Killington Peak waiting for Thanksgiving Snow Storm

Killington Peak waiting for Thanksgiving Snow Storm

While the last few days have not been forgiving for the natural snow that had fallen around Killington this last week, the value of snow making to the ski industry is on full display. In the aftermath of two days of abnormally high temperatures for this time of year, including a day where it r@!ned, the areas of the Killington resort where snow making operations took place these last few weeks are still bright white against the gray mountain.

Work around the inn is progressing as we get ready for the winter season. The annual fall maintenance activities are basically complete. The warm temperatures the last few days allowed the last bit of work outside to be completed in comfortable temperatures.

Now we wait.

Around town anticipation is running high. All eyes are looking at the sky, or the weather channel. All ears are hanging on every weather forecast. Will we get dumped on, or will the storm just graze the area. No matter what happens, it looks like cold weather will return to allow Killington to refire their snow making system. But, if the weather forecasters are to be believed, 6 to 12 inches of new snow provided by Mother Nature would also be a great Thanksgiving gift to ski country.

Twig season making a brief return to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

But never matter. Mary and I have a lot to be thankful for as we enter into the Thanksgiving weekend. If we get snow, that's great. If not, the Thanksgiving Turkeys are still going into the ovens on Thursday as we celebrate the holiday with family and friends.

Where ever you may be, have safe travels as you prepare to give thanks.

Let it snow!