Yesterday’s warming of the pack set the stage for today’s substrate that obtained just an inch of fresh cover for today’s festivities. There were few takers for today’s spring storm, and conditions were difficult and variable. Off trail was no place to venture with the present crust that is happening there. The prepared lines were the place to find the smooth mat that would make safe descent manageable. There was rime ice making visibility difficult as well on top of all of that, but that is spring time in the Rockies.
Tomorrow, look for more unsettled weather with improving visibility. The new accumulation will be tilled into the prepared lines and those will provide the best quality and smoothness for the existing firm conditions. Be very careful in any off trail sojourns, as it will be difficult and extremely variable. Temps will still be cooler than the recent warming trend, so I do not expect any softening of the overall pack. Traffic will be light once again, so that will make for fast turnarounds, but take your time and tread lightly. Remember to check out the Bird site for updates on all the changes that are now in effect. Straight Ahead!!!