The CAIC site hasnt updated the so. mtns forecast since tuesday...but it looks like they will be getting hit....
anyone have any better info on possible totals?
start time?
cause im thinking about driving down tonight...
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The CAIC site hasnt updated the so. mtns forecast since tuesday...but it looks like they will be getting hit....
anyone have any better info on possible totals?
start time?
cause im thinking about driving down tonight...
Supposed to start snowing sometime tonight and continue through Saturday. NWS is calling for snow totals around a foot or so, but expect more.
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Originally Posted by cmsummit
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thanks
any ideas on a place where i can park my truck overnight (to sleep in) and not get towed or anything?
lower (looker's left) lot at the ski area. Ski in, ski out lodging.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOHSHSIHd
You may be getting buzzed by a front-end loader early as balls in the morning, though.
This mornings CAIC report.
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Public Forecast of Weather and Backcountry Avalanche Conditions
This is Scott in the Colorado Avalanche Information Center with current
information on mountain weather, snow, and avalanche conditions at 6:15 am,
Friday, February 11, 2005.
DISCUSSION
Closed low off Baja is spinning copious water from the tropics into the
desert SW, not getting to CO yet. Should see the leading edge later today,
but the interesting stuff comes in tonight, favoring the San Juans. It is
very warm, look for rain from about 9,000 ft & below, high density snow
above this elevation. Jet position doesn't look as favorable as it did
yesterday (west of the 4 corners at this time), & still wouldn't be
surprised if things slow down. By Saturday the now open low passes through
CO & we develop a more westerly flow. A flattish ridge for Sunday as
moisture continues to move into the state. May dry out a little Sunday, but
next week looks unsettled with SW flow redeveloping, stay tuned. The
forecast details:
Northern Mountains
Fri & night: High clouds, but overcast Friday night, Steamboat zone 4-7"
Vail/Beaver Creek could see 3-5" after midnite. Winds S-SW/5-15 & increase
overnight. Highs 21-31, Lows 20-30
Saturday: 3-5" + 3-5" Saturday night. Winds W/10-20. Highs 22-32. Lows 15-25
Central Mountains
Fri: High clouds, aftn showers Grand Mesa. Winds S/5-15. Highs 22-32
Fri Night: 3-5" Grand Mesa & West Elks, Rain possible to 9,500ft. Winds
SW/10-20 Gs 30s, decrease near sunrise, Lows 25-35
Saturday: 3-6". Winds W/ 5-15, & increase afternoon. Highs 22-32
Sat Night: 3-6". Winds W/5-15, Gs 20s. Lows 15-25
Southern Mountains
Fri: Overcast, 1-3". Winds S/10-20, Gs 30s. Highs 25-35. Muggy
Fri Night: Obscured, rain to 9,500', 4-8" above. Winds SW/10-20. Lows 25-35
Saturday: Snow, 3-5", favoring western San Juans. Winds W/10-20, Gs 30s.
Highs 20-30.
Sat Night: Drying S side, 4-8" T-ride area & N side. Winds NW/15-25, Gs 40s.
Lows 18-25
SNOWPACK
No changes for today, overnight look for at least a one bump rise in danger
levels particularly in the San Juans and probably in the Crested Butte
Zone..
In the S mtns, the backcountry avalanche rating is LOW below Treeline.
MODERATE near and above with pockets of CONSIDERABLE, all aspects. N'ly
winds from 24-36 hours ago did create thin & brittle slab. Wolf Creek Pass
zone MODERATE overall. Next storm comes in warm, which will aid bonding to
old snow surfaces. But densities (weight) will be high and add up quickly,
so buried weak layers 1-2 ft deep will be stressed. Below Treeline we will
need to watch rain on snow issues. Rain on snow is very uncommon in CO, and
wet snowpacks should be treated with extra caution.
In the C mtns the BC danger is MODERATE overall. Crested Butte Zone has
pockets of CON all elevations and aspects. Two small skier triggered release
were reported from the Crested Butte Zone last 36 hours. In the central
mtns, weak surface hoar + colder low density snow layers are buried not far
below the surface. The next storm could create more issues in the Central
mountains than the San Juans because of the known weak layers. With the
forecasted high density new snow, it would take little additional weight to
create an increase in danger. Be prepared for a quick change in conditions
Friday night.
In the N mtns MODERATE over all, but slopes 35 degrees and steeper that face
NW-NE-SE above treeline have pockets of CONSIDERABLE. Thursday 26 hard and
soft slabs were reported from the N mtns, most ran naturally, but several
were explosive triggered. Generally 1-2 feet deep on E-SE aspects, though in
the Elkhead mtns north of Steamboat, activity was reported on W & NW aspects
too Several smaller slides were reported in addition to the ones noted.
In the Steamboat zone, the danger is LOW below 8500 feet, and MODERATE above
8500 feet to 10,000 ft & MOD with pockets of CON above 10,000ft. Elkhead
mtns are the most active for slides. Toepfer