..WIDESPREAD AND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND SLEET POSSIBLE FOR VERMONT AND NORTHERN NEW YORK THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY NIGHT...
LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PLAINS STATES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...AND PUSH NORTHEAST INTO THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES BY FRIDAY MORNING. AS THIS OCCURS...ADDITIONAL LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP ALONG THE NORTHERN MID ATLANTIC COAST DURING FRIDAY...AND MOVE NORTHEAST INTO THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY NIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF THESE TWO FEATURES WILL ALLOW WIDESPREAD SNOW TO OVERSPREAD NORTHERN NEW YORK AND VERMONT THURSDAY NIGHT...AND CONTINUE DURING THE DAY ON FRIDAY BEFORE TAPERING OFF FRIDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONALLY...INDICATIONS ARE THAT WARMER AIR ALOFT MAY PUSH INTO THE REGION FROM THE SOUTH AND WEST ON FRIDAY. IF THIS OCCURS...THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SLEET MAY MIX IN WITH THE SNOW DURING THE LATE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON HOURS. AT THIS TIME...AREAS ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VERMONT APPEAR TO HAVE THE HIGHEST LIKELIHOOD OF EXPERIENCING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF SLEET. THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO TAPER OFF TO SNOW SHOWERS BY FRIDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE AREA.
AT THIS TIME...CONFIDENCE IS INCREASING THAT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND SLEET WILL OCCUR ACROSS MOST OF THE NORTH COUNTRY LATER THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR A WINTER STORM IS PREPAREDNESS. PERSONS ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK AND VERMONT SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PREPARE FOR THIS UPCOMING WEATHER EVENT.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Stolen Snowmobiles
(2) Snowmobiles stolen Tyson area of Plymouth VT. Garage broken into sometime between 2/19 and 2/22.
1)1999 Yamaha Phazer , White with Yellow skis, SN 8DJ006894. Vt. Reg. 74MG, Woodford club pass.
2) 1997 Skidoo formula , Red 380 CC Fan, SN 1100802832, Vt. Reg. 73MG, Woodford club pass.
Please contact Skip 860-559-0492
1)1999 Yamaha Phazer , White with Yellow skis, SN 8DJ006894. Vt. Reg. 74MG, Woodford club pass.
2) 1997 Skidoo formula , Red 380 CC Fan, SN 1100802832, Vt. Reg. 73MG, Woodford club pass.
Please contact Skip 860-559-0492
Friday, February 23, 2007
February 2007 Newsletter
February 2007 Newsletter
President: Art Dages(496-2577)
Trail Master: Marty DeHeer(496-7051)
Vice President: Tony Amenta
Asst. Trail Master: Paul Pizzale
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Safety Instructor: Skip Wallace
Treasurer: Lois DeHeer
We had our February meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Twelve members attended. Please join us at the next meeting.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER: FEBRUARY 24, 2007
Our progressive dinner will take place regardless of snow conditions. There is a limit of 30 people for this event. Please RSVP by February 16th to Art or Cathi Dages at 496-2577. A donation of $5 per person is requested. Appetizers will be served at 6:00 pm at Reggie and Kathi Orr’s. If you wish to have a tour guide, meet at Kenyon’s at 5:30 pm. If anyone would like to help with appetizers or desserts please call Kathi Orr at 407-4161 for appetizers and Cathi Dages at 496-2577 for desserts.
CANADA RIDE
Our club trip to Real Masse will be March 2, 2007. We will be leaving from Kenyon’s at 9:00am. There is a limit of 20 members for this ride. Spaces are already beginning to fill. Call Art Dages at 496-2577 as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
VAST SCHOLARSHIPS
There are two $1500 scholarships available from VAST for members, spouses, or dependents. Contact Art Dages (496-2577) for further information. Applications must be in the VAST office by March 1st.
MRRR BLOG SITE
Don’t forget to check our Blog site for the latest information. Tony has been updating regularly. The address is: MADRIVERRIDGERUNNERS.BLOGSPOT.COM
NEXT MEETING will be Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Fayston Municipal Building. (NOTE: this is a change to the second Tuesday of the month – due to Town Meeting
President: Art Dages(496-2577)
Trail Master: Marty DeHeer(496-7051)
Vice President: Tony Amenta
Asst. Trail Master: Paul Pizzale
Secretary: Cathi Dages
Safety Instructor: Skip Wallace
Treasurer: Lois DeHeer
We had our February meeting at the Fayston Town Hall on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Twelve members attended. Please join us at the next meeting.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER: FEBRUARY 24, 2007
Our progressive dinner will take place regardless of snow conditions. There is a limit of 30 people for this event. Please RSVP by February 16th to Art or Cathi Dages at 496-2577. A donation of $5 per person is requested. Appetizers will be served at 6:00 pm at Reggie and Kathi Orr’s. If you wish to have a tour guide, meet at Kenyon’s at 5:30 pm. If anyone would like to help with appetizers or desserts please call Kathi Orr at 407-4161 for appetizers and Cathi Dages at 496-2577 for desserts.
CANADA RIDE
Our club trip to Real Masse will be March 2, 2007. We will be leaving from Kenyon’s at 9:00am. There is a limit of 20 members for this ride. Spaces are already beginning to fill. Call Art Dages at 496-2577 as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
VAST SCHOLARSHIPS
There are two $1500 scholarships available from VAST for members, spouses, or dependents. Contact Art Dages (496-2577) for further information. Applications must be in the VAST office by March 1st.
MRRR BLOG SITE
Don’t forget to check our Blog site for the latest information. Tony has been updating regularly. The address is: MADRIVERRIDGERUNNERS.BLOGSPOT.COM
NEXT MEETING will be Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Fayston Municipal Building. (NOTE: this is a change to the second Tuesday of the month – due to Town Meeting
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Trail Report-Tuesday February 20
Grooming continues night and day and our trails are getting better and better. Lenny was out again this afternoon packing the lower Camel's Hump Trail. The majority of our trails have now been packed twice and the fields have been dragged. Don't miss out on our great conditions and get out and ride
Monday, February 19, 2007
Trail Report-Monday February 19 (Evening Update)
The cold temps we received last night and throughout today did wonders on the trails and everything that has been rolled has set up nicely. Lenny rolled the upper Camel's Hump trail again today all the way to the railway underpass by the Winooski River and Paul rolled the lower Camel's Hump trail last night. The rumor is that Paul is going out with drag this evening.
Pics were taken this afternoon.
Pics were taken this afternoon.
Rebuilding The Turner Barn
In the morning on Thursday, February 15th the roof on part of the barn at the Turner Dairy Farm in Waitsfield collapsed from the weight of snow. Five cows were killed. Two cows were injured. The Turners are landowners who share their land with the club and some of our best trails along the Mad River traverse their property. All club members are encouraged to help the Turner's in anyway that they can.
A website has been set up with information on how to help out the Turner's and their cows.
http://www.vermontlocalvore.org/turner.html.
This website has been added to the "Links" section on the right column of the club's blog.
Trail Report-Monday February 19
Our groomers have been running non-stop since Thursday and conditions continue to improve. We received 3+ feet of very light and bottomless powder from the Valentines Day storm and it is going to take some more time to have everything packed and then groomed. A special thanks go out to our hardworking volunteer grooming crew.
The trail to the top of the Northfield Ridge has been packed and groomed and it has been reported that the Northfield club has rolled their side of the ridge. The Log Job up to Beaver Meadows and through Camel's Hump Park to the railway underpass has been packed. The field from the railway underpass to Swinging Bridge has not been packed since the groomer is unable to fit under the railway underpass. The Kenyon's parking area has been plowed and the trail from Kenyon's to the the Duxbury store is groomed. We have packed the trail from the Duxbury Store over the hill to Patterson's Camp and back up to the Log Job. The trail to Huntington still needs to be packed and we hope to be able to get there later in the week after the snow has set up some more.
Overall trail conditions are very soft and it is highly recommended that you ride with a shovel and are prepared to dig out your sled as needed.
Pics were taken on Sunday.
The trail to the top of the Northfield Ridge has been packed and groomed and it has been reported that the Northfield club has rolled their side of the ridge. The Log Job up to Beaver Meadows and through Camel's Hump Park to the railway underpass has been packed. The field from the railway underpass to Swinging Bridge has not been packed since the groomer is unable to fit under the railway underpass. The Kenyon's parking area has been plowed and the trail from Kenyon's to the the Duxbury store is groomed. We have packed the trail from the Duxbury Store over the hill to Patterson's Camp and back up to the Log Job. The trail to Huntington still needs to be packed and we hope to be able to get there later in the week after the snow has set up some more.
Overall trail conditions are very soft and it is highly recommended that you ride with a shovel and are prepared to dig out your sled as needed.
Pics were taken on Sunday.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Duxbury Store
The Duxbury Store is open Monday-Friday from 6AM-6PM, Saturdays from 7AM-6PM and on Sundays from 8-3.
The store is located on route 100 between Waterbury and Waitsfield and offers direct access to our trails. They offer free parking and there is plenty of room for your truck and trailer. They often stay open later on Sundays during the season if there are lots of riders out on the trail. The Duxbury Store is a great place to top off your tank, purchase a TMA or map, stock up on snacks and drinks or a steamed hot dog.
The store is located on route 100 between Waterbury and Waitsfield and offers direct access to our trails. They offer free parking and there is plenty of room for your truck and trailer. They often stay open later on Sundays during the season if there are lots of riders out on the trail. The Duxbury Store is a great place to top off your tank, purchase a TMA or map, stock up on snacks and drinks or a steamed hot dog.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Snow Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT
444 AM EST FRI FEB 2 2007
...ACCUMULATING SNOW LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT IN ADVANCE OF MORE ARCTIC AIR FOR THE NORTH COUNTRY...
AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE NORTHERN GREAT LAKES TODAY AND ACROSS SOUTHERN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC TONIGHT WITH ACCOMPANYING LOW PRESSURE AND COLD FRONT. THIS WILL BRING A LARGE SWATH OF SNOW TO THE REGION LATER TODAY THAT WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING AND THEN EXIT FROM WEST TO EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THEREAFTER...COLDER AIR RETURNS TO THE REGION SATURDAY AND CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK.
IN ADDITION...BRISK WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS FLOWING ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO WILL CREATE A MAJOR LAKE EFFECT SNOWFALL EVENT. ALTHOUGH THE MAIN EVENT IS LIKELY TO REMAIN SOUTH OF SAINT LAWRENCE AND
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...PORTIONS OF THE ADIRONDACKS WILL WITNESS SNOW SHOWERS AND HEAVIER SNOW SQUALLS AT TIMES SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. PLEASE STAY TUNED TO LATER FORECASTS ON THIS DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT
444 AM EST FRI FEB 2 2007
...ACCUMULATING SNOW LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT IN ADVANCE OF MORE ARCTIC AIR FOR THE NORTH COUNTRY...
AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE NORTHERN GREAT LAKES TODAY AND ACROSS SOUTHERN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC TONIGHT WITH ACCOMPANYING LOW PRESSURE AND COLD FRONT. THIS WILL BRING A LARGE SWATH OF SNOW TO THE REGION LATER TODAY THAT WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING AND THEN EXIT FROM WEST TO EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THEREAFTER...COLDER AIR RETURNS TO THE REGION SATURDAY AND CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK.
IN ADDITION...BRISK WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS FLOWING ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO WILL CREATE A MAJOR LAKE EFFECT SNOWFALL EVENT. ALTHOUGH THE MAIN EVENT IS LIKELY TO REMAIN SOUTH OF SAINT LAWRENCE AND
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...PORTIONS OF THE ADIRONDACKS WILL WITNESS SNOW SHOWERS AND HEAVIER SNOW SQUALLS AT TIMES SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. PLEASE STAY TUNED TO LATER FORECASTS ON THIS DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION.
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