We've scheduled our annual Backcountry 101 avalanche course for Feb 2,3. For more information or to register go here.
We've also scheduled a Motorized Backcountry 101 for snowmobiles and snowbikes. For more information or to register go here.
Skies are cloudy and light snow continues to fall in the mountains. 9" of snow has piled up at the Geyser Pass Trailhead since about 4:00 p.m. yesterday. Pre Laurel winds stopped reporting around midnight but they were light and southwesterly. Abajo Peak and 700mb charts show that winds have shifted to the WNW and are averaging 10 mph. Expect them to be on the increase today.
This is finally the storm to kick off winter recreation in the La Sals though coverage is still very thin. Travel will be particularly treacherous today with many obstacles such as rocks and downed trees just covered over with a fresh blanket of snow. Base depth is 18" base at the Geyser Pass Trailhead.
Reed Kennard was out yesterday waiting for the approaching storm and submitted this observation.
New snow totals in Gold Basin.
Snow totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, (9600')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')