Despite the inversion going on now, the temps have been quite warm, which have been softening the pack in the afternoon. Those soft condition freeze over night making for some mighty crispy conditions for the morning runs. The Grooming Crew has been giving the pack a fresh till, which offers fair tooth to the mat to get some traction, but it is still quite firm and a conservative approach is advised. There was very light traffic on the hill for the first couple of hours, which took the pressure off the lines.
The pack softened again as the day wore on, so I expect some crispy conditions again for the morning session. Coverage remains very good on the main prepared lines, and interference patters have been well established off to the sides with some vegetation showing up as it gets scrapped in the troughs. See you there for the first Tram. Be aware of possible black ice in the lower Canyon as the inversion is leaving moisture on the road. IBBY!!!