The episode opens with Cannon Mountain closing for skiing and riding on March 16th and 17th. It explains that spring weather in New England is creating hectic patterns, with current warm, windy, and rainy conditions. Overnight rainfall is expected to continue into early hours, and temperatures will drop Tuesday morning. The timing of warm and cold fronts makes for extremely challenging conditions, not allowing the snowpack to drain. The resort decides to sit tight to deliver the best possible conditions. Listeners are advised to check back for updates and plan for reopening on Wednesday. For those who purchased lessons, rentals, or tickets for the closed days, a full refund or resort credit is available by calling 603-823-7722 extension 786 or emailing cannonrefunds at dncrnh.gov. The episode introduces NH Resident Sundays, a new program running through the end of March where New Hampshire residents can buy discounted lift tickets for $54 online on Sundays, matching the NH Resident Wednesdays rate. A valid NH ID is required for each ticket. It then covers operational closures: winch operation, racing, parks, and uphill routes are closed. Specific closed routes include Lower Ravine, Middle Ravine, Upper Ravine, Lowest Section, Taft-Slalom, and Summit. Anyone accessing uphill routes must have a valid uphill pass and armband, available for purchase at the ticket window, and should read the uphill policy. Finally, it promotes the sale of 2026-2027 cannon-only season passes at last year's rates, with a deadline of April 30th, 2026, to lock in best rates, a discounted buddy ticket, and an interest-free payment plan.
