Sunny skies were on tap as I parked the car in the lot this AM. and I prepped for another day of driving with top down. When I got to the Tram deck snow had begun falling, and by the time we all got to the peak it was snowing like crazy. There was an inch of fresh that had fallen in minutes and I was caught flat footed with no hat and sun glasses. That flash front delivered and canceled the visibility I had hoped for. DOH!!!! That front was looming in the Valley, but I thought I’d get at least a lap in Mineral Before the hammer came down. The pack was really firm and quite crispy, so staying with the known smooth lines was the call and slow and steady kept you standing upright. What a wild couple of opening Trams. Visibility improved with time but was in and out.
Tomorrow, look for better visibility as partly cloudy skies are predicted. Look for the prepared sections to be offering the best feel, though the inherent firmness is still in play. I’ll be looking toward Mineral Basin if visibility is good, and I expect some smooth prepared lines to be on tap and ready for fun. There is big weather in the forecast coming this weekend, so prepare by checking out the pack and aspects for beta for the coming precipitation. The hill is in great shape, and Winter is not over yet. Keep it tight!!!