SNOW IN THE PNW 2018-19

[californiagrown]

Could’ve been the 11” dump and heavy rain event within 24 hrs that caused slide and heavy debris. Then days of high pressure freeze— makes for shit as you said. I don’t blame them for concern of safety and pulling mfers out of shit shaped ice with toboggans.

I am constantly surprised by the laissez faire attitude of resorts out here in the PNW towards dangerous (non avalanche) snow conditions and terrain dangers. From refrozen avi-debris completely covering open runs, to unmarked rocks in main runs, to unmarked open creeks and holes in and directly next to main beginner groomers.

And then there is my favorite: fumerols at Bachelor that are gently marked with a single bamboo pole. My GF (who rips) actually fell in one one her first lap on her first day there a couple years ago... I had to hurridly sidestep back up to find her starfished at the lip of the hole struggling to not fall in all the way. Turns out, thinking you are falling into a damn volcano will make your planking abilities world class.

Don't get me wrong, i personally don't have a problem with this attitude by the resorts. It is just surprising to me given how sue-happy the country is, and how danger-proofed i see resorts are in other parts of the country. But then again, the PNW ski areas have a much rougher edge to them and the clientele seems to embrace the more rugged, natural vibe.

[AK47bp]

Don’t ski in Europe if the PNW “ski areas” are too gnar for ya.

They aren’t “resorts” here.

[XavierD]

We’re not full California, yet.

[wickstad]

Could’ve been the 11” dump and heavy rain event within 24 hrs that caused slide and heavy debris. Then days of high pressure freeze— makes for shit as you said. I don’t blame them for concern of safety and pulling mfers out of shit shaped ice with toboggans.
I was there with a smile on my face zooming groomers. Suns out - guns out, bro! Attachment 267183

Hopefully not the new norm Boz. Sounds a little upside down. Storms used to come in warm and rainy and switch to snow overnight. It would be interesting to ski some of that on today’s skis. Grooming is much better now as well which helps I’m sure.

[2FUNKY]

find her starfished at the lip

Sounds like the set up for a porno scene.

And, action!

[SirVicSmasher]

Ralph

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[Norseman]

Last clear morning for a while, hopefully.

[mtskibum16]

Hopefully is right! The awesome sunrises and sunsets have at least been a bit of a consolation prize for the shit ski conditions. I'm ready for some snow though!

[CascadeLuke]

Hopefully not the new norm Boz. Sounds a little upside down. Storms used to come in warm and rainy and switch to snow overnight. It would be interesting to ski some of that on today’s skis. Grooming is much better now as well which helps I’m sure.

I agree. It was severely locked up terrain tho.. Thought it was pretty wise to close the steep chairs on the rain event day avoiding further issues by being trampled.
Looks like we’re back on here soon

[wickstad]

Still pretty good at Mission. Boney in spots.

[jackattack]

Still pretty good at Mission. Boney in spots.

And pretty damn sporty.

[~mikey b]

https://utahavalanchecenter.org/blog/43654

[PNWbrit]

Tire choice important today in PNW.

[pyromaniacman129]

Lots of idiots on my commute into the city this morning. Tesla stuck on the university bridge was the highlight.

Be careful out there. Lots of people with no idea how to drive in the snow.

[AK47bp]

Yea. Fuck that shite. Working from home today.

Snoqualmie/North Bend we got like 12 inches and still snowing.

Pass only reporting 2 inches.

The snow event decided to stay below 2k

[snoqpass]

Yea. Fuck that shite. Working from home today.

Snoqualmie/North Bend we got like 12 inches and still snowing.

Pass only reporting 2 inches.

The snow event decided to stay below 2k

Only 4” ar Alpental

[AK47bp]

Well, the foothill sledding will be epic.

[pyromaniacman129]

Yea. Fuck that shite. Working from home today.

Snoqualmie/North Bend we got like 12 inches and still snowing.

Pass only reporting 2 inches.

The snow event decided to stay below 2k

Wish I could pull that off. Still coming down steadily in the city. Seems like zero plow work or sanding goin on. Enough traffic it's getting packed down into hard sheets of ice.
Today's gonna be a rodeo.

[AK47bp]

Good luck getting home.

[plugboots]

Good luck getting home.

Watch out for ineptitude. The snow makes people do just completely stupid shit they wouldn’t do otherwise.

[ridinshockgun]

This is that good driving snow too! 23 deg, nice dry packed and not that usual slush we get here.

[pyromaniacman129]

This is that good driving snow too! 23 deg, nice dry packed and not that usual slush we get here.

Maybe up higher but near seattle it's a slush slip fest on the roads. Didn't try 5 though.

[californiagrown]

Maybe up higher but near seattle it's a slush slip fest on the roads. Didn't try 5 though.

Where it wasnt packed or plowed it drove nice this morning at lake level on the eastside. But it got real slick real quick wherever the plows had pushed off the top 4" of fluff to leave a 1"-2" layer of clear ice. Very much a gong show, and im sure i missed most of it getting in to work just before 7am. Plowing without the sanding is not the best for the commute.

[glademaster]

Glad I decided to bail from Palmer last night around 11:00, got fresh tracks over Tiger Summit. Although I suppose my reward is being one of two people in the office. On second thought, should have called in "snowy."

[oftpiste]

Drove home from high 2 resort about 6 last night. Started snowing in Skykomish and kept snowing to Sultan. Was snowing hard.