That's the 5:30am update, the snow report just popped off the fax!
Gang, have fun! I'm here at work now, stuck here until at least noon/1pm. It's still snowing up top, 8" to 14" more today. Enjoy!
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That's the 5:30am update, the snow report just popped off the fax!
Gang, have fun! I'm here at work now, stuck here until at least noon/1pm. It's still snowing up top, 8" to 14" more today. Enjoy!
BCC closes at 6, LCC?
this is altagirl -
Alta snow report says road closed at midnight, interlodge at 1am, no specific predicted opening time for the road.
R.B.
Get up there this afternoon, we'll still be there (beers at GMD / P-dog after to savor the day).
I'm bringing a snorkel.........
At this time, the road into Little Cottonwood Canyon is temporarily clsoed due the threat of avalance activity. The Town of Alta is under Interlodge restrictions. Please know that crews are working 24 hours a day and hope to have the road open for skiers today.
We just got turned around at the mounth of LCC (0700), Sheriff thought 2-3 hours. They wouldn't even let us wait in line as normal. We're going back in a few minutes to try to get a spot in line.
There is also a report that a 33 year old man is lost as he tried to go from Alta to Snowbird yesterday. Anyone else hear this?
Storm Hampers Search for Lost Skier
Dec. 25, 2003
(KSL News) Thursday night's snowstorm is a major factor in the search for a missing skier in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
More than 100 searchers, from three counties, are scouring an area around the Brighton Ski Resort.
The 33 year old had planned to ski from Alta to Brighton on one of the popular cross country ski trails this evening when the storm rolled in and he got disoriented.
He first called for help on a cell phone around 6:30.
The heavy snows have prevented helicopters from helping, so right now searchers from Salt Lake, Utah and Wasatch Counties are using snowmobiles to search.
The skier said he had no light, and only a small package of food and water designed to last about two hours.
Searchers are concerned about avalanche danger.
man, those snow totals are unreal. another classic dump at alta ya lucky bastards :D
Have they lifted Interlodge yet?
Goddamn. Only 36 days 'till I'm there.
...where's that bathroom...
:( I'm in Texas:(
Bwaahhaaaaahhhhaaaa!! Oh wait.... :( :( :( :(Quote:
Originally posted by UTdave
:( I'm in Texas:(
jan 4th, baby. this system had better stay put!!!!!
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. JUST GOT OFF THE HILL AT PCMR. I THOUGHT I WAS DROWNING. UN-FUCKING-REAL. I THINK I'M GOING TO PASS O.....
This is the snow report from Alta at 11:00am on Friday, December 26th.
We're having a fantastic ski season, already and more snow is in the forecast. Over 22” of new snow since closing yesterday make 32" in the past 2 days! All that new snow brings settled snow base depth at mid-mountain to 80” and total snowfall already this season is 237”. Today, we’ll ski deep powder and excellent machine worked runs.
Right now in Alta, it is snowing, winds are light and it’s 19 degrees at the Wildcat Base. Today, we’re expecting an 8-14” of new snow with light to moderate Northwest winds and high temperature near 28 degrees early, then dropping. Tonight, another 4-8" are likely with light to moderate winds and low temperature near 15 degrees. The extended forecast calls for 3-6" on Saturday, 2-5" Saturday night and another storm system to move into the Canyon on Monday.
At this time, the road into Little Cottonwood Canyon is temporarily closed due to the threat of avalanche activity. The Town of Alta is under Interlodge restrictions. Ongoing avalanche control work is in progress. At this point, we hope to have Alta open for skiing this afternoon. As soon as we have a better estimate, we’ll update this announcement. Please know that State and Alta crews are doing all they can to get us open for skiing today.
Rescue Crews Find Lost Skier
Dec. 26, 2003
(KSL News) A Brighton man is lucky to be alive after losing his way on a ski slope.
33-year old Jim Williams was cross country skiing when last night's massive storm rolled in and left him disoriented.
When he realized he was lost, Williams called searchers on his cell phone but couldn't tell him where he was.
Crews from three counties spread out across the mountain but could find no sign of Williams.
Blowing snow and the fear of avalanvches complicated the search.
Rescuers were just about to give up for the night when they heard Williams blowing a duck call as a signal.
Katie Gerba/ Friend of Missing Skier: "He's a survivor and I knew he was going to make it somehow. Luckily they found him."
Williams was taken to a hospital in Heber where he is said to be in good condition.
Solitude
If you only knew........
Been waiting in my ski gear since 7:30 for interlodge to lift.
... back to waiting! :cool:
Tresckow
are you able to get out today?
see you Sunday maybe even tomorrow
Can it keep this up through Jan 11???? I'm getting out there on the 6th. Would love to meet up with any of you guys that will be around then. Lets hope it keeps coming down
Fuck you Fuck you Fuck meFuckme......... So jealous
http://www.alta.com/images/alfsfull.jpg
always bring your duck call with you into the backcountry kids :D
All this new snow and the road is closed. Well, at least tomarrow will go off.
Ok, so I'm back at the office now; BCC just closed again, not sure why. This is a great storm! I think my plan is to head for Solitude tomorrow and try to avoid some of the LCC and holiday crush...
I did a live report for the Weather Channel this morning at 7:30 mountain time, from here in SLC...anyone catch it?
(Edit; not the greatest frame grab, but here it goes...)
http://www.biglines.com/photos/blpic16442.jpg
No, I was sitting in my car at the mouth of LCC at the time. :(
Open the damn road already!!!!!!!!!!
Same thing at The Canyons. Condor, Lookout, even Golden Eagle were all unbelievable. Didn't even make it to Peak 5/9990...but didn't need to.Quote:
Originally posted by Ski Monkey
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. JUST GOT OFF THE HILL AT PCMR. I THOUGHT I WAS DROWNING. UN-FUCKING-REAL. I THINK I'M GOING TO PASS O.....
Word is Baldy slid into Spring Valley not too long ago w/ a 5' crown. Secondhand info, so it may not be accurate.
I wouldn't count on the road opening anytime soon, folks.
Another storm is lined up behind this one. Hows about dat? :D
2:00 PM, both canyons still closed, interlodge still in effect.:eek:
Doesn't look like we'll be skiing Alta anytime soon. Basin tomarrow?
See ya in line if ya go! MD9 and iskibc will be there all well!Quote:
Originally posted by powderwhore
Basin tomarrow?
hmm found $570 flight that woudl get me there to ski sunday thru thursday.
take 3 sick days, no questions asked.
got a place to stay, bros to ski with.
money isn't exactly tight...
but i need someone to say 'don't do it'.
Good afternoon skiers,
This is the snow report from Alta at 2:00pm on Friday, December 26th.
Over 25” of new snow since closing yesterday make well over 3 FEET in the past 2 days! All that new snow brings settled snow base depth at mid-mountain to 83” and total snowfall already this season is 240”.
At this time, the road into Little Cottonwood Canyon is temporarily closed due to the threat of avalanche activity and the Town of Alta is under Interlodge restrictions. Unfortunately skiers, despite the best efforts of our crew on the mountain, it looks like Mother Nature got the upper hand today. We’re sorry to inform you that Alta Ski Area will not open today. In addition, the Canyon road will not open today and interlodge will remain in effect through the night. At this point, the weather forecast does look favorable to get the road open in the morning in time for a ski area opening at the normal time. This message will be updated if that information changes.
Right now in Alta, it is snowing hard, winds are moderate and gusty and it’s 17 degrees at the Wildcat Base.
Today's weather forecst calls for 8-14” of new snow with light to moderate Northwest winds and temperatures in the upper teens. Tonight, another 4-8" are likely with light to moderate NW winds and low temperature near 15 degrees. The extended forecast calls for 3-6" on Saturday, 2-5" Saturday night and another storm system to move into the Canyon on Monday.
This message will be updated at 5:00pm today or as soon as more information becomes available. Thanks for checking the snow report skiers. Have a Happy Holiday Season!
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when is the last time Alta could not open at all?
Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
hmm found $570 flight that woudl get me there to ski sunday thru thursday.
take 3 sick days, no questions asked.
got a place to stay, bros to ski with.
money isn't exactly tight...
but i need someone to say 'don't do it'.
DO IT NOW
UT is renowned for its storms, we get a lot of good ones./Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
hmm found $570 flight that woudl get me there to ski sunday thru thursday.
take 3 sick days, no questions asked.
got a place to stay, bros to ski with.
money isn't exactly tight...
but i need someone to say 'don't do it'.
this is an above average storm already & its not abating.
why wouldn't ya
youve got 201 asteroids & ffls right?!?
holy shit this is huge. Park City was damn good today, and there's more than enough now to work on a nice little hit on the back hill of my house in holladay. LCC's going to be absolutely epic when it opens.
where's spring valley that Baldy slid into?
Quote:
Originally posted by powderwhore
Doesn't look like we'll be skiing Alta anytime soon. Basin tomarrow?
Had a large crew up there today, iskibc, bumZ, MD9, Meats of evil, GT40, CS and friend, myself and stoy. Snow was getting deeper and lighter by the minute, my legs are hammered. I'll be up there in the am with advil in hand.
Bodies were hucked and flips were flipped, but i'll let the huckers tell that story.
RED BARON is Famous??
yea I'll ski wit ya any time. Solitude sounds like the place to be tomorrow unless your up to a long trip to snow basin.
I'm for sure going to solitude manana.
who is up??
I saw your mug on the Weather Channel this morning as I was preparing to start up the snow blower. Also saw the piece you did last night on the stabbing, crazy stuff.Quote:
Originally posted by Red Baron
I did a live report for the Weather Channel this morning at 7:30 mountain time, from here in SLC...anyone catch it
Hey Red Baron clean out your PM box!!
got a message for you
Wish I could've made it up to BCC/LCC today! Can't wait till the Cottonwood roads open. It DUMPED here in Sandy.
Looking out my front door:
http://home.comcast.net/~paul_a_john...gxmasstorm.jpg