La Sal Mountains
Another 5" of snow has fallen in Gold Basin overnight bringing us up to 15" since Thursday and another 5-9" is in the forecast. SW winds have been howling overnight averaging 40 mph with gusts to 70. Temperatures have been steadily warming over the past 24 hours and it is currently 22 degrees on Pre Laurel Peak, 10 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time. Today is going to be severe out there with strong gusty winds and areas of deep drifted snow.
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 Abajos picked up another 4" overnight bringing weekend storm totals up to 10" but snow cover in the range is still very thin. "Spatial variability" is the key term. This means you can find snow up to four feet deep on on a sheltered, northerly aspect while a more exposed, adjacent slope will still be showing rocks and grass.
Abajo / Blue Mountains Current Weather
Winds and temperature on Abajo Peak.
Snow total at Buckboard Flat.