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Introduction: Good morning, this is Max
Forgensi with the CHECK OUT OUR NEW GROOMING
EQUIPMENT HERE. To see past advisories check out the ARCHIVE. To see current conditions go to our WEATHER PAGE. To see photos go to the AVIPHOTOS page. Please give us your observations from
the field HERE. The more observations we get, the
better this forecast can be. OUR LEVEL 1 AIARE COURSE
SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 5TH-7TH IS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW AND LACK OF STUDENTS. WE WILL RESCHEDULE THIS COURSE IN THE
FUTURE |
General Conditions: Finally, some
snow is in the forecast. The
Pre-Laurel weather station is back up and running! The station is showing winds have predominantly been out
of the west for the past 24 hours, averaging between 10-20 mph for that
duration. The snow conditions
are variable and the past week of high pressure has started to recrystallize
some of the surface snow on the ground.
Recycled powder will be found on North-East aspects while on
South-West aspect be prepared for crusts and in some places, no snow at
all. The best bet is to find
some 30 degree slopes below tree-line on North aspects…beware of ground
hazards though. To get a winter workout, go
up and use the groomed Nordic and Skate Ski trails! On Friday, 1/5, the LUNA groomers will lay a new carpet of
corduroy. Mountain Weather: (At 10,500’) – Today:
Increasing clouds,
with a high near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind between 10 and 20 mph. |
Weather Station/ Location |
Snow Depth (HS):
in./cm |
Storm Total (HN): in./cm |
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Current Observations:
Wind, 48 hour snow |
Geyser
Pass Trailhead (9,600’): (snotel link) |
15.0” |
0 |
31.3 |
Temperatures are decreasing, Relative
humidity is increasing. |
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24” |
0 |
N/a |
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24” |
0 |
n/a |
Thin, below normal coverage |
N/a |
N/a |
21.5 |
West winds at 20 mph gusts to 40 mph |
Avalanche Conditions: (Link to the
International Avalanche Danger Scale here)
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We are currently calling the Avalanche danger MODERATE, meaning that human triggered avalanches are possible.
There are still some stiff wind slabs at and above treeline. Currently, any human triggered
avalanches will probably be small and could only be triggered in a few
locations. What we are waiting
for is what this storm on the horizon will bring us. If enough snow falls and transporting
surface winds are present, be sure that the avalanche danger will rise in
accordance to these direct action avalanche makers. |