TRACE OF NEW SNOW OVER LAST 24 HOURS
Good news, MT avalance website is back up and running. Just a trace of new snow over the last 24 hours, and temps have been lingering in the single digits or below for the same amount of time. Yesterday's skiing off of the tram was fantastic, with a solid few inches of wind loaded cream, however the viz was terrible most of the day. Down low, the groomers are better than ever, especially when temps get cold like this, you can get an extra grip for each carve. There's only minor wind scouring from the cold W/NW breeze the last few days, but it definitely has made for some variable conditions. The same NW winds have continued overnight in Alpine, but are expected to give way to a warmer system, rolling in from the SW.
WIND AND TEMPS: Temps are expected to start off cold again this morning, around 0°F resort wide, but eventually things should warm up, ranging from 14°F at the summit, to 25°F at the base. Winds are expected to increase, rolling in out of the SW, gusting to 25mph at mid mountian in the afternoon, over 50mph at the summit. All of this under clear skies this morning, with clouds rolling in with the wind.
There's a chance for some wind holds this afternoon, as I'd imagine this incoming weather could be quite intense. We're talkin about a 25°F over the course of the morning. I'd say dress warm and ready for some weather. It's a wonderful time of year to get out and hit the mountain hard. To have the entire mountain open and skiing as well as it is by Late January is a special treat, combine that with the fact that there are really no major ski holidays right now, and you've got the perfect opportunity to score a lot of vert.
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As always, remember to stay safe, and have fun out there.
