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Local ski mountains rejoice over ‘unforgettable weekend’ of snow

One ski resort called the storm a "snowy spring dream."

By Kristi Palma

March 25, 2024

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A major snowstorm dumped more than 2 feet of snow in parts of northern New England this past weekend, bringing relief to local ski mountain operators.

The lack of snow this winter has been especially hard for winter sports, and some ski resorts have struggled to remain open. Both Portland and Bangor in Maine typically see more than a foot of snow in February and this year only received 0.6 inches and 1.2 inches, respectively, according to newscentermaine.com.

“For the most part, it’s been a winterless winter,” David Robinson, New Jersey state climatologist, told the Associated Press earlier this month.

Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire, received 26 inches of new snow in 48 hours, bringing the week’s snow total to over 3 feet, the mountain reported on social media.

“It sets us up for a really good spring,” Kevin Bell, vice president of marketing for Loon Mountain, told The Boston Globe on Saturday.

Gunstock Mountain reported 14 inches of snow, calling it an “unforgettable weekend” on social media.

For one couple at Gunstock, the day will truly never be forgotten.

“Yesterday, Jana and Troy got engaged at our summit in the middle of a snowstorm! Cheers to the happy couple,” wrote the ski area, posting a video of the snowy proposal.

Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, New Hampshire, called the storm “a snowy spring dream” on Sunday, reporting 17 inches of new snowfall. Ragged Mountain in Danbury, New Hampshire, reported receiving 20 inches on Sunday.

Killington in Vermont called it “a weekend to remember,” reporting 17 inches of snow on Sunday, while Smugglers’ Notch in Jeffersonville, Vermont, reported more than a foot of snow.

Cannon Mountain Ski Area in Franconia, New Hampshire, received 22 to 30 inches of snow, according to its website.

Mid-storm, the team wrote on social media: “Mother Nature is feeling very generous.”

Travelers planning spring ski trips after the storm can check out which mountains remain open at onthesnow.com.