Colorado 2016-17 Colorado Weather

[Doug Briggs]

I think the steeper, the worse it got. Down to the firm.

 

[Doug Briggs]

May have to rent some fat boards tomorrow for the Luv. Not sure my Enforcers will be enough.

Maybe, maybe not. I was on ranger 98s and was quite happy.

 

[nay]

 

[NonNativeRado]

Looks awful. We should take up a new hobby in another state.

 

[Monique]

I found a crew of people to hang with (read: guide me) on Saturday at Loveland I'm pretty sure they're going to lead me into trouble, but nothing I can't handle.

 

[SkiNurse]

Okay, if vis is poor, do you have any suggestions in general?

1. Ski slow
2. Make a right turn, and then a left turn
3. Don't go over a cliff
4. Drink beer

 

[coskigirl]

1. Ski slow
2. Make a right turn, and then a left turn
3. Don't go over a cliff
4. Drink beer

And don't ski into a barely covered rock garden.

 

[Monique]

And don't ski into a barely covered rock garden.

Seriously though, that's almost impossible to predict if you don't ski the area regularly. This is where guides come in!

Tomorrow morning, I will have a difficult decision - Do I go out on the Zeldas (yum), or do I go out on the La Ninas I haven't even skied this season, but which I lurved last season? (Hah, I suppose the Fat-ypuses could be an option, too, but that's an awfully big jump)

 

[Doug Briggs]

FWP

 

[Monique]

FWP

Yes - isn't it grand?

 

[nay]

Fatter the better today, and...



....incoming.

Seriously - it was deep up high and we consolidated it for you. Stay on top.



Must be good when the binders look like this at end of day

 

[Jellybeans1000]

The snow falls until Sunday. 10-20 inches on EC. Looks like a great event for Colorado, a good top up for late April. Interesting with the heavy falls on Eastern Colorado.

As you can see quite a cold system, affecting Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.

On the 3-4 May Period, some snowfall (2-5 inches) will fall in the Central Ranges.

10 day EC Snowcast.

 

[Monique]

Those who've been paying attention - how does the recent forecast impact mid to long term backcountry safety?

 

[Doug Briggs]

Increased snowfall will likely result in increased hazard. I know this sounds a bit Madden-esque, but the old snow pack was fairly well consolidated due to the freeze thaw cycle and had lots of opportunity to glaze on the surface. The relatively dry snow won't be bonding well to the firm under-surface so as the weight of the snow builds the likelihood of an avalanche will increase.

 

[Doug Briggs]

Where are you contemplating touring?

 

[SBrown]

Define mid to long term?

 

[Doug Briggs]

The key thing is that there is likely a strong, possibly slick, layer under our new snow. The best way for it to integrate and reduce danger is for it to melt some and bond with ice to the layer below.

 

[SBrown]

The key thing is that there is likely a strong, possibly slick, layer under our new snow. The best way for it to integrate and reduce danger is for it to melt some and bond with ice to the layer below.

We skied Gauthier yesterday. Not a good idea.

Anyway, that's why I was curious about "mid and long" term ... right now, new snow isn't bonding at all to steep stuff, but things change in a hurry in spring.

 

[ski otter 2]

Amazing new snow week plus, and it's not over. Will Saturday keep the Luv's streak going?



Today, Friday, has been another swell one (though with a few more people than previously in the week): 8 to 12" on the right aspects up high and mid-mountain (Lift 8). Where did all that snow come from?


Man, do I have enough left in the tank to try again tomorrow?

 

[Monique]

Where are you contemplating touring?

Nowhere this weekend ... just want to keep my eyes open for the general patterns, etc.