La Sal Mountains
In spite of impressive storm totals throughout the region, the La Sals only received 4" - 6" of new snow over the course of the last storm. Things have freshened up a bit though in most areas you can still feel a hard,underlying surface. Sheltered, northerly aspects where the snow has drifted in provide the softest turning conditions. Ridge top winds overnight have shifted to the NE and are blowing in the 15 -20 mph range. It is 13 degrees on Pre Laurel Peak and 20 at the Geyser Pass trailhead.
La Sal Mountains Current Weather
Wind speeds and temperature at 11,700' on Pre-Laurel Peak.
New snow totals and temperature at Geyser Pass Trailhead.
New snow totals and temperature in Gold Basin.
Abajo / Blue Mountains
The Abajo's faired much better in this storm picking up 15" of much needed snow at Camp Jackson and 10" at Buckboard Flat. Snow conditions have been extremely low in the Abajos this season and most sun exposed aspects were melted down to the ground prior to this storm. Best riding and turning conditions will be found on upper elevation shadier aspects though this is where you will also find the greatest avalanche danger. Keep this in mind as you venture out in search of good snow , and beware of recently buried obstacles such as rocks and stumps just below the surface. Winds on Abajo Peak have been remarkably well behaved overnight blowing in the single digits from the NE and it is currently 14 degrees up there.
Abajo / Blue Mountains Current Weather
Winds and temperature on Abajo Peak.
Snow total at Buckboard Flat.