The mountains picked up a couple inches of snow last night, and though it won't amount to much in the way of powder conditions, at least things will look a bit better. Pre Laurel winds are unavailable until we get another part next week, but down on Abajo Peak, winds yesterday averaged in the mid 20's with gusts into the 40's from the SE. They dropped off around 6:00 p.m. last night into the single digits, gusting into the teens from the SW. It's a very frigid 4 degrees on Pre Laurel Peak, and 16 at the Geyser Pass Trailhead.
In general, the snow surface has been pretty worked over from the effects of wind, sun and warm temperatures. The new snow will most improve things where the underlying surface is smooth, or in sheltered areas where settled powder conditions still remained. Remember that it is still a shallow, early season snow pack and many obstacles such as stumps, rocks, and dead fall lurk beneath the surface.
Base depth in Gold Basin: 29"
Base depth at Geyser Pass Trailhead: 19"
Winds, temperature and humidity on Pre-Laurel Peak
New snow totals, temperature and humidity in Gold Basin
Total snow depth and temperature at Geyser Pass Trailhead