Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**bamboocoreONLY** · 02-17-2021, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by BFD

I am pretty sure Monarch is skiing better.

Isn't it always the best place to be when you're there?

**Leshphilling77** · 02-17-2021, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by simple

The bitches on opensnow comments are sure complaining.

There is a comments section? I bet there’s some good stuff in there time to time.

**Jax** · 02-17-2021, 09:19 AM

LL was pretty fun yesterday. Magical light, east & west rope drops, cruisy pow.

**snowaddict91** · 02-17-2021, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by goldenboy

Totally, we've gotten at least a little snow nearly every day for quite a while now. At this point the big question is when phoenix spellbound will open

They were chucking a lot of bombs back there yesterday. Fingers crossed it'll happen soon!

**The SnowShow** · 02-17-2021, 10:36 AM

Has Grouse opened at BC yet?

**cmsummit** · 02-17-2021, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Has Grouse opened at BC yet?

Yes, about a week ago.

**The SnowShow** · 02-17-2021, 10:45 AM

Thx.

I guess Imperial hasn’t opened yet? Surprised Imperial Bowl hasn’t filled in enough to open just that. Does Peak 7 Bowl look thin and rocky still?

**Full Trucker** · 02-17-2021, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Jax

LL was pretty fun yesterday. Magical light, east & west rope drops, cruisy pow.

Love those zones... I've gotten rope drop there before. Magical is correct, Rad-gical might be more correct-er.

**TransplantedFromRMNP** · 02-17-2021, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Jax

LL was pretty fun yesterday. Magical light, east & west rope drops, cruisy pow.

Did 9 open?

Stay outta my line

**skaredshtles** · 02-17-2021, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Full Trucker

Love those zones... I've gotten rope drop there before. Magical is correct, Rad-gical might be more correct-er.

Just a reminder:

**Full Trucker** · 02-17-2021, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Just a reminder:

Meh. I'm holding out for the at least 3" since 6am report.

**PowTron** · 02-17-2021, 12:31 PM

I know this is from Utah...BUT, what a recovery.

From OpenSnow:
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"There's not much to say. It's still snowing in many locations. I am currently interlodged in LCC and have been for 33 hours or so now. Alta and Snowbird did not open yesterday. LCC is reporting 27-30" of new snow since yesterday. High amounts elsewhere as well.

Yep, Alta has 87" total since Thursday afternoon. Over 7 FEET of new snow! As of time of writing (6am), the canyon (LCC) is closed still with no plans to re-open imminently. I wouldn't bother waiting in line as it's possible it won't open until late today.

It's safe to say this has been a cycle for the books. It's not over yet either. Snow will continue this morning in places before tapering off by afternoon. We have a break Thursday before the next system pushes in Thursday night.

Snow is likely in the Northern Utah mountains roughly from about Sundance north to the Idaho border on Friday morning. This is a weak system, so generally only expecting a few inches. But Friday could be a fun little mini powder day, especially on top of all the rest of this snow.

Then, we have a short break late Friday into early Saturday before the next system arrives during the day on Saturday. This one again is mostly just a Northern Utah event, but is a bit stronger. Moderate accumulations are possible."
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On top of that, point forecasts show another 22-30" in LCC by Sunday. Be safe and prepare to harvest when things open up!

**rudy** · 02-17-2021, 12:39 PM

Cool sun dog from the Basin on Sunday (or maybe it was a portal into another dimension)

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**Rideski** · 02-17-2021, 02:57 PM

Hey man nice shot

**The SnowShow** · 02-17-2021, 07:11 PM

Basin is skiing really well now. Things have filled in and I found some good untouched surfy powder stashes in a few places. Steep Gullies and The Bald Spot are open. Haven’t done the Bald Spot...is it worth it with the hike out?

**rudy** · 02-17-2021, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Rideski

Hey man nice shot

Hey man, thanks.

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Basin is skiing really well now. Things have filled in and I found some good untouched surfy powder stashes in a few places. Steep Gullies and The Bald Spot are open. Haven’t done the Bald Spot...is it worth it with the hike out?

Steep Gullies was decent on Sunday and although there is a decent amount of snow in there I found as many rocks as I did great turns. Haven't been in the Bald Spot this year but would recommend hiking back to the Beaver lift instead of hiking out from the Steep Gullies.

**Ireallyliketoski2** · 02-17-2021, 08:27 PM

heading to the butte this weekend, how are things going down there? how's the snow? is it cold? is it white? I'm bringing my shaman's cause they are calling for up to 8" of snow though the weekend, should be deep.

**snowaddict91** · 02-17-2021, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Ireallyliketoski

heading to the butte this weekend, how are things going down there? how's the snow? is it cold? is it white? I'm bringing my shaman's cause they are calling for up to 8" of snow though the weekend, should be deep.

Its skiing well by CB standards. Its not gonna be deep, but its soft everywhere and will probably stay that way through the weekend. Watch for sharks. Cross your fingers for phoenix/spellbound.

**The SnowShow** · 02-17-2021, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by rudy

Hey man, thanks.

Steep Gullies was decent on Sunday and although there is a decent amount of snow in there I found as many rocks as I did great turns. Haven't been in the Bald Spot this year but would recommend hiking back to the Beaver lift instead of hiking out from the Steep Gullies.

I’ve looked down at the top of the Bald Spot from the gate above but couldn’t get a sense of what’s down there. Is it a techy cliff area with a few steep lines through or is it mainly a steep, open face?

**Leshphilling77** · 02-17-2021, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

I’ve looked down at the top of the Bald Spot from the gate above but couldn’t get a sense of what’s down there. Is it a techy cliff area with a few steep lines through or is it mainly a steep, open face?

Think bottom of the ally’s with less trees. It’s a cool little spot but kinda tough to ski just because it isn’t easy to lap to get to know very well. I feel like straight down from either of the gates is more open but my memory of it could be off. Definitely hike the boot back back up beavers. I haven’t been in there yet this season, need to get back in there and reorient myself.

**possum** · 02-17-2021, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Leshphilling77

Think bottom of the ally’s with less trees. It’s a cool little spot but kinda tough to ski just because it isn’t easy to lap to get to know very well. I feel like straight down from either of the gates is more open but my memory of it could be off. Definitely hike the boot back back up beavers. I haven’t been in there yet this season, need to get back in there and reorient myself.

What if you took your skins? Still better to boot back up to Beavers?

I’ve eyed it many times coming out of Glockenspiel, but always said I would do it with touring set and skin back.

**gmorgg** · 02-18-2021, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by possum

What if you took your skins? Still better to boot back up to Beavers?

I’ve eyed it many times coming out of Glockenspiel, but always said I would do it with touring set and skin back.

Not worth skinning imo. The time it would take to transition you could be back at the lift already.