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Overnight temps plummeted into the high teens at 10,000' and winds have shifted to the NW averaging 20-30 mph along ridge tops. As a result, the snow will be locked up tight this morning. It's a mixed bag of spring like conditions out there. Corn-like snow is developing at mid elevations on SE-S-W aspects while most other surfaces range from wind hammered to sun crusted. Nevertheless, Brain Hays was up yesterday and reported enjoyable turning.
In my travels over the weekend I discovered that people have been getting after it, and that many of the big lines in Gold Basin had been skied without incident. Mostly stable snow conditions exist, but surfaces in the high country are firm and smooth, and slides for life are a real possibility. Ice axes, whippets and or crampons are recommended for alpine pursuits.
New snow totals in Gold Basin.
Snow totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, (9600')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')
Mount Tukhunikivatz and Tukno as seen from Pre-Laurel Peak. (Brian Hays photo)