https://utahavalanchecenter.org/observations/36601 Episode 3 of the UAC podcast is live. We talk with UDOT Avalanche Program Supervisor Bill Nalli on how he and his teams keep the Greatest Snow on Earth from avalanching over the open roads and highways of the state. Check it out on ITunes, Stitcher, the UAC blog, or wherever you get your podcasts.
The UAC Marketplace is online. The holiday auction is closed, but our online marketplace still has deals on skis, packs, airbag packs, beacons, snowshoes, soft goods and much more.
Skies are cloudy this morning and southwesterly ridge top winds are avearging 15-20 mph with gusts into the 30's. This storm is looking like a bit of a bust for us with a little over an inch overnight in Gold Basin and none at Geyser Pass Trailhead. 2-4" are possible today. It's currently 25 degrees at Geyser Pass Trailhead, and 16 on Pre Laurel Peak.
4-8" of heavy, dense snow fell on Monday. The high density snow made turning possible on lower angle terrain but coverage is still very thin. Winds have had their way with the high country, and lower angled, sheltered terrain provides the best, and safest source for amusement. For a detailed trip report from Tuesday go here.
Base depth at Geyser Pass Trailhead: 21"
Base depth in Gold Basin: 35"
New snow totals in Gold Basin.
Snow totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, (9600')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')
Road conditions to Geyser Pass Trailhead: Grand Country plowed on Monday and the road is snowpacked. 4wd is still recommended.
Grooming conditions: Matt rolled out the trails into Gold Basin and over Geyser Pass Tuesday.
It's finally starting to look like winter up there!