Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**goldenboy** · 12-22-2023, 06:02 PM

I thought CB was thin until I drove through summit today, it looks grim there. Sure hope a Christmas miracle changes things for everyone.

The ice was rad though. Good ice is far more rare than powder, that's for sure.

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**jpcm** · 12-22-2023, 06:18 PM

Back to full on MTB season up this way. Today was stellar. Hero dirt and pine duff.

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**fastfred** · 12-22-2023, 06:44 PM

thefrontrange did not suck today
Back to skiing dirt tomorrow

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**The SnowShow** · 12-22-2023, 07:04 PM

Wow fastfred with the Denver tour. Nice.

**The SnowShow** · 12-22-2023, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Alpinord

That will make you tear up for a lifetime.

When my son was about that age, while watching a group of groms, I asked if maybe he might like to join the weekend ‘Snow Burners’ and have fun with kids his age.

He said:, “No dad, I want to ski with you.”[emoji24]❤️

…..then came puberty.

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That kind of happened with us. Up until last year, her ski skills suffered because she prefers skiing with me and my wife and would only challenge herself only so much. But last year she finally found a friend who she enjoys skiing with and both of them took ABasin lessons and got WAY better. Now she can ski everything except double black/EX. Can’t say enough about some of the teachers at the Basin.

**Danno** · 12-22-2023, 07:22 PM

Imma go ski some dirt tomorrow, I guess

**BFD** · 12-22-2023, 07:37 PM

Better get down here. Wolf Creek overflow lot filling up with campers. Hard to. Get excited about a foot

**EWG** · 12-22-2023, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Quiet, fun day skiing Eldora with my 11 year old daughter today. Conditions are holding up just fine there for some ripping down groomers. Expected bulletproof ice but it was very edgible and no wind. Having her say “I love skiing with you” just made my day….or decade really.

Skied ‘dora with my 19 yo daughter today. It’s still just as awesome as it was when she was 11.

You have a lot of turns to look forward to.

**EWG** · 12-22-2023, 07:41 PM

Also, fuck Bama.

**AlpiNord** · 12-22-2023, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by summit

Storm looks like it is busting except for the south

Yep….in the form of rain.[emoji107]

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**joeshek** · 12-22-2023, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by EWG

Also, fuck Bama.

Has anyone updated this for the last 5 years?

**snowaddict91** · 12-23-2023, 06:53 PM

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Often when the rest of the Western Slope gets skunked, Powderhorn is pretty okay. Was getting soft by the end of the day.

**Leshphilling77** · 12-23-2023, 07:16 PM

nice, a double chair to yourself with soft snow is about as good as it gets.

looks like its dumping pretty good at the boat right now

**Foggy_Goggles** · 12-24-2023, 02:57 PM

psst...ski is fun...pass it on.

Today was much better than expected at Wanker Pancake. I bet tomorrow morning will be quiet and fun albeit a little chilly.

**Danno** · 12-24-2023, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

psst...ski is fun...pass it on.

Today was much better than expected at Wanker Pancake. I bet tomorrow morning will be quiet and fun albeit a little chilly.

Truth

**SkiBall** · 12-24-2023, 09:38 PM

That 6” at Vail on top of the crap they had underneath was surprisingly nice. Got a few more during the day, but still. Stayed soft into the afternoon.

**whipski** · 12-25-2023, 10:07 AM

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nice xmas eve pow day at Monarch about 6"
boottop in some steeper aspects from wind deposition

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did a hike up the North Fork recon on conditions and see the waterfall
lots afolk mtn biking down in town

**Jax** · 12-25-2023, 11:01 AM

Steamboat surprise, bonafide blower, needed that.

**Shredhead** · 12-25-2023, 06:05 PM

You guys get some of the lightest snow I’ve ever seen. I caught a 36” day that was amazing.

**Danno** · 12-25-2023, 07:16 PM

Great 3 days at Winter Park

**goldenboy** · 12-25-2023, 10:16 PM

Will I70 still be a shitshow in the middle of the day tomorrow? I'm seeing gusts to 60 on 285, so I might be forced to take 70.

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**Name Redacted** · 12-25-2023, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by goldenboy

Will I70 still be a shitshow in the middle of the day tomorrow? I'm seeing gusts to 60 on 285, so I might be forced to take 70.

The ice on Dillon was looking pretty skateable today if it is thick enough.

**MakersTeleMark** · 12-25-2023, 10:25 PM

It's wicked cold tonight (2), but is should warm up tomorrow. I wouldn't worry about the ice for the next week or so, but EB I70, meh, I actually don't think it will be too bad. I think most folks come in for the Xmas - NYE stint.

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 12-26-2023, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by goldenboy

Will I70 still be a shitshow in the middle of the day tomorrow? I'm seeing gusts to 60 on 285, so I might be forced to take 70.

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Lat December driving north on 285 in similar weather I saw a rented RV with a roof that had been partially ripped off by wind. Couple was standing with their mouths open in front of the vehicle watching that thing flap up and down.