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Skies are clear and temperatures climbed into the teens and mid 20's overnight where they sit comfortably this morning. West and northwest winds are blowing in the 20's along the high peaks. Riding and turning conditions are a little hit or miss. Wednesday's strong west and southwest winds transformed a lot of our big, exposed terrain into a lunar landscape. But, if you lose some elevation and head to wind sheltered, mid elevation terrain, you'll be rewarded with soft, creamy snow.
We are working to get the entire Uinta weather network back online, but got Windy Peak up and running last week. Above is recent hourly data from Trial Lake (9,945') along with wind data from Windy Peak (10,662'). To view more regional weather stations click
here.
Plowing is done on Mirror Lake Highway, but Wolf Creek Pass is still open. A lot of people where out over the weekend and many steep slopes surrounding the pass were ridden hard and without incident. However, just 'cause you can see your rig parked near Wolf Creek, doesn't mean the terrain you're choosing to ride is good to go. Remember- if you are getting out and about, be prepared for your own self rescue. Wear and know how to use an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe.
White, winter pavement brings you to some amazing sights on the eastern front.
The majestic peaks near the Mirror Lake Highway are lookin' mighty white these days.
Yesterday, Bob Merrill reported a few fresh wind drifts which released naturally in the big, east facing bowls in upper Weber Canyon.
Otherwise, no significant new avalanche activity to report from the eastern front.
This seasons snowpack and avalanche observations, along with trip reports are found
here.