Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**simple** · 01-03-2020, 03:37 PM

Stupid deep and pretty cold in Steamboat. Very happy new year

**Leshphilling77** · 01-03-2020, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by blackalps

I see the stupidly named 3 Bears lift at Copper is open. anyone skied the even more stupidly renamed chutes off of Tucker since the lift has been open? Curious how it is now as a lift served area.

shooting for Sunday as my first day back since a PCL tear in early Sept. Will prob stick to groomers at WP or Copper.

Only got out from 2-4pm yesterday so I didn’t get back there but there were some deep spots in the forest. Also Wondering what this is like. Bump runs by now I assume but am excited to try it out on a powder day.

Traffic was crazy around Dillon/ Silverthorne all day. I will only be working and hiding until Monday.

**Wildman** · 01-03-2020, 10:49 PM

Berthoud skiied super super good today. Cold NW flow. Deep powder. Lots of wind!!!

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**mmpotash** · 01-04-2020, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by blackalps

I see the stupidly named 3 Bears lift at Copper is open. anyone skied the even more stupidly renamed chutes off of Tucker since the lift has been open? Curious how it is now as a lift served area.

shooting for Sunday as my first day back since a PCL tear in early Sept. Will prob stick to groomers at WP or Copper.

I'm not an expert skier, at least by Colorado standards, but I thought the Extreme double black rating was too high. I had no problem skiing the chutes. Good pow and not that many skiing them.

**The SnowShow** · 01-04-2020, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by mmpotash

I'm not an expert skier, at least by Colorado standards, but I thought the Extreme double black rating was too high. I had no problem skiing the chutes. Good pow and not that many skiing them.

Yeah, no way they’re “extreme”.

**CLsurf** · 01-04-2020, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by simple

Stupid deep and pretty cold in Steamboat. Very happy new year

Great snow both Thursday and Friday, wouldn't call it stupid deep though. However, it was stupid crowded. Heard that Thursday set an attendance record.

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**simple** · 01-04-2020, 12:29 PM

The parking lot on the pass was busy as well

**skaredshtles** · 01-04-2020, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by CLsurf

Great snow both Thursday and Friday, wouldn't call it stupid deep though. However, it was stupid crowded. Heard that Thursday set an attendance record.

Is that Sundown?? [emoji51]

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**CLsurf** · 01-04-2020, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Is that Sundown?? [emoji51]

Yes - about a 10-15 minute wait.

**blackalps** · 01-04-2020, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by mmpotash

I'm not an expert skier, at least by Colorado standards, but I thought the Extreme double black rating was too high. I had no problem skiing the chutes. Good pow and not that many skiing them.

I skied them a lot last year via the snocat (thanks to the beacon line skipping rule). they're def not double blacks. I was just wondering how many people are skiing back there and if it's all bumped out. maybe the "extreme" rating will keep the jerrys away.

**blackalps** · 01-04-2020, 05:28 PM

i'm thinking about heading up tomorrow for my first day of the season, to either WP or Copper. Going to be stuck on green and blue groomers, as it's my first day back from a torn PCL and I'm not trying to undo 4 months of PT. What do we think? Refrozen crust garbage after being so warm today? if so, I might hold out.

**Shredhead** · 01-04-2020, 05:39 PM

You’ll be fine. Groomers will be in great shape.

**Leshphilling77** · 01-04-2020, 06:55 PM

yeah I mean it got a little warm but N and E facing terrain especially will be holding up just fine. Looked like a lot of wind off the peaks from town.

**Name Redacted** · 01-04-2020, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Leshphilling77

yeah I mean it got a little warm but N and E facing terrain especially will be holding up just fine. Looked like a lot of wind off the peaks from town.

Crazy wind transport going on today. Biggest snow plumes I've ever seen on Red. Pretty cool.
It might be icy down low, but I'd guess the higher stuff should be money.

**Elkhound Odin** · 01-04-2020, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by blackalps

i'm thinking about heading up tomorrow for my first day of the season, to either WP or Copper. Going to be stuck on green and blue groomers, as it's my first day back from a torn PCL and I'm not trying to undo 4 months of PT. What do we think? Refrozen crust garbage after being so warm today? if so, I might hold out.

Copper groomers were really good

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**The SnowShow** · 01-04-2020, 08:14 PM

Another quiet day at ABasin with good snow. So happy!!

**blackalps** · 01-04-2020, 08:29 PM

Word thanks guys. By this point last year, I had about 35 days in and could tell you what was skiing good anywhere, but with the injury, this year so far I just haven’t been paying attention at all. Looking forward to getting out and cruising. Not looking forward to the traffic, but at least I have heated and comfier seats and a much better stereo this year.

**blackalps** · 01-05-2020, 03:14 PM

FWIW I didn’t go up there due to taking it easy on the knee, but Tucker looks very bumped out.

**The SnowShow** · 01-05-2020, 03:40 PM

^^ awesome. So glad they took out the cat and hiking experience!

**blackalps** · 01-05-2020, 06:09 PM

Yeah it blows.

**Leshphilling77** · 01-06-2020, 09:01 AM

Still haven’t been back there either. I bet it’s really shitty bumps too. Yeah that sucks. Will probably check it out tomorrow. Will be skiing the basin today

**blackalps** · 01-06-2020, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Leshphilling77

Still haven’t been back there either. I bet it’s really shitty bumps too. Yeah that sucks. Will probably check it out tomorrow. Will be skiing the basin today

I could see it from the top of Spaulding. It's bumped out.

**CherryMoon** · 01-06-2020, 05:58 PM

Was out early last yr due to bad injury, @ about 80% now, plan to be back on skis next wk or so. Last 15yrs, always CO/Epic pass holder with wife. Didn't get Epic + Abasin passes this yr because of lingering injury and baby #2 due end of this Jan. Abasin is my spot. Now that we are getting into full-swing, what's Abasin been like this yr crowd wise after getting off the Epic train? Wife got me 5 days for xmas, but thinking of bumping up to full pass if crowds of last 2-3 yrs have been taken out back and shot. Limited ski time this season, so on fence what to do. Tx guys.

**The SnowShow** · 01-06-2020, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by CherryMoon

Was out early last yr due to bad injury, @ about 80% now, plan to be back on skis next wk or so. Last 15yrs, always CO/Epic pass holder with wife. Didn't get Epic + Abasin passes this yr because of lingering injury and baby #2 due end of this Jan. Abasin is my spot. Now that we are getting into full-swing, what's Abasin been like this yr crowd wise after getting off the Epic train? Wife got me 5 days for xmas, but thinking of bumping up to full pass if crowds of last 2-3 yrs have been taken out back and shot. Limited ski time this season, so on fence what to do. Tx guys.

It’s been fairly empty. I skied this past Saturday, arrived at 10, got a spot, only liftline was 5 mins long at BME. That’s a holiday Saturday mind you.

**mcgovernor** · 01-07-2020, 01:58 PM

How's the snow at abasin? Haven't been in a few years and can't remember if it's good on the low-tide. Wondering because the website is reporting a 39" base.

On the other hand, it looks like everything beside the east wall is open, which is a good sign.

Last time I was there was before that new quad. Stoked to see what's up with all those new tree runs.