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Post by cweston on Jun 10, 2016 10:01:31 GMT -8
Yeah, I know about SNOTEL, etc. but there's no substitute for on-the-ground observation, especially as snowpack diminishes and SNOTEL data zeros out.
I'm planning a trip (largely off-trail) in the Eastern Gore range starting around July 20. I know from experience that some high passes can be fairly heavily corniced into July in average snow years in that area, so I'm a wee bit concerned, since the route I have in mind involves crossing a few such passes, and my daughter, who may be going with us, is not real comfortable on steep snow.
Any beta from remotely that part of Colorado between now and then would be appreciated.
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Post by absarokanaut on Jun 10, 2016 12:29:08 GMT -8
All I can tell you is friends continue to ski Little Italy on Pikes and say it's a banner year.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 10, 2016 14:51:30 GMT -8
We had a really wet spring. Snow pack in northern Colorado ranges from 150 - 130% above normal, but it's currently in the 80s withe some 90s (in Denver) so meting rapidly. Right now, you can't even make it to many trailheads. Conditions should be much better by the end of July, but expect more snow than usual.
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Post by cweston on Jun 10, 2016 15:31:34 GMT -8
We had a really wet spring. Snow pack in northern Colorado ranges from 150 - 130% above normal, but it's currently in the 80s withe some 90s (in Denver) so meting rapidly. Right now, you can't even make it to many trailheads. Conditions should be much better by the end of July, but expect more snow than usual. Thanks. Any updates that can be posted in the next 5-6 weeks would be appreciated. If my daughter doesn't end up going, then I'm not concerned, but I think she'd be really unhappy descending steep snow slopes. She has learned and practice self arrest, but just isn't very confident in that kind of situation.
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Post by swimswithtrout on Jun 10, 2016 16:31:37 GMT -8
Actually the Upper Colorado/ S Platte Basins are at/above 200% normal snow pack, but the heat has really cranked up and we "seem" to be settling into a normal summer weather pattern.
Unless something drastic happens, you'll be fine at the end of July.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 12, 2016 4:05:31 GMT -8
I stand corrected, my original statement should have been 150-230%
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