The forecasts remain consistent that today, Thursday, and again on Friday will see temperatures in the 50s. This won't be an extended thaw, however, and even these two very warm days won't diminish the snow depth very much in most areas. South-facing slopes at lower elevations will likely become bare, but the Jackrabbit Trail, backcountry trails, and the groomed centers will retain plenty of snow for the coming weekend. While its a bit early to tell just how much, we will get some new snow as it cools down on Friday night and into Saturday. This will mitigate what otherwise would be hard, frozen granular surface conditions. Then highs only in the 20s Sunday and Monday before it again warms up to the upper 30s on Wednesday.
So, it looks like we have enough base (5' at Lake Colden and 6-7' at higher elevations) for an extended season of spring skiing. As always, conditions can vary widely from hour to hour as the day warms up and softens any surface that froze up overnight, and this report won't try to keep up with these changes. Watching the weather for predicted temperatures will be the best way to know what any skiing will be like.
Update again on Saturday when we know how much snow actually fell overnight.
So, it looks like we have enough base (5' at Lake Colden and 6-7' at higher elevations) for an extended season of spring skiing. As always, conditions can vary widely from hour to hour as the day warms up and softens any surface that froze up overnight, and this report won't try to keep up with these changes. Watching the weather for predicted temperatures will be the best way to know what any skiing will be like.
Update again on Saturday when we know how much snow actually fell overnight.
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