Winds on Pre-Laurel Peak: SSE 10-20 Temp 31° F Percent of Normal: 136%

Southerly winds picked up a bit early this morning and they're expected to increase throughout the day as high pressure moves on and gusty SW flow moves in. Skies should remain sunny today with high temps soaring into the high 40's and low 50's. Clouds develop tonight as a weak, shortwave trough brushes by. Sunny and breezy conditions return through the weekend with stormy weather on Monday.

It's a mixed bag of spring conditions out there with garden variety crusts and scoured or hard surfaces. Our man Dave Garcia has been hunting for corn on southerly aspects this week, and although he has reported some fun "almost corn" skiing, it's not quite there. Things should have frozen up enough last night that you can find some faux corn this morning, but with the wind, it may take a little longer to soften before it turns to slop. The window will be short. Clouds tonight will make for a marginal refreeze so today is probably your best chance.

Conditions on Mount Tukuhnikivatz or Tuk (pronounced touque). Many folks this time of year set their sites on this iconic mountain. If you are set on going up, be prepared for challenging conditions including firm snow, breakable crusts, and possibly some isolated, shallow, stiff wind slabs. Ski crampons will be helpful on the skin up, and carrying a tool for self arrest is recommended.