Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
It was another transitional day at Alpine Meadows as we seemingly went from late January conditions immediately to the types of temperatures we normally see… Read More »Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
Was it a One or a Six?
It was hot today on the mountain. I noted the temperature rose to 57 degrees at the base and 47 degrees at the top of… Read More »Was it a One or a Six?
Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Here’s two things that sum up today. I skied in a tee shirt and no gloves this afternoon, and I had to turn on the… Read More »Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Late to the Party
Hello Skiers, My arrival at the ski area this morning was delayed for a couple of reasons, but I was happy to find a parking… Read More »Late to the Party
A Brief Return To Winter
After a couple of almost spring like days, today felt like it was January 97th. The forecast called for higher elevation snow today, but when… Read More »A Brief Return To Winter
It Really Felt Like Spring
Hello Skiers, At the base of Alpine Meadows it felt like the first day of spring. Temperatures rose to 44 degrees at the base. It… Read More »It Really Felt Like Spring
Sun ‘N Fun
I could really get used to that sun thing up in the sky. Once again we had fully sunny skies, leading to awesome visibility, slightly… Read More »Sun ‘N Fun
Can you see me now?
Yes, I can see you. Hallelujah! Sunshine all day with just a few clouds showing up this afternoon. The sky was clear this morning, but… Read More »Can you see me now?
Unpredictable
There’s one way to describe the weather we have seen the last two days and that is unpredictable. You go out expecting stormy skies and… Read More »Unpredictable
No Fooling Around
There’s no April Fool jokes here today. I mean, I guess it’s funny that I have operated all day on three hours of sleep. The… Read More »No Fooling Around
Missed It?
If you were not on the slopes today, you missed a stellar day. At first it appeared that we would have another gray day. Clouds… Read More »Missed It?
Partly Sunny
Hello Skiers, Today was a partly sunny day. The day began with clouds hanging over the upper mountain with rays of sun hitting Lakeview. Skies… Read More »Partly Sunny
Delightful
Somewhere around a foot of snow fell between yesterday morning and this morning. Most lifts opened at 9am to a modest crowd. It was not… Read More »Delightful
Just Right
What makes a beautiful day on the slopes? Sunshine, cold temperatures, not much wind, plenty of trails topped with winter snow conditions, and not many… Read More »Just Right
Twin Peaks
Hello Skiers, A number of people indicated that they were a little on the depressed side this morning when they woke up and saw snow… Read More »Twin Peaks