24hr snow = 0
base depth = 150
cumulative = 429
freezing level = valley
days riding = 7
five day forecast
another freaky weather system is kicking in and it looks like we are going to get warm springlike conditions for the remainder of the week. i guess the silver lining in this is that the warming snow may trigger a lot of natural avalanches, helping to break down the weak underlying layers. I imagine the alpine avalanche risk will get even higher until things cool down again.
was up yesterday and rode peak to peak for the first time. it gives you a great overall sense of the mountain layout but also exposes a few of those formerly hidden spots. took my first turns on blackomb this season. still longing for real winter conditions...
snow coverage: C
snow quality: C
run selection: C
crowds: B
visibility: C+
overall: C
5 comments:
Do you need me to come out there and fix your weather?
i'm pretty sure you could only make it better. pretty sure...
Hey Mark,
Any advice for a rider of groomers on best places to check out in the midst of this melty stuff next week? I'm assuming A.M. is better than P.M.--but does it ice up in the morning? Appreciate all of the posting this season--my vacation expectations have been tempered, but hopefully that'll just set me up to be pleasantly surprised?!
hey maxwell,
the valley has been icing over at night, but there is a strong inversion meaning that it is staying well above freezing at the roundhouse level. i haven't been up this week, but i would probably start high and work down the mountain throughout the day as the valley temp rises. the lower mountain will likely be a sheet of ice every morning. 7th heaven might be worth a shot in the AM.
Great to know. These temps are nuts! Will definitely look to start around 7th Heaven if possible. Thanks--and keep up the good work. (Probably goes without saying, but I'd be happy to buy you a beer while I'm in town...)
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