Current Conditions: Southwest wind increased overnight and is strong this morning with gusts to near 60 along the highest peaks. Overnight temperatures remain very mild with most stations hovering around 30˚F.
Riding conditions are not good. The snowpack remains too punchy in most areas for snowmobilers to travel off the main roads without hitting rocks, stumps or logs. The snow surface is a mix of damp snow in the low and mid elevations with a variety of crusts up high.
Mountain Weather: A storm will move through today bringing a quick shot of snow. The cold front will arive this afternoon bringing the onset of the snow which should continue into tonight. 4 to 7 inches of new snow is expected. Most of the snow will fall this afternoon and evening. Temperatures remain mild this morning then drop into the teens tonight. Southwest wind will be gusty today then veer northwest with the passing of the cold front this afternoon. Weather looks unsettled the next few days with chances for light snow but no real acccumulation expected.
There was another close call involving a skier on Thursday. He triggered a fairly large avalanche on the northwest slope of the Towhead. He was caught and carried but luckily ended up on top without serious injuries. He submitted an honest, candid and detailed report.
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