From the Mt. Baker website:
2015 Legendary Banked Slalom
UPDATE: Wednesday March 18
Soooo close, we were soooo, soooooooooooo close.
Things were looking great after that nice hit of snowfall we received last Sunday and forecasts at the time looked good, making it feasible to reopen for this coming weekend and run the 29½ Banked Slalom.
However NWAC and NOAA have just issued a revised forecast that is calling for heavier rain and warm temperatures for longer than were originally expected. Forecasts had been calling for freezing levels to drop by Friday night with some snow Saturday, but now they are expected to remain high till Saturday night. The base has already consolidated considerably and with the revised forecast expected to reduce our base further and below what we need to operate, we have concluded it is not possible to reopen the ski area this weekend. And therefore we must cancel the 29½ Banked Slalom. Arrrrrggghhhh!!!
So we'll be listening to some sad country music, at least until Saturday night when we'll revive our spirits with some great music and great company at the Mt. Baker Bowl Benefit at Chair 9 in Glacier. This benefit was created by some of our awesome Banked Slalom sponsors to raise funds for a grindline bowl in Glacier. (There will be a raffle for a lifetime entry to the Legendary Banked Slalom!) Check out the details below and the attached flyer (with Jamie Lynn original art)
This is a major event and a big economic driver for our community. Pray for snow next year - everybody is hurting...
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