NO NEW SNOW
MID MOUNTAIN BASE DEPTH AT LOBO 24.9"
Good morning skiers and snowboarders, this is Mario with your SnoFax report for Saturday, December 14th, 2024. I apologize for the late update, but I still have 2 other jobs! I kid, but seriously, with enough support SnoFax could be my full time job, and all it takes is a little skin in the game, from a lot of people who love skiing in Big Sky.
WIND AND TEMPS: Today's temps are expcted to range between 18°F at the summit, and 32°F at the base, with mid mountain temps in the 20's, and winds are expected out of the South, gusting to 45mph at the summit.
South winds have begun howling this morning, gusting to 55mph at the summit. These winds can help and hurt our skiing off of the Tram. We may see a wind buffed lower half of our uppermountain skiing, but could also see the upper rocks stripped. These winds aren't expected to stop anytime soon, and are supposed to bring with them more snow starting later this evening. Let's pray it shows up early.
The light could be a littel flat at times today, and the wind a little strong. No knowing exactly when we can expect the Northside to open up for skiing. But 8 Shooter was promised for late December, so maybe an early Christmas present?
Today should be a wonderful Saturday, probably one of the chiller Saturday's of the year, as the weekends just seem to grow in intensity after Christmas. Many people are traveling home for the holiday's at this point, and are not yet taking their ski vacations.
A few days in a row of snow are expected, which is always a good sign. Old man winter loves to deliver early in the morning, and during the middle of the day in Big Sky it seems, so let's see if he decides to follow that pattern this go around. Be ready to try to pounce on any new rope drops, as moguls have formed everywhere else. Shedhorn opened up providing more gladed tree skiing on the South Face, but keep in mind the Forest over there has lots of obstacles.
As always, remember to stay safe, and have fun out there.
