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Written by Powder Steve
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Sunday, 02 May 2010 07:12 |
Heavy Powder Warning continues for the Wasatch of Utah where over 40 inches has fallen in the past 4 days and another 16 inches overnight where the best conditions of the entire season are upon us. I beat the road closure at 5:30AM and can testify to the deep and moderate snowfall as of 8 am. The canyon road should open by 0830. I actually spent a few days going stir crazy watching the POW but stuck in New Mexico for a conference and avoided the weather maps. I think if I had seen a pic of Snowbird on Friday I would have quit my job and scurried back quicker or died of a heart attack. Sorry about the delay on this broadcast however keep reading for the extended forecast.
Extended:
It appears that several more storms will continue to impact the Rockies Tuesday-Thursday with periodic 4-8 inch dumps. These do not appear overly impressive however certainly enough to keep things fresh. This is the last week for Midweek lifts at Snowbird where they go to a weekend schedule starting on May 10th. Next week looks cold with a continued chance of snow! I officially transmit the epic alert so if you are not on the slopes you might want to consider some of the best May riding in history.
Powderchaser
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Written by Powder Steve
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Tuesday, 27 April 2010 07:09 |
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13 resorts remain open currently as an epic April continues to extend the season in many areas. The next winter storm has characteristics of something we might see in mid March and yet somehow it's almost May and we are going to see low snow levels and 14-20 inches at many resorts especially the Northern Sierra and Wasatch! Even Maine and New Hampshire will see snow with Sugarloaf extending their season and up to a foot of new snow expected by Wednesday morning. Snow/Rain will begin in the Sierra on Tuesday afternoon and turn heavy by Wednesday morning with all snow expected to the base areas with low snow levels (14-18 inch powder day on top). The Wasatch of Utah will see temps go from as high as 70 in Park City, and 55 at Alta on Tuesday to the mid 20's by Wednesday night and Thursday. Snow will break out early Wednesday morning turning heavy by the afternoon and continuing into Thursday/Friday (Storm totals in the 18-20 inch range by Friday). Colorado will see snow on Thursday/Friday with the best conditions around Loveland and A Basin on Friday morning and perhaps even Saturday as some snow should continue to fall into the weekend. What puts this storm on the map is snow levels that are going to mirror mid March.
The Powder Chase:
Wednesday Morning: Squaw Valley, Sugarloaf Maine for those East Coasters!
Wednesday PM: Snowbird beginning to get deep however still on top of crust
Thursday Morning: Snowbird getting deeper and snow level dropping to the Valley
Friday: Loveland or Abasin in Colorado, Snowbird could see continued low density snow on top of the 12-15 inches from the previous 48 hours-conditions getting better
Saturday: Colorado resorts continuing to see light snow especially near the Front |
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Written by Powder Steve
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Saturday, 17 April 2010 14:34 |
The motto I have used for the past 10 years is that "It is always snowing somewhere" as no winter has ever brought us a full skunk as long as you are willing to travel! This year was no exception as record snowfalls favored the Southwest where resorts in Arizona ended up beating some places in Colorado! Arizona Snowbowl had 321 inches of snow this season in comparison to Winter Park where just 274 inches fell and ironically both resorts sit at almost the same base elevation (9,000 feet).
Overall, the 2009/10 season ended up near normal for the Wasatch (500 inches at Alta/Snowbird), slightly above normal for Central California (480 inches at the peak of Squaw and 524 inches at Kirkwood), significantly above normal for
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Written by Powder Steve
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Sunday, 11 April 2010 14:56 |
After a significant warm up this weekend and many resorts closing for the season an unseasonably cold winter storm will blast the Sierra and the Rockies Monday through Tuesday. The Sierra will see up to 20 inches of snow beginning late Sunday night and Monday morning with relatively decent densities and moderate winds. 1-2 feet of fresh are expected by Monday afternoon. The Wasatch of Utah will see snow fall primarily overnight Monday making Tuesday a great day to hit Snowbird, Alta, Solitude or Brighton. Snow will still be falling throughout the day and totals should range in the 11-16 inch range by late Tuesday. Colorado will see moderate snow after midnight on Monday with light snow continuing into Tuesday with higher snow levels tracking near the Wyoming border throughout a large portion of the mountains on Tuesday (6-14 inches). Snow will be higher density in Colorado.
The Chase:
After biking today it is hard to believe another powder day is putting me on the move! My chase this week would include Squaw Valley on Monday where it might become an epic storm ski day of deep on top of crud however by afternoon you most likely wont feel much underneath. The Wasatch is on my top picks for Tuesday especially North facing to reduce the crud factor and hopefully snow levels starting high and lowering throughout the day will make it epic like by the afternoon. I would consider Copper or vail late on Tuesday or perhaps Wednesday morning. Anyone dare to try the powder trifecta in April?
Enjoy the snow and keep biking in between these dumps that look like they might continue long term for April. What is really amazing is low snow levels for this time of year! Please continue to post your powder in the forums section! We need your feedback and to keep us honest!
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Written by Powder Steve
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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 16:56 |
EPIC Storm is continuing over Colorado and Utah with orographic snows under Northwest Flow bringing another 6-10 inches of dry powder to the Northern Mountains of Colorado Tuesday night (Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat, and some areas near the Divide will do best). An additional 4-9 inches is likely over the Cottonwoods of Utah into early Wednesday where the sun will finally break out after nearly 7 powder days in a row.
EPIC FACTS:
Alta is reporting over 47 inches in 48 hours as well as similar amounts at Solitude, Brighton and even the Canyons who has picked up 82 inches in the past 6 days!
The snorkels are sold out at Walmart in Park City and the real news is that all of those freshies at Alta and Snowbird will be fresh pickings tomorrow since neither mountain opened on Tuesday. The same is true for Ninety Nine Ninety at the Canyons and Honeycomb at Solitude. Vail has received 18 inches in the past 24 hours as of PM and I expect an additional 7-9 on Tuesday night. The Back Bowls will be deep!
Powderchaser Exacta:
The Exacta was hit today as Powderchaser grabbed 1st chair at Solitude and managed to race back to the Canyons at 12 Noon where I managed to make 1st chair at the Super Condor Express where only 20 locals were blessed with the goodies before the rest of the mountain figured it out. That was a solid 4 hours of untracked powder and 2 openings at both resorts!
The Chase:
My chase if you are in Colorado is to hit Vail, Beaver Creek or perhaps some resorts near the front range as freshies will fall until daybreak on Wednesday especially near the Divide. If you don't mind fighting huge crowds head to Alta or Snowbird however it will most likely be late morning before the road will open. Other chase picks might include Powder Mountain (14 inches new) and Solitude where Honeycomb might open by afternoon and crowds will be less.
I declare the epic powder flag to be flown over Utah as this storm tops all of them for 2010 and brings the total annual snowfall to over 450 inches at Alta.
Get out and be safe on the slopes as your wildest dreams might come true on Wednesday morning!
Powderchaser
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