A thick cloud deck obscured the Sun this morning, but it was doing it’s best to drill a hole in the cover. The light was very flat, with the details lost, but as the deck thinned, more definition lit up from time to time. The accumulation from yesterday had been tilled into the prepared carpets that gave those early morning turns a bit more feel, though the overall sheen was quite slick. I was working on keeping a slow approach to the line and cautious deliberate steps with each turn. Mineral Basin was offering good prepared lines, but visibility there too was marginal and needed a cautious approach. The storm dynamics are still swirling around in the larger scope of things, but the major motion is looking good to me. Kind of a “you never know till it all goes off” type of feeling.
Tomorrow, look for more firm conditions on the hill, with continued visibility issues as the storm dynamics develop. Some precipitation may begin as the front moves around once again. Interesting pattern, and one that can produce some surprises. Use caution as the hill will be changing as wind and accumulation develop. Think Deep Thoughts!!!