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Under mostly clear skies, the mountain temperatures are cold and range from 5-8 °F. Winds continue to blow from the northwest but have slowed dramatically, and only a few anemometers report 5-10 mph wind speeds. At 11,000', the winds are a little stronger and blow from the northwest at 15-20 mph. In the past 24 hours, we've received a relatively even coat of fresh white paint. Storm totals range from 3-6 inches of new snow (0.35-0.63 water).

Today, we will have clearing skies as the storm exits and high-pressure returns. Winds should be on their best behavior and only blow 5-15 mph from the north. It will be a cold day as temperatures will only climb into the upper teens °F by this afternoon.

The recent storm has improved the riding and turning conditions dramatically, especially on aspects that still had dry cold snow underneath. On sunny slopes, there is a hard, slick, frozen crust in many spots where backcountry riders reported needing ski crampons in steep exposed terrain.