NO NEW SNOW FOR 4 DAYS
MID MOUNTAIN BASE DEPTH AT LOBO 64"
Another warm day and another inch of snow has melted off of our base. No new snow for four days and this heat has melted about 4 inches off our base. By the afternoon yesterday, the entire mountain was consisted of creamy spring skiing, with the exception of the most shaded areas. This morning, the upper mountain is going to heat much faster than anything down low. The South Facing Challenger terrain, and the South Face of the Tram will have a couple hours of a sunny head start. It's barely below freezing up on the summit, and the winds are barely blowing. Down low we have a bit of a temperature inversion going on, so our base area and the groomers approaching it are all very firm. Temps are expected to get even warmer than yesterday out there, but there are also clouds expected to start rolling in this afternoon, which could really effect your mashed potatoes.
WIND AND TEMPS: Today's temps are expected to range between 28°F at the base this morning, up to 45°F this afternoon, with mid mountain temps climbing to 40°F. Winds are expected out of the South, gusting to only 15mph at the summit. All under mostly sunny skies with high flying clouds rolling in this afternoon.
Late in the day yesterday, as the sun becan to get lower and it's angle changed, South Facing terrain begain to firm up fast, so keep that in mind as those clouds start rolling in this afternoon. No need to get up early for first chair this morning, unless you like ice. Two course records were set in the Shedhorn Skimo yesterday by a husband and wife duo, which goes to tell you that the conditions were fast, the same will be true this morning. By 10-10:30 things should start softening up nicely, and by 1pm it'll be another slush puddle. The mogul skiing is fantastic right now all around the mountain, with wonderful flow and great coverage to keep you zippering. There are some chalky steeps remaining in the Bowl, off of Challenger, and of course in the Headwaters. It's going to be another beautiful day out there to soak up some sun. Only some light snow expected for the next few days, which is going to make for nothing more than dust on an incredible crust.
As always, remember to stay safe, and have fun out there.
