2008/2009 Turpin Meadow Ranch & Togwotee Pass/CD Trail Update

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

1 month to opening. That is hard to believe. The average temperature has dropped and I will soon begin updating information on snowfall & snow depths.

Happy Halloween to all of you die hard riders.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Snow in forecast

Happy 1st day of November to all and snow is in the forecast. We are seeing a cooling trend in the next 7 days which equates to snow at 7,000 feet and above. Today it appears that snow should be falling at elevation above 9500 feet.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

This morning I awoke to a dusting of snow here at the ranch. So snow fell at 7,000 feet last night. The forecast for the next 3 days is snow. We should see significant snowfall at 8,500 feet and above. Winter has begun.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Its snowing

Its snowing like crazy. We are expecting 1 foot of new snow at the ranch and 2 feet of snow above 9,000 feet.

Have a great day!!!

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

It is a beautiful day in Jackson Hole. We have 4 inches of snow on the ground with a foot and 1/2 of new snow reported at the top of the mountains. Blue sky and the Tetons are gorgeous this morning. And of course, it is definitely winter. Awoke to 7 degrees this morning. We are expecting snow every day for next 5 days. No sign yet of any significant snow storms but will keep you posted.

Have a great day...

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

Today is another beautiful day...its snowing. We are expecting 1 to 3 inches each day for the next week.

Have a great weekend.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

We are having gorgeous weather after a week of snow. Snow depths average over 2 feet above 9,000 feet. We did lose snow at the ranch (7,000feet) due to rain.

The forecast for the week is partly cloudy with no snow in the forecast except for Wednesday.

Avalanche warning is low.

Ride safe and have a great weekend.

 

[jtoo]

Any one been riding lately, and is the snow ok up high?
how about an update, with a forcast thrown in?
thank you,

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving. I recently returned from vacation and to wonderful weather, Sunny and in the mid 20s. I would say that we are average for snow for Thanksgiving. Right now we are waiting for a shift in the weather toward snow. We are expecting storms in the next couple of days although no big storms in the forecast yet.
The following is the Avalanche report:

Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Thu November 27, 2008 7:30 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 13º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 31º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: Westerly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 9 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 19 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: 0"/ 0"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 16"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 50"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 0"/ 0"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 14"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 50"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising to near 30.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Variable at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: Trace"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. A mostly stable snowpack, comprised of faceted snow and a variety of decomposing crusts, exists above 7,500 feet. Widespread and well developed surface hoar also persists on shaded and partially shaded aspects. Avalanches are unlikely today. However, caution is advised in cliff areas and in steep couloirs.

We have 1/2 foot of snow here at the ranch (7,000 feet). I will begin posting everyday going forward. So be watching, I will let you all know when the storms start. By December 7th of last year, we did have 28" at Togwotee and Brooks.

Have a great day.

 

[SWEETXPBEATCH]

Happy Thanksgiving Dennis

Hey bud,
Anything worth/safe enough riding on up that way yet?
Hoping to be heading that way if it is worth the trip.
Most of the group will be hard pressed to join me unless
you get 50" of fresh pow in the next wk.
Let's talk soon
Dan

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Hey bud,
Anything worth/safe enough riding on up that way yet?
Hoping to be heading that way if it is worth the trip.
Most of the group will be hard pressed to join me unless
you get 50" of fresh pow in the next wk.
Let's talk soon
Dan

Hi Dan,
Today it is snowing.
Snow is forecasted for 8 of the next 10 days. I would guess that the snow would be equal to last year when you were here. Although, I am hoping for one big storm that would drop a couple of feet. Have a great day. Talk to you soon.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. This morning we awoke to snow flurries. We are expecting up to 1/2 foot of new snow in the next 48 hours. The forecast calls for snow for 8 of the 10 days. We are hopeful that we will have some big storms.

Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Fri November 28, 2008 6:09 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 20º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 33º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: Westerly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 7 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 21 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: .1"/ 0.007"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 16"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 50"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: .1"/ 0.007"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 14" Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 50"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Expect mostly to partly cloudy skies along with scattered flurries as a Pacific trough brushes the region this morning. Northwest flow develops behind this trough keeping light snow possible throughout the day.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising into the mid 30s.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Northwesterly at 15 to 20 miles per hour.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: Trace to 2"

G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. The snowpack above 7,500 feet, which is comprised of faceted snow and a variety of crusts in the process of decomposing, is mostly stable. Avalanches are unlikely today. However, caution is advised in cliff areas and in steep couloirs.

 

[widooit]

Snow at Togwotee

Hi,
Rode from Togwotee Lodge yesterday, east and south, found lots of snow on meadows, suprised there was a little bit of a base. Had total fun! Would rate day as unbelievable for as little snow (2ft or more and did not dig dirt!).

Many thanks for you update from your lodge.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

Overnight we had a weather change. I hope that it comes to pass and based on what I see out my office window, it appears it will. We are forecasted to receive 1/2 foot of snow at the ranch (7,000 ft) in the next 36 hours and a foot to foot and 1/2 above 9,000 feet. Below is the forecast at the ranch:

Today: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

The following is the avalanche report for this morning.

Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Sat November 29, 2008 6:33 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 17º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 17º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: West-Northwesterly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 16 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 36 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: .1"/ 0.007"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 16"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 50"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 1"/ 0.07"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 14"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 51"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Northwest flow will keep skies cloudy and bring scattered flurries to the region.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising into the mid to upper 20s.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Northwesterly at 20 to 30 miles per hour.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: 1-3"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. The snowpack above 7,500 feet, which is comprised of faceted snow and a variety of crusts in the process of decomposing, is mostly stable. No avalanche activity has be observed or reported, and avalanches remain unlikely.

Ride safe!!!

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Good News/Bad News

Today is a good news/bad news day. The bad news first, we received very little snow overnight. We received a dusting of snow at the ranch (7000 ft) and snotel is reporting only 1" at 9,000 ft. The good news is that it is to snow everyday over the next week. Today we are forecasted at 2" to 4". The radar is showing that it snowing on the pass as I type this. Based on normal conditions, we could receive a major storm anytime and it looks like the jet stream is starting to move into its December flows. Yesterday we did ride and was pleasantly suprised with the snow depths. Snowtel is reporting the snow depth at Togwotee Pass as 26" and 3 1/2" of new snow. The following is the avalanche report..

Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Sun November 30, 2008 7:06 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 20º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 21º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: West-Northwesterly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 8 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 28 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: 1"/ 0.11"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 16"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 51"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 1"/ 0.11"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 15"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 52"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
A moist northwest flow will keep skies mostly cloudy and bring an additional inch or two to the upper elevations.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising into the upper 20s.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Northwest at 15 to 30 miles per hour
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: 1 to 3"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Strong winds and dense new snow have created very shallow pockets of wind slab on steep, wind-loaded slopes near ridgelines. Backcountry travelers might be able to trigger one of these pockets, but the consequences should be relatively minor. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet.

Ride safe..

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

Happy December 1st to all. Today is a gorgeous day. Overnight we did receive a little snow. The forecast is looking great. Our next storm is scheduled for tomorrow. We are due for a big storm anytime.

Togwotee Pass snotell is showing 28" of snow. We did receive some ice on Saturday but all snow yesterday. The storm tomorrow is forecasted at 4" to 6". Plus snow is in the forecast for the next week.



Today: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west wind between 20 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tuesday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind between 18 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind between 16 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

The avalanche report is the following:

Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Mon December 01, 2008 5:44 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 22º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 23º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: West-Northwesterly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 11 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 25 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: 1"/ 0.04"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 15"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 52"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 1"/ 0.04"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 15"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 53"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Partly cloudy skies with isolated snow showers.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising to the low thirties.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Westerly @ 15 - 25 m.p.h.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: Trace"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Strong winds and dense new snow have created very shallow pockets of wind slab on steep, wind-loaded slopes near ridgelines. Backcountry travelers might be able to trigger one of these pockets, but the consequences should be relatively minor. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet.


Ride Safe!!

 

[MTNDOO-]

Has anyone actually been out on the sleds up there......and whats the report? Is there rideable snow at the pass or at least enough to have some fun on?

 

[SWEETXPBEATCH]

yes, see above

Has anyone actually been out on the sleds up there......and whats the report? Is there rideable snow at the pass or at least enough to have some fun on?

There is a legit report above plus more snow to come... getting a bit pumped to go.

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Its snowing!

Today we are receiving snow. The forecast is for 8" to 10". Right now there is over 30" being recorded on Togwotee Pass. We have riden two of the last 4 days and found the riding to be ok for early season. We did find some bowls with plenty of powder. But I would not say epic. We are forecasted for above average precipitation. The following is the forecast:

This Afternoon: Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 11 mph.

Avalanche report is the following:
Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Tue December 02, 2008 6:27 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 22º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 28º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: Westerly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 10 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 20 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: 0"/ 0"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 15"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 52"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 0"/ 0"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 14"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 53"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Light snow will begin by noon as a Pacific system moves into the area. Snow intensity will increase in the afternoon with several inches of accumulation possible by Wednesday morning.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Upper twenties.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Westerly @ 20 mph.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: 4 - 6"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW this morning but may increase to MODERATE by evening. Shallow pockets of wind slab could be released on steep, wind-loaded slopes. The possibility of backcountry travelers triggering one of these slides will increase with rapid snowfall rates in the afternoon. Avalanches are unlikely below 8,500 feet.

Ride Safe!

 

[TurpinMeadowRanch]

Update

Our first storm was a little bit of a disapppointment for us. Of course, we were praying that it would drop 2 foot even though it was only forecasted for 6 to 12 inches. But it only dropped about 4 to 8 inches of new powder. It is snowing on and off today. But little is expected over the next couple of days. Maybe another 4" by Thursday.

I am not a weather forecaster, but there sure looks like another storm is forming out in the Pacific. We will wait to see if it develops into anything. Right now, the forecast is for snow everyday except Friday. We will be riding tomorrow and will let everyone know what we find.

Avalanche Report:
Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Wed December 03, 2008 6:03 AM


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 11º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 24º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: Westerly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 20 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 45 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Brooks Lake Lodge: 4"/ 0.15"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Brooks Lake Lodge: 17"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Brooks Lake Lodge: 56"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 4"/ 0.15"

Total Snow Depth 8,700´ Elevation Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 17"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 57"


M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Partly cloudy with occasional light snow.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Upper teens.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Westerly @ 20 - 25 mph.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: Trace to 1"


G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Pockets of wind slab could be released on steep, wind-loaded slopes. With shallow snow cover even small slides could sweep users into trees, rocks or over cliffs. Avalanches are unlikely below 8,500 feet.


Also the snotel at Togwotee Pass is showing 31" of snow depth.

Ride Safe!