Buenos dìas, my friends
Cup'O'Joe in hand, winds blow'n, here at the #HippieHaus; Gusts S/SW 88+ across the Crest, the system is moving quickly, and by the KDAX radar looks to be side-slipping the West Slope into the BV/DR zones as I type. China Peak is on the far end of the front; snow started just a little bit ago. There is not a lot of snow accumulation with this front; 4-6” is what I am tracking. Wind speeds look to push this through quickly. NWS forecasters this morning have stood fast at much higher snow totals, 8”+ over the next 24 hours.
Gear up for today; snow will be a mix today; it's certainly not #ColdSmokePow, but up top (above 8k), it'll be #CreamyPow, with a wetter consistency below 7,000ft. Mtn teams across our resorts are out all night, grooming and getting the mountain prepped for the opening bell at 9a. Layer up and bring out the GoreTex® - It's wet; however, it's #BaseBuilding, and we are #Stoked to see the mountain start to fill in over the past week.
Note to self: Level set your expectations today; winds may affect upper-mtn operations as the ridge-top winds are quite high.
Gear: Wax it with the snow and snow consistency; it's time to get your gear into the shop for a fresh wax, Hydro-carbon, all-temp, with a splash of red and blue... That'll keep you sliding in style for sure my friends...
NAM 3km Models - 6hr Precip, MSLP | 12hr Precip, MSLP
Bear Valley Weather Summary: Scattered showers and gusty winds dominate the morning, with snow levels rising to 7,500–8,000 feet by late morning. A brief lull in precipitation is expected this afternoon, with additional rain and snow arriving overnight into Saturday. Breezy conditions will persist, creating hazardous travel in the mountains.
China Peak Weather Summary: Snow continues this morning as a disturbance moves through the region, tapering off by mid-morning. A quieter pattern emerges this afternoon, setting the stage for mostly sunny skies on Saturday. Another weaker system may bring light snow on Sunday, primarily north of the region.
Mtn High Weather Summary: Partly sunny skies today with strong west winds, creating blustery conditions across higher elevations and passes. Temperatures remain seasonably cool, with calmer conditions expected over the weekend.
Dodge Ridge Weather Summary: Light showers this morning will taper off by late morning, with patchy fog and frost developing in the evening. Snow levels are rising above 7,500 feet today, with predominantly rain at lower elevations. Another system is expected tonight, bringing rain and snow showers primarily north of I-80, with minimal impacts southward.
NAM 3km - Temperature Models
NAM 3km - Winds and Wind Gust Models
NAM 3km - Snowfall Potentials
So, my friends, book yourself a last-minute weekend escape at the Inn at China Peak or the Bear Valley Lodge for a holiday on-snow. If you need TixToRide, hit the links below; the FourPaks are a sweet deal at $399, with no blackout dates... Off for a tour with the WoofPack, and I'll see you out on the mountain... Stay'nThirsty for POW Coop
