Nowcast- High pressure over the region delivers clear skies and much warmer temperatures, currently registering in the low to mid teens... about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time. Winds switched to the southwest at the turn of the new day and blow 10-15 mph near the high peaks. Riding and turning conditions took a hard hit from the cow-tipping, midweek, wind event. But, I bet if you hunt around long enough, you'll find limited swaths of shallow, creamy snow on very wind sheltered, mid elevation slopes.
Forecast- Expect sunny skies with temperatures creeping out of the deep freeze and into the high 20's. Southwest winds blow in the 20's and 30's along the high ridges.
Futurecast- Clouds drift into the area overnight bringing a flurry or two along for the ride, but we should see clearing skies by early Saturday morning. The weather then takes an interesting turn early in the upcoming work week. And while our computer models suggest storminess, the when, where, and how much remain elusive. I'll update y'all with the deets as the strength and timing become more clear.
Huge thanks for all the great obs streaming in from the eastern front. Even more detailed trip reports and recent obs are found
HERE.
No significant avalanche activity to report, but if ya wanna geek out, click
HERE to track this years slide activity throughout the range.
