Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Special Early Season Skiing at Loon Mountain
Don't forget that we have awesome hotel accommodations for ski lovers of all ages here at Woodwards Resort and Woodwards Inn of Lincoln. Why not book a room so you can enjoy our fabulous indoor pool and hot tub or sauna after a fun day of early season powder? Or have a great meal at our restaurant and a cocktail at our full bar. It's a great time to come to Woodwards.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Accuweather Says it's Going to be a Tough Winter! Ride it out with us.
La Niña, a phenomenon that occurs when sea surface temperatures across the equatorial central and eastern Pacific are below normal, is what made last year's winter so awful for the Midwest and Northeast. Monster blizzards virtually shut down the cities of New York and Chicago. Last winter was one of New York City's snowiest on record.
La Niñas often produce a volatile weather pattern for the Midwest and Northeast during winter due to the influence they have on the jet stream. The graphic below shows the position the jet stream typically takes over the U.S. during La Niña.
This graphic illustrates the common position the jet stream takes over the United States during La Niña.
Therefore, instead of New York City enduring the worst of winter this year, it will likely be Chicago.
"The brunt of the winter season, especially when dealing with cold, will be over the North Central U.S.," stated Paul Pastelok, expert long-range meteorologist and leader of the AccuWeather.com Long-Range Forecasting Team.
Chicago, which endured a monster blizzard last winter, could be one of the hardest-hit cities in terms of both snow and cold in the winter ahead.
AccuWeather.com Long-Range Meteorologist Josh Nagelberg even went so far as to say, "People in Chicago are going to want to move after this winter."
While winter's worst may not be focused over the major cities of the Northeast this year, the region will not get by unscathed. Pastelok warns there could be a few significant snow and ice storms that could pack a punch.
Ice events could also be a problem for areas farther south from the southern Plains to the southern Appalachians this season, while a significant severe weather threat develops in the lower Mississippi Valley in February. This threat is of extreme concern for areas in Mississippi and Alabama that were devastated by tornadoes in the spring.
The West is expected to be split between mild and dry conditions in the Southwest and highly variable, frequently changing weather elsewhere.
Chances that Texas pulls out of its epic drought this winter are extremely slim with below-normal precipitation predicted for a large portion of the state.
Brutal Winter Ahead for the Midwest, Great Lakes
Hands down, AccuWeather.com's long-range experts agree that the Midwest and Great Lakes region will be dealt the worst of winter this year.
Bitterly cold blasts of arctic air are expected to invade the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes from December through January, while snowfall averages above normal. "A couple of heavy hitters are possible [during this time]," Pastelok said in relation to the snow.
In terms of both snow and cold, this winter is expected to be the worst in Chicago.
More Monster Snowstorms for the Northeast This Winter?
Overall, this winter is not expected to be as extreme as last winter for the Northeast's major cities. However, there could still be a few snow or ice storms that have a significant impact.
Snowfall is forecast to average near or even slightly above normal in areas south and east of the mountains from Virginia to Maine.
For areas north and west of the Appalachians, however, snowfall for the season is expected to be much higher. An early, heavy lake-effect snow season will put northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York into the zone of winter's worst snow and cold, according to the team.
Ice Zone Sets Up across Southern States; Severe Threat Develops in February
The Long-Range Team expects areas from northeastern Texas and Oklahoma into Kentucky and Tennessee to deal with more ice than snow events this winter, especially from early to mid-season.
Occasionally, icing could affect areas farther east into the western Carolinas and northern parts of Alabama and Georgia. This would be most likely in January.
The team also expects a significant risk for severe weather and flood events to develop over the lower Mississippi Valley in February. Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, which were devastated by tornadoes in the spring, will be extremely sensitive to any severe weather outbreaks.
Southwest, Texas Stay Parched and Warmer than Normal
"Mild and dry" will unfortunately be the mantra this winter for much of Texas and the Southwest, a region that desperately needs rain. Texas continues to suffer through the worst drought in its history.
Precipitation is expected to remain below normal in southern and western Texas and the interior Southwest this season. "The interior Southwest will be the driest area of the country through winter," Pastelok said.
Northern and eastern Texas, however, could fair a bit better with higher chances for precipitation as cold fronts "make it there with ease," as Pastelok stated. The downside to these higher precipitation chances, however, will be the risk of ice events, especially from late December into January.
West to Experience Big Swings This Winter
Apart from the Southwest, people across the western U.S. can expect large swings in weather conditions this winter, according to the Long-Range Team.
December is likely to feature above-normal warmth across much of the entire West. However, from late December into January, the team expects a transition where cold fronts will drop farther south along the West Coast, reaching northern and central California. This transition should bring temperatures back near normal, away from the interior Southwest.
The famed "Pineapple Express," a phenomenon that occurs when a strong, persistent flow of tropical moisture sets up from the Hawaiian Islands to the West Coast of the U.S., could develop for a time this winter. This phenomenon often leads to excessive rain and incredible snow events.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Join us for Christmas Tree Package Weekends, just $190 per person.
In yesteryear the whole family would journey into the woods to find their Christmas Tree.
We would like to offer you a modern version of this delightful tradition. Come and enjoy New England Hospitality, wonderful dinners, breakfasts, and a 2 night stay at Woodward’s Resort or Woodward’s Inn of Lincoln & Suites with our Christmas Tree Package Weekends.
Journey to the Rocks in Bethlehem (just 15 mins. north of us), enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride on their 1300-acre wooded estate and find the perfect family Christmas Tree and Wreath. There's no better way to celebrate the season with your family. Oh, and did we mention that kids stay and eat for just $5 per day? That's right, just $5 per day!
The Woodwards Resort $190* Christmas Tree Weekend Package:
November 18th-December 16th, 2011 (weekends only)
Package Includes:
*2 Nights Lodging
*Dinner Daily (choice of menu)
*Breakfast Daily (choice of menu)
*Select & Cut Your Own 6-8’ Christmas Tree
*Take Home a 12” Hand-Decorated Wreath
*Enjoy a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
*Visit with Santa (on Sundays)
*Complimentary Gift
*Check out Santa’s Room to see if he’s there!
*Tax & Gratuities Not Included.
If you'd like a truly special experience, upgrade to a Family Suite for only $50 more per day (plus tax). Christmas Tree Weekends book quickly so call us today to book yours.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Have Your Next Event at our Lafayette Function Room
Need a location for your next meeting or group gathering? Contact our sales team at 603-745-8141 or email sales@woodwardsresort.com to book our brand new Lafayette Function Room! We can accomdate groups ranging from 5 to 100 people depending on room set up.
Keep us in mind for your
Keep us in mind for your
- Corporate meetings
- Company events
- Office parties
- Church functions
- Club outings
- Family reunions
- Weddings
And more! Discounted group room accommodations and custom meal packages are available for all groups.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thanks to Our Guests for On-Line Reviews Like This!
We loved it and we'll be back next year!”.....Reviewed August 16, 2011
estaples1...
Marlborough, Massachusetts
My husband and I just stayed here for 4 nights with our 3 year old daughter. We had a wonderful time, and will definitely be back next year. Prior to booking our trip, I read some negative reviews about this hotel that really made me nervous, so I felt the need to write this review to let everyone know that this place is wonderful! We stayed in a family suite. It was very spacious and modern. The suite was cleaner than our own house is! Everything was spotless! The indoor and outdoor pools were both in excellent condition. The suite had a brand new jacuzzi tub, which we loved - and a flat screen TV in the bedroom. The staff was excellent. While we were there, I talked to a number of the staff members about the negative reviews that I had read online, because I was pretty shocked. It seems that the hotel recently came under new management, and has undergone a number of renovations. Also, everyone seemed to agree that the family suites were much more modern than the individual rooms. I would recommend that you call the hotel before booking anything. If you are booking a stay in one of the family suites, you will not be disappointed. I didn't see any of the individual rooms, so I can't speak to those.
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