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This morning it's cold with temperatures in the single digits F at most mountain locations. Ridgetop winds are blowing 10-15 mph from the NE and gusting 20-25 mph. Some clouds have dribbled into the area from the east this morning.
The main weather story today (since we're not talking about snowfall) is winds from the east that will keep temperatures cold today with highs only in the low 20s F while upper elevation temperatures will remain in the single digits. Winds should increase from the E late this morning and subside this afternoon. Skies will be clear and sunny.
The snowpack is only 1-2 feet deep.
Faceting (aka weakening) has occurred in the several inches of snow that fell last week and maintained some decent riding. Southerly facing slopes have a mix of ice crusts and patches of dirt/rock. Overall the snowpack remains supportable but thin.
Total snowfall for November at the Alta Guard Station was 51 inches (3.88 inches of water). The average is 68 inches of snow (6.4 inches of water).
There have been no reported avalanches.
Recent observations can be found by clicking
here.