A Complex Weather Day
It was a strange day at Alpine Meadows this morning. Sunshine poked through a cloudy sky occasionally. One minute the light would go flat, the… Read More »A Complex Weather Day
Heckafun!
The transition from spring to instant winter was nothing short of amazing. I’ll admit I wasn’t all that excited about the possibilities. But somewhere around… Read More »Heckafun!
Storm Clouds Brewing
Today was the last beautiful, warm, sunny spring day, we will have for the next few days. A storm is on the way that has… Read More »Storm Clouds Brewing
Goodbye Spring, For Now
The lovely little blast of spring we have been enjoying the last few days is just about over. No matter when you think that spring… Read More »Goodbye Spring, For Now
A Cool Morning
Age has something to do with it, but I really do not like feeling chilled or cold first thing in the morning. Spring is one… Read More »A Cool Morning
UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
We are starting to see more consistency in the spring conditions on the mountain this week, which is a big bonus for those that are… Read More »UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
Spring Mornings and Afternoons
It was warm at the base area of Alpine Meadows today. One would certainly call it a spring day. It was 49 degrees at 1:30pm… Read More »Spring Mornings and Afternoons
Spring: How Long Will It Last?
It was another fine spring day at Alpine Meadows. The parking lots were full and some lifts were very busy, but timing and flexibility were… Read More »Spring: How Long Will It Last?
It is About Time!
Our weather finally calmed down to give us an absolutely gorgeous day. Winds were absent this morning when Summit Chair opened, a rare occurrence these… Read More »It is About Time!
Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
It was another windy day at Alpine Meadows and it appears I may have skied during the wrong part of the day. That’s not to… Read More »Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
Snow Dune/Sastrugi
Was it windy again today? Yep! Was Summit Chair closed again today? Yep! The good news was that the other lifts were open. Although TLC… Read More »Snow Dune/Sastrugi
Exceptional
I try to be careful about using words like “exceptional” when it comes to mountain reports, as sensationalizing the conditions on the mountain only leads… Read More »Exceptional
4″ of New Snow
The God of Wind must be having a heck of a winter. He, or she, have been very active this winter blowing gusts of wind… Read More »4″ of New Snow
Knee Deep Pow Day
It was a knee deep pow day…if you’re a Corgi. For the rest of us, it was somewhere between boot sole deep to boot buckle… Read More »Knee Deep Pow Day
Windy Again
Skiing was better than I expected when I first attempted to open my eyes early this morning in the darkness. There is nothing like the… Read More »Windy Again