Under clear skies and a cool northwest flow, the mountain temperatures have dropped and provided a significant re-freeze overnight. Westerly winds did pick up yesterday afternoon as a dry cold front crossed into Northern Utah, and these winds peaked overnight with gusts into the 60's mph around 1:00 am this morning. Currently, the mountain temperatures range from 20-27 °F throughout the range. Upper elevation winds are blowing from the west-northwest at speeds of 10-20 mph.

We will have another clear and sunny day with much cooler temperatures under the northwest flow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low 30's at 9,000' later this afternoon. Winds are forecast to remain elevated through the morning hours before tapering off later this afternoon.

If you're after corn today, consider the elevation as your tool to adjust the temperature of the snow surface. If you go too high in elevation, I fear the snow surface with the stronger winds and colder temperatures may not thaw today. Lose some elevation and find where the snow is smooth and becoming soft with the sun.