I hope everyone got out and enjoyed the nice conditions last weekend - if not, scroll down to see what you missed. Because in this year of extremes we ended up with not just a little rain but heavy rain and temperatures near 50 on Monday. It then rapidly cooled down to create a bullet-proof crust. Some slight snow flurries have put a coating to maybe one inch of new snow on top, but that's about it. So for the most part it's get out your crampons or microspikes and go for a hike. The one exception is the Newcomb Lake Road which still has 6" of cover and, according to one unconfirmed report, enough fresh snow to make that gentle terrain skiable.
Looking ahead, the weekend does not look promising with temperatures now predicted to be in the 40s on Saturday and Sunday and rain - especially on Saturday. A little cooler at the start of next week, but remaining warmer than average with no significant new snow in sight.
As of Thursday, Mt. Van Hoevenberg is reporting an inch of powder on crust with 5 km open. Otherwise, aside from Newcomb lake as noted above, there is no skiing to be recommended. Lake Colden still has 14" at the stake, but less in open areas. Skis or snowshoes not required - crampons or microspikes practically mandatory right from the parking lot of any mountain trail.
Looking ahead, the weekend does not look promising with temperatures now predicted to be in the 40s on Saturday and Sunday and rain - especially on Saturday. A little cooler at the start of next week, but remaining warmer than average with no significant new snow in sight.
As of Thursday, Mt. Van Hoevenberg is reporting an inch of powder on crust with 5 km open. Otherwise, aside from Newcomb lake as noted above, there is no skiing to be recommended. Lake Colden still has 14" at the stake, but less in open areas. Skis or snowshoes not required - crampons or microspikes practically mandatory right from the parking lot of any mountain trail.
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