Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
As much as we may have wanted a return to spring today, it’s not happening just yet. Two days ago I mentioned that there was… Read More »Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
A Day of Pockets
Our mountain looked extraordinary this morning as it sat bathed in bright sunshine. A small amount of fresh snow lay sparkling between yesterday’s skier tracks.… Read More »A Day of Pockets
Prospecting For Powder
Typically at this time of year, I’m hoping more for spring weather and corn than another powder hour. But we don’t get to customize our… Read More »Prospecting For Powder
Suprisingly Better
I was not excited enough to run out the door with skis on my shoulder in an effort to be the first in line thing… Read More »Suprisingly Better
The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
Yes, the weather will continue to confuse all of us over the next few days. After two snowy days last weekend, followed by warm spring… Read More »The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
No Corn Yet
Today really felt like spring. There were clear blue skies and very warm temperatures. I skied for awhile this morning, and found that we need… Read More »No Corn Yet
False Spring Number Three
It’s the first of April and we entered into False Spring Number Three today. The skies looked blue driving into the parking lot this morning… Read More »False Spring Number Three
Happy Easter
My thought is that today was better than yesterday. Although there was more new snow on the ground yesterday morning, it was not as light… Read More »Happy Easter
A Weekend Powder Hour
Yes, there were some decent powder turns to be had this morning. But it was not long lasting. With the parking lots full and crowds… Read More »A Weekend Powder Hour
Better than Expected
Surprise! Today there was some really nice snow for skiers and snowboarders. A little new snow topped the early morning groomed runs making them soft… Read More »Better than Expected
Not An Ideal Day
Another splitting spring system dropped another round of snow overnight at Alpine Meadows. It was not the storm you were dreaming about. Due to the… Read More »Not An Ideal Day
Mixed Conditions Today
We are expecting snow to fall late this afternoon and overnight. Perhaps as much as a foot may fall continuing into tomorrow morning. Thus far,… Read More »Mixed Conditions Today
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
It was an another day of weather changes at Alpine Meadows and our neighbor to the north. During the course of my ski day, I… Read More »Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
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!