La Sal Mountains
Gold Basin received close to a foot of snow and about an inch and a half of water in the past 24 hours. Snowfall was very elevation dependent with ony 6-8" falling at the Geyser Pass Trailhead. SW winds howled all day yesterday averaging 30-40 mph and gusting into the 60's. They started to back off around midnight last night and are currently averaging 10-15 mph from the WNW. Temperatures have also been steadily dropping and it is currently 19 degrees at the Geyser Pass trailhead and 9 on Pre Laurel Peak.
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 about 6" in the past 24 hours. 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. ESE winds on Abajo Peak were quite a bit more tame yesterday, averaging 15-20 mph with an occasional gust that shot through the roof near 50. They are almost non existent this morning.
Abajo / Blue Mountains Current Weather
Winds and temperature on Abajo Peak.
Snow total at Buckboard Flat.