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Written by Powder Steve
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 15:35 |
Powderchaser hitting the snow waves at Snowbird!
POWDER OUTLOOK
Our pattern of splitting southern storms continues as 4-6 inches fell today in the southern San Juans, 3 inches at Telluride (As of 3pm), and 2-3 inches in the Northern Utah mountains. The bulk of the moisture is just now approaching the 4 corners and should see enhanced snowfall tonight into Monday afternoon however limited to areas favored by Southerly flow (Durango, Silverton, Wolf Creek, Taos). these areas should see between 8-11 inches by late Monday. Telluride should only see 4-7 inches additional dumpage. Temperatures will keep snow levels at 6500 making for some pretty dense snow in spots! The front range of Colorado could see some light snow on Monday night when the winds shift to the North (Winter Park Secret). A second storm will impact the region on Tuesday night that should have much colder air but at this point not overly optimistic for heavy mountain snows (Light snow likely Tuesday night into Wednesday) of which the pattern remains favorable for the Southern Rockies and if lucky the Wasatch?
The Chase? My chase will take me to Grand Junction Sunday night where I can evaluate the snow totals at 5am with hope of catching some dumpage at Telluride or Crested Butte Monday Morning. My confidence is not very high a this point but the possibility of 8 inches or more is certainly possible?
Extended: High Pressure takes hold Friday/Saturday and there is a hint of a decent storm by Sunday next week!
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Written by Powder Steve
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Friday, 05 March 2010 16:58 |
Quick update! POWCAST:
The Wasatch of Utah has soaked up the majority of moisture with approx 20 inches of medium density snow at Snowbird and Alta with sunny skies in the past hour.The cold northwest flow is over central and northern Colorado currently however radar looks pretty weak. I would expect only 2-5 inch additional snows tonight (Colorado) which is certainly a far upset from the 6-12 I had expected! Steamboat might be the winner with around 6 inches thus far? This year has been nothing short of surprises but as usual Utah gets the powder god again. I really can't wait for the next Vail Dump!
Long Range:
The good news for Colorado is that a fairly potent storm is still on track for late in the weekend. Currently it looks like a heavy snow event for the 4 corners beginning Sunday morning (Heavy snow late Sunday/Monday AM). The winds take a shift on Monday perhaps giving moderate snow further north especially Aspen by mid afternoon Monday. The south will see the highest amounts however signs point to even the central mountains getting into the action with the highest intensity from 3pm Sunday to 4pm Monday. Another storm is on track for mid week and the long term models might even be better by next weekend or early the following week!
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Written by Powder Steve
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 23:30 |
Quick update! POWCAST:
Storm is currently over Central Utah producing heavy snow over Park City (7 inches as of 11pm Thursday), and all northern Utah mountains tonight. Snow totals will be in the 8-14 inch ranch by mid day Friday! Alta has 8 inches as of 11pm.
Colorado will see moderate to heavy snow tracking directly over I-70 and working North through Steamboat, Vail, and Summit County Friday morning through most of the day continuing through the evening. Snow totals are still on the alert range from 6-12 inches especially the Gore Range and areas north. Aspen will see slightly lighter amounts and Telluride will see from 3-6 inches. Powder Day Friday will prevail in many spots so get up early and chase the pow! I am settled in Park City for the night and will evaluate at 5am. Snow will be lingering in the wasatch on Friday and will continue heavy in
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Written by Powder Steve
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 09:44 |
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The chase last weekend brought a mix of emotions as I lined up at Squaw Valleys KT 22 chair at 7:30 AM where over 20 folks were already in line for an epic 14 inches from Friday night. The line grew to over 75 by 8:30 AM as locals jaunted to get in for the freshies that were incidentally very dense with the exception of upper elevations. The trick I learned is to get there early, watch for snow levels below 4,000 feet and learn how to push to the front of the lines! The week ahead looks good so read on!
Outlook: Light snow will break out in the Sierra late today (3-7 inches medium to dense snow) and make it's way into Utah by Wednesday morning where light snow will persist into Thursday morning. Colorado will also see light snow chances through Thursday afternoon with relatively warm temperatures. The main event to get excited about will get into the Sierra by Wednesday afternoon and bring low snow levels (3500-4,000 feet) and a good shot for a powder day there on Thursday morning. The Rockies will start to see heavy low density snow on
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Written by Powder Steve
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Friday, 26 February 2010 23:53 |
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The chase for powder is on as I just pulled into the Sierra where it is dumping at upper elevations and raining at lake level. The Central and southern Sierra should pick up an additional 7-11 inches by mid morning Saturday as snow levels drop. The word on the street is that Squaw never opened the upper mountain on Friday so things should be buff under some freshies from tonight.
The Rockies?
Storm system is tracking due southeast where it will center itself over Arizona on Saturday and slowly move into southern Colorado and Utah Saturday night and Sunday. Southern Colorado should pick up moderate snow especially on Sunday morning in areas favored by southerly flow such as Wolf Creek and Durango and Crested Butte. I am less optimistic about Telluride and Aspen however things might change late Sunday when the winds shift to the north giving those areas a shot at 4-9 inches by daybreak on Monday.
The Chase will include Squaw Valley USA for Saturday (14 inches by lift opening), Wolf Creek for Sunday and Aspen for Monday (Wildcard). It is possible that areas along the southern front range will also see moderate snow favoring spots such as Monarch especially late on Sunday.
Long Term?
More snow is possible on Thursday/Friday next week in the typical El Nino pattern of taking the southerly route! What else is new huh?
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