year history.

Stay tuned for updates on summer projects and improvements for the 08/09 season.

08/09 Season Passes on sale now!

Have a great Summer!


Weather Forecasts | Weather Maps | Weather Radar
Report: Monday 4/7/08

Snow Base Depth: 0"

Terrain: 0%

Lifts Operating: 0/5

New Natural Snow Last 24 Hours:

Surface Conditions:

Grooming: Nope

Snowmaking: Unfortunately no.

ADVISORY: Watch for obstructions both natural and man-made. Ice, thin spots, bare spots and variations on the snow surface can and will exist.

Operating Hours:

Crotched Mountain has closed for the 07/08 season.

Glade Trails:
Use caution in glades and be aware of hidden obstacles beneath the snow surface.

Terrain Parks: Closed

Terrain Park Report


Special Events:

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Snow Surface Terminology

* These definitions are for informational purposes only. The list below contains terms which are most common, but you may occasionally see other reported types of snow not listed below.

Packed Powder - very dry natural or man-made compacted snow that is no more than 12 hours old

Packed Snow - packed surface of natural or man-made snow that has not been through a thaw-freeze cycle

Groomed Snow - machine groomed man-made or natural snow that has not been subjected to thaw-freeze cycles

Groomed Granular - old snow base that has been machine-groomed to provide loose granular surface

Loose Granular - old base that is loose and movable

Frozen Granular - hard-surfaced granular base that has been frozen after thaw and/or rain

Wet Granular - loose or frozen granular snow that has been subjected to warm temperatures and/or rain

Spring Skiing (Corn Snow) - old base that has been thawed and re-frozen numerous times by cold nights and warm days so that the surface becomes heavy

Fresh Man-Made Snow / Man-Made Snow - varies with weather conditions and the types of snow that can be made. Colder weather can result in dry power while warmer weather can result in a wetter snow.



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