2012 Little Truckee Summit Snow Conditions

[Murph]

Rode LTS today.
Val and I were the only ones there.

On the way in asphalt patches up to 100 yards long here and there before Webber Lake.

On the ride out even worse-- Almost all asphalt from turnoff for Independence Lake to parking lot.

Past Webber lake interchange fun. Meadow Lake road deep but HEAVY..... So heavy it would jam up the tie- rods in the A arms and lock your steering. If you stopped, it was better to back up a foot or two before taking off, otherwise the snow dam would stop you dead and you would trench to a stuck.

Up at the Drum Spalding turnoff, easily two feet of new snow up there.

It's just a matter of making the first couple of miles without overheating, smoking your hi faxes, or completely killing your carbides--- that part sucks bad.

 

[Track Man]

Rained all night and raining right now here. Yes 07 road has more pavement today. Sad

 

[Track Man]

O-Boy. It's here. Snowing up here big time right now. 3" so far. I have to go to Reno today and be back tomorrow. I have a friend flying in to ride the fresh.

 

[Track Man]

Got back today and we got 3 feet up here. Went up the Meadow Lake road and 4 feet +. Not to good at the parking lot, 10" to 12". Snow is a bit heavy but awesome to have some.

 

[Track Man]

4" last night and snowing right now. Looking good up here.

 

[nebulus83]

Got out yesterday went up towards carpenter ridge it was DEEP! Got buried in about 4' of pow.

 

[Track Man]

This is a Miracle March. Today was off the wall for me. I love my Pro on Pow day's. Get sick tomorrow, Pow flu. Ride the best day of the year.

 

[Track Man]

Lots of Awesome snow out there today. Wide open and no tracks. All fresh Pow all day.

 

[Track Man]

Got out yesterday and the snow down low turned to mashed potatoes. Way heavy with these warm temps. Went up to Mt. Lola and it was great. We need some cold temp and I don't see it in the forecast. The 07 road down by the parking lot is melting out fast again.

 

[Track Man]

Trail head got moved to Independence turn off. The 07 road from there is good to go. Got cold last night and snow set up. The riding is awesome up here at LTS right now. Here's Nick tearing it up today.

 

[Track Man]

New Snow Today

Winter's back this week. We got 12' to 14" of new snow last night. Look's like more on the way today. Yesterday, I talked to Jeff from the forest service and he said the trail head is staying at Independence Lake turn off. Thats good news as the first 2 miles of the 07 road has been melting off fast this year.

 

[Zrider]

Winter's back this week. We got 12' to 14" of new snow last night. Look's like more on the way today. Yesterday, I talked to Jeff from the forest service and he said the trail head is staying at Independence Lake turn off. Thats good news as the first 2 miles of the 07 road has been melting off fast this year.

Hey Lightweight:

How come you're not out there roostin' across your front lawn? Sure looks nice.

The 07 Rd. will pop through in no time. Glad the FS left it at Indy.

 

[Track Man]

We got out yesterday for a ride. Storm moved in fast. Then it started to snow. Got on top of a ridge and the clouds moved in. Had a hard time seeing 2 feet in front me. I found a tree that looked familiar and made a left turn down the hill. Hit Meadow Lake road and came home. Scary how fast things can turn around. Snow last night turn into rain. I hate the rain.

 

[Track Man]

Started snowing up here at 11 today. It's coming down big time right now. If this keeps up, tomorrow it's going to be deep.

 

[Track Man]

Good storm today. We got a good foot of light fluffy snow. High winds, lots of drifts. Cold tonight and some sun tomorrow it's going to be awesome.

 

[Track Man]

The last two days of snowmobiling have been the best it's been all year. We have great snow when you get over 7,000 feet. A few shots of the Black Buttes today. Lots of fun to be had out there still.

 

[Track Man]

We got 3" of new snow last night. Smoothed out most of the tracks in my back yard. I love this sport, we track it all up and mother nature makes it all new again.

 

[t30mg]

How long of a drive is it from Reno to were you ride?

 

[Murph]

Depends on what part of Reno. From West McCarren to trailhead about 40 minutes

 

[Track Man]

It got cold last night and the snow set up nice. With a little fresh on top it made for some big climbs today. We went out to the Black Buttes today for a awesome ride.