phillycore Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Looks like we're going to be off for a great start... Winter Park - February 6th-7th Steamboat - February 8th-9th Issued by The National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, CO 7:04 pm MST, Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 ... WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING... SNOW WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT OVERNIGHT... THOUGH THERE WILL STILL BE SOME HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS. * ACCUMULATION/WIND... STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 16 INCHES CAN BE EXPECTED. NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF DRIFTING SNOW OVER HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * MAIN IMPACT... ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY. THERE WILL BE AREAS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY OVER HIGHER ELEVATIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TRAVELERS SHOULD EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND PLAN FOR DELAYS. CHECK THE LATEST ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS BEFORE LEAVING AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME. CARRY WARM CLOTHING AND EXTRA FOOD AND WATER IN CASE YOU ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTIES. && More Information ... SNOW DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT... .MOIST AND UNSTABLE NORTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT WILL CONTINUE ACROSS NORTHERN COLORADO TONIGHT. THE MAIN AREA OF SNOW SHOWERS HAD MOVED THROUGH THE DENVER AREA... THOUGH OCCASIONAL LIGHT SHOWERS ARE STILL EXPECTED OVERNIGHT. ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO THREE INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE FOOTHILLS... WITH LIGHTER ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE ON THE PLAINS MAINLY SOUTH OF DENVER. MEANWHILE... LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS WITH A FEW HEAVY SHOWERS STILL POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL OF 2 TO 5 INCHES IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT... BRINGING TOTALS FOR THE STORM UP TO 8 TO 18 INCHES. TRAVEL WILL REMAIN DIFFICULT IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS TONIGHT. AS OF EARLY THIS EVENING LOVELAND PASS WAS CLOSED... AND CHAINS WERE REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON SEVERAL MOUNTAIN PASSES. Snow, snow and more snow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Have a great time gentlemen. Looking forward to the TR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 not sure if you're planning on being on the slopes tomorrow, but i'll keep my eye out for you at winter park. i'll be there for first chair and leaving some time around noon so i can get back and cleaned up for a super bowl party. i'll more then likely be on the jane side. baggy brown coat, light brown plaid pants, white bern helmet, and pasr stickers on the highbacks of my bindings. don't be afraid to yell, i usually answer to ass hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Damn....we will be there but not till the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 delay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 delay? nope....starring at the plane. watching our skis and bags being molested, i mean being carefully loaded onto the plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice. Gotta love PHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Pretty soon we will be boarding and I'll be the guy who everyone will be staring at saying oh shit I hope I don't get stuck sitting next to that fat mofo. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 our plans for getting a few late runs in today was foiled by Berthoud pass being closed. detour added about 2 hrs. we got our passes, and checked into the wonderful Best Western in town. Decent place....slow closer toilet seat and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 haha yes... WP got 9.5" today so stoke for that.... Jeff just said you guys are in for a dumpity dump tonight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Dan is currently passed out....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Dinner for me is.... Beer potato soup, fat tire, and buffalo burger w swiss cheese Thought Doug would like to know...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 nice lacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Cheeky Monk? Interested how this will go down. Jane skis great with 9.5. I've can give you my powder day routine if you want it. PM me for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Message sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 didn't make it up sunday because i didn't want to get stuck on either side of the pass. seriously contemplating a sick day this week though. gotta read up on the weather a bit though so i can maximize my time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe ghoul Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Have a blast, guys, looking forward to seeing a few pix from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Trees, creek beds, early am freshies....cold as hell Yeah we are having fun.....didn't take many pix...too cold. Trees, creek beds, early am freshies....cold as hell Yeah we are having fun.....didn't take many pix...too cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe ghoul Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Trees, creek beds, early am freshies....cold as hell Yeah we are having fun.....didn't take many pix...too cold. Trees, creek beds, early am freshies....cold as hell Yeah we are having fun.....didn't take many pix...too cold. Sweet echo, you must be in the valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 How cold is it? How much powder did you ski? Pics? Full TR? Come on guys, I'm living vicariously through you this week. I need the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 good ski day, not a great picture day. i have a few but it seems as though my computer and camera dont like one another. we checked out of the Best Western in town - nice place, breakfast stuff which is always a plus. got to winter park about 8:30, and got in line at the zephyr express and waited just a few short minutes for them to start loading. there was a nice coating of about 4 inches of fresh stuff on top of what they got yesterday. decided to run trails until things got tracked out, since there was ample goods to be had in the trees. started ducking into the trees about 9:30. theres tons of tree skiing here and we probably didnt even get to he best stuff. trees are deep in powder and Both John and I got hung up in one section when we landed in a creek. 2 lifts were closed, panoramic and eagle, which on the trail map it looks as both have some nice terrain, but there was still plenty off every other lift. skied lots of trails and lots of trees. dont remember names, my brain just doesnt work that way. rolled out about 3 pm for the drive to steamboat. things got real snowy around rabbit ears pass. pulled into the Bristol Hotel at 6 PM. really cool place. overnight forecast is for about 9 inches by morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Oh man, Steamboat skis great with 9 inches. Storm Peak is where I usually burn out my legs but the whole mountain is fun. Morning side is kind of hit or miss. If you don't want to hike for short but steep shots then it's not worth the time to go over there. The egress is long and somewhat flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Steamboat skis good with no snow. You'll be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Steamboat skis good with no snow. You'll be pleased. That too. It's easily the most playful hill I've ever been to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 INCLUDING THE CITY OF...STEAMBOAT SPRINGS AND VICINITY 701 PM MST MON FEB 7 2011 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY. * TIMING...SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...POSSIBLY BECOMING HEAVY AT TIMES...AND CONTINUE PERIODICALLY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 TO 14 INCHES OF NEW SNOW BY NOON TUESDAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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