Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[bamboocoreONLY]

Stellar at the basin yesterday, stellar at breck today!

[Danno]

Headed to NYC this weekend, I am sure that means big powder here. You're welcome.

[adrenalated]

Headed to NYC this weekend, I am sure that means big powder here. You're welcome.

Big rain so far.

[simple]

Warm today in the shitty of Denver

[The SnowShow]

Quality journalism by Powder.com lol:

Iconic Arapahoe Basin Run Just Got a Little Less Tricky for Skiers
Ian GreenwoodMar 15, 2023 1:14 PM EDT
Skiing and mountaineering, while two different disciplines, often crossover. On serious ascents or descents, it's not uncommon to see skiers whipping out ice axes, belay devices, and ropes. Some resorts offer up runs that play into this crossover, allowing skiers to enter lines that require rope usage during entry.

Arapahoe Basin, located in Colorado, has one such run called the "2nd Notch." During average snow years, you need to use a rope to enter the "2nd Notch." However, things at Arapahoe Basin are a bit different this season due to above-average snowfall. Check out this TikTok to learn more

Rappel or not, the "2nd Notch" is clearly a serious ski. Rock formations on both sides and sustained steepness make errors ill-advised. Luckily, @overmyer11 knew what they were doing, making tight, clean turns down the narrow couloir.

@c.olecarson, in the comments section, recounted another video involving a descent of "2nd Notch" that didn't go as well. "Bro you gotta watch peakreviews video on YouTube where he slides down this entire chute," they wrote. Kicking a shoe on "2nd Notch" sounds like a recipe for human pinball, with ample opportunities to bounce off sharp rocks. While unpleasant to think about, that's the risk you take when you get into committing terrain.

Another commenter, @mattschatz01, appreciated the quality of skiing on display, writing, "some nice turns!" Nice turns, indeed. Keeping it flowy in the gnar isn't easy.

Ultimately, this video illustrates that many resorts throughout the U.S. have benefitted from serious snowfall this season. While this might mean fewer opportunities for techy billy goating (like rappelling into a run), it also opens up new lines for those unwilling to break out the belay devices and harnesses.

[Leshphilling77]

I mean I know you're commenting on the quality of the journalism here already but according to open snow abasin is at 98% average snowpack


Copper extending season to may 7

[V.R.P]

Warm today in the shitty of Denver

Clear Creek scour project?

[MakersTeleMark]

Vail hasn't even hit 300" yet people are acting like it's a snowpocalipse. Also, while walking down a flight of stairs, if I touch the handrail, am I on rappel?

[MakersTeleMark]

Clear Creek scour project?

Perhaps, but that dood gets mad ass.

[cravenmorhead]

I have an RSS feed for Powder and it seems like a week or so ago they started just parroting instagram posts.

[simple]

Clear Creek scour project?

Yup almost done and then I can get back to the western slope so I can do unguided days at Silverton with the cool kids

[Name Redacted]

Yup almost done and then I can get back to the western slope so I can do unguided days at Silverton with the cool kids

"Cool kids" is funny. The SIlvertude is strong this year. Dumping right meow.

[The SnowShow]

I have an RSS feed for Powder and it seems like a week or so ago they started just parroting instagram posts.

It’s hilarious that parroting IG posts and comments is now considered journalism.

[wkd-rdr]

Perhaps, but that dood gets mad ass.

Prolly even some angry ass

[brutah]

Vail hasn't even hit 300" yet people are acting like it's a snowpocalipse. Also, while walking down a flight of stairs, if I touch the handrail, am I on rappel?

It's a belay if two people are touching the rail at the same time, but only if you tell them loudly they're on belay. Bonus points if they let you check their "knot"

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[smmokan]

I mean I know you're commenting on the quality of the journalism here already but according to open snow abasin is at 98% average snowpack


Copper extending season to may 7

A-Basin has 191" this year... it's hard to believe that's 98%.

[adrenalated]

Big rain so far.

Still big rain. Nuking rain, even.

[BFD]

Dry here. Dumping on the mountain. Open snow saying 85 inches next ten days. Tomorrow could be a big day in the Wolf Creek parking lot.

[cmsummit]

I mean I know you're commenting on the quality of the journalism here already but according to open snow abasin is at 98% average snowpack

Yep. Grizzly Peak Snotel (ABasin) = 99%. Hoosier Pass Snotel = 86%.

[Shredhead]

Snowmass is claiming 331” ytd.


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[The SnowShow]

Fun day on the East Wall. Good coverage all over.

[hawkgt]

not sure where to put this ...... RIP

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...in-ski-resort/