jan 31, 2008

24hr snow = 16cm
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 683cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 38

five day forecast
day1 sw 12-15 day2 sw 2 day3 10-15 day4 0 day5 2-5

15cm of powder overnight added to already great alpine conditions. only problem today was very poor visibility and flat light. had to stick the trees mainly, but that's not a complaint. had our best run of the season down million$ with a marathon of deep soft powder.

here's a comparison to the numbers from this time last year:

_______base depth____cumulative snow____days riding
2008:..........236.......................683....................38
2007:..........266.......................945....................43

- last year we hit the 300cm base depth on jan 3; this year we've been stuck around 240cm
- we've had almost the exact same amount of snow in dec and jan as last year; november was the big difference


snow coverage: A
snow quality: A
run selection: B+
crowds: A
visibility: C-
overall: B+