OK everyone, Sat 2/9 and Sun 2/10 will be phat for anyone heading up to the Skyline. It might not be as light and fluffy as mid-week (we heard some rippin reports) but there is plenty of powder and not much use from this past week.
The snow is DEEP. I call myself a decent snowmobilie rider (intermediate) and our group had some major trouble getting into Rolfson Canyon from the bottom. Pack a big shovel and a rattler to save your back.
Those who can ride will be rewarded with some heavy, creamy powder throughout the range. Of course, I can't post a new thread without talking about the avalanche danger.
Thursday's storm (6") came with a bunch of graupel which is not bonding very well with the old snow surface. Yesterday, there were natural avalanches releasing from below cornices on easterly aspects. This is really the only snow instability to watch out for. Winds have been consistent out of the WSW-WNW for the past 24 hours, loading 1"/hour of snow onto East aspects. Any steep slope above 9500' on these aspects should be approached with caution. When we left, 1' crown lines were observed, by today, crown lines could be up to 2'. Of course, watch out for monster cornices.
Start small, testing slopes before committing to larger lines. One at a time in the avalalanche path! That is enough. You can check the avalanche report at http://www.avalanche.org/~uac/newadvisory/advisorySkyline.php or by calling 888-999-4019.
Today will be a great day, go out and enjoy it!!! MLSAC
The snow is DEEP. I call myself a decent snowmobilie rider (intermediate) and our group had some major trouble getting into Rolfson Canyon from the bottom. Pack a big shovel and a rattler to save your back.
Those who can ride will be rewarded with some heavy, creamy powder throughout the range. Of course, I can't post a new thread without talking about the avalanche danger.
Thursday's storm (6") came with a bunch of graupel which is not bonding very well with the old snow surface. Yesterday, there were natural avalanches releasing from below cornices on easterly aspects. This is really the only snow instability to watch out for. Winds have been consistent out of the WSW-WNW for the past 24 hours, loading 1"/hour of snow onto East aspects. Any steep slope above 9500' on these aspects should be approached with caution. When we left, 1' crown lines were observed, by today, crown lines could be up to 2'. Of course, watch out for monster cornices.
Start small, testing slopes before committing to larger lines. One at a time in the avalalanche path! That is enough. You can check the avalanche report at http://www.avalanche.org/~uac/newadvisory/advisorySkyline.php or by calling 888-999-4019.
Today will be a great day, go out and enjoy it!!! MLSAC
