Crested Butte Ski and Weather Report

Crested Butte Ski and Snow Report 2-20-10

coreydwan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:21:47 +0000

Last updated at 5:45 AM 02/20/2010

New Snowfall:
Top:
Last 24 Hours: 15 in. / 38.1 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 17 in. / 43.2 cm.
Last 7 Days: 21 in. / 53.3 cm.
Mid:
Last 24 Hours: 15 in. / 38.1 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 17 in. / 43.2 cm.
Last 7 Days: 21 in. / 53.3 cm.

Total Accumulation:
Top:
Base: 65 in. / 165.1 cm.
Season Total: 178 in. / 452.1 cm.
Mid:
Base: 64 in. / 162.6 cm.
Season Total: 178 in. / 452.1 cm.

Conditions:
Powder!

Mountain Stats
Lifts: 16
Trails: 1144 acres
Groomed: 380 acres
Superpipe: Open

Terrain Open
Total: 98%
Beginner & Intermediate: 100%
Advanced: 100%
Extreme: 98%

Groomer’s Choice: Lower Keystone

Recent Backcountry Observations

Below are the last week’s worth of observations from the Crested Butte backcountry.
Your backcountry observations are extremely valuable to our forecast team. Please remember to submit your snowpack, weather and avalanche observations when you return from the mountains.

Friday, February 19

Irwin, W / S at 10-12,000′

WX: obscured, Snow S-5 in am. S-10 in pm, high temp of 19F, winds calm to light most of the day, with moderate winds and strong gusts from the SSW at 16:00 above tree line, moving a lot of snow.
Spx: Study Plot @ 10,200′: HN24: (8am) 6″, HIN:(8am-5pm) 11″ w/ .5″ of water. HST (5pm): 16″ w/ .9″ of water. HS: 73″. (Average Density 5%). Stability was fair today turning poor in the pm. Began seeing cracks propagating off skis but not too slabbed up near and below tree line with no slab avalanches.
Avalanche activity: Skied primarily West, a little South. Began having significant loose snow avalanches that were entraining a fair bit of snow and picking up speed. These slides were 10-20′ wide and running up to 300′ (D1.5) We were seeing interesting rippling in the snow as it slid.

Rankin

Thursday, February 18

Irwin

Wx: Overcast with light to moderate snow, 2″ new additional throughout the day. winds calm to light, temps in the high 20′s.
Spx: HN24: 2″ HS: 65″. cracking and fair to poor stability on all slopes that have slid earlier this season. The valentines day storm snow has settled into a soft slab between10-30″ that is not bonding very well on old crusts. SE,S, & SW aspects have a crust under this slab and is producing clean unstable interface.
Avi Activity: 3 more notable slides today, 1 w/ explosives & 2 skier triggered.
#1: WSW, 11,000′, 38 degrees SS-ASc-R4-D1.5-I Released with a ski cut, 20″ deep, 60′ wide, 300′ down and ran on old crust.
#2: W, 11,800′, 40 degrees, SS-AE-R3-D2.5-O/G. Triggered with a 3# charge, 18-36″ deep, 100′ wide and ran 1,000′ to valley bottom. It ran on depth hoar just above the ground.
# 3: W, 11,200′ 40 degrees. SS-ASu-R3-D1.5-O/G. Released on a steep roll near the bottom of the pitch amongst small kremholz trees. 10-18″ deep, 50′ wide, and ran 400′. No one injured or buried.

Wednesday, February 17

Irwin

Wx: Broken & Overcast with snow showers, harder snow began around 16:00, wind calm, and high temps around freezing.
Spx: E, SE, & S aspects well set up and feeling spring like with minimal ski pen and moist snow on the surface. West aspects were dry with 12″ ski pen. no collapsing or cracking noted.
Avi Activity: 3 notable slides today, all were in areas with earlier avi activity this season. 1 was skier triggered and 2 were explosives triggered.
#1: S, 11,800′, 35 degrees: SS-AE-R2-D1.5-I/O, triggered with a 3# charge 12″ deep, 50′ wide and ran 200′ on old crust from December.
#2: WSW, 11,600′, 40 degrees, SS-AE-R3-D2-I/O. 3# charge 24″ deep, 150′ wide, 700′ down on crust on top of facets. This path has run several times this season.
# 3: W, 11,400′, 35 degrees, SS-AS-R2-D1.5-I/O. small pocket mid slope, 18″ deep, 50′ wide, 200′ down also on crust over facets.

Red Lady Express : Open
Big Al’s – Green - Open - Groomed
Houston – Green - Open - Groomed
Kubler – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Mineral Point – Green - Open - Groomed
Poverty Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed
Upper Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Keystone – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Roller Coaster – - Open - Groomed
Lower Twister – - Open - Groomed
Peanut – Green - Open - Groomed
Smith Hill Coin-Op – Green - Open - Groomed
Tulsa – Green - Open - Groomed
Warming House Hill – Green - Open - Groomed

Silver Queen Express : Open
Upper North Star – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Lower North Star – Black - Open - Groomed
Triangle – Black - Open - Groomed
Windy Gap – Black - Open - Groomed
Silver Queen Road – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Keystone – - Open - Groomed
Monument – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Westside – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hot Rocks – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Forest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Peel – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Peel – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Forest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Flatiron – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hockey Rink – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Banana – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Funnel – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

Gold Link Lift : Open
Gunsight Pass – Green - Open - Groomed
Cascade – Blue - Open - Groomed
Elko Park – Blue - Open - Groomed
North Pass – Blue - Open - Groomed
Panion’s Run – Blue - Open - Groomed

Prospect Lift : Open
Deer Pass – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Little Queen – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Prospector – Blue - Open - Groomed

East River Express : Open
Black Eagle – Blue - Open - Groomed
Daisy – Blue - Open - Groomed
Floresta – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Gallowich – - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Double Top Glades – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Resurrection – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Bakery – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

Teocalli Lift : Closed
Bubba’s Shortcut – Green - Open - Groomed
Bushwacker – Blue - Open - Groomed
Gus’ Way – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Meander – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Paradise Access – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Ruby Access – Blue - Open - Groomed
Short Cut – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed

Paradise Express : Open
Bear – Blue - Open - Groomed
Breakfast Trail – Blue - Open - Groomed
Canaan Terrain Park – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Fallaway – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Ruby Chief – Blue - Open - Groomed
Paradise Bowl – Blue - Open - Groomed
Ruby Road – Blue - Open - Groomed
Super Pipe – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Upper Canaan – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Gallowich – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Ruby Chief – - Open - Groomed
Upper Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Yellow Brick Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Westwall / Keystone Ridge – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Tower 11 Chutes – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe Springs – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

West Wall Lift : Open
Buckley – Blue - Open - Groomed
Fishbowl – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Championship – Blue - Open - Groomed
Nastar – Blue - Open - Groomed
T-Bar Road – Blue - Open - Groomed

Twister Lift : Closed
Aspen Park Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Crystal – Black - Open - Groomed
Jokerville – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Lower International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Middle Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Silvanite – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Twister – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Upper International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Park – - Open - Groomed
Upper Roller Coaster – Black - Open - Groomed

North Face Lift : Open
Avery – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Belleview – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rachel’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades Hike – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Powder Rock Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rambo – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Pinball – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The North Face – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hawk’s Nest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hard Slab – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Old Pro – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Sock-it-to-Me Ridge – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Last Steep – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Fredo’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Million Dollar Highway – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Steps – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Staircase – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
High Nowhere – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Lower Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

The High Lift : Open
Big Chute – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Paradise Cliffs – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Headwall – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Schofield – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Teocalli Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Morning Glory – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Ueker Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Coffey Grounds – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Duey’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Jack in the Box Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Liars Bench – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Main St. – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Morning Woods – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Peach Pit – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Solar Glaze – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Teo Tongue – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Town Park – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Wolf’s Lair – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Teo II – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Banana High Entrance – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Peak – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

Peachtree Lift : Open
Augusta – Green - Open - Groomed
High Tide – Green - Open - Groomed
Knig’s Knob – Green - Open - Groomed
Rustler’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed

Painter Boy Lift : Open
Splain’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed
Topsy – - Open - Not Groomed
Homeowners – Blue - Open - Groomed
Little Lizzie – Blue - Open - Groomed
Kid’s Terrain Park – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed

Adult Magic Carpet : Open

Kids’ Magic Carpet : Open

Ski & Ride School Lift : Closed

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Crested Butte Ski and Snow Report 2-18-10

coreydwan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:04:50 +0000

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Snow Report

from Crested Butte Snow Report

Last updated at 5:08 AM 02/18/2010

New Snowfall:
Top:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 5.5 in. / 14.0 cm.
Mid:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 4 in. / 10.2 cm.

Total Accumulation:
Top:
Base: 50 in. / 127.0 cm.
Season Total: 160.5 in. / 407.7 cm.
Mid:
Base: 44 in. / 111.8 cm.
Season Total: 160.5 in. / 407.7 cm.

Conditions:
Powder/Packed Powder

Mountain Stats
Lifts: 16
Trails: 1144 acres
Groomed: 370 acres
Superpipe: Open

Terrain Open
Total: 98%
Beginner & Intermediate: 100%
Advanced: 100%
Extreme: 98%

Groomer’s Choice: Crystal

Red Lady Express : Open
Big Al’s – Green - Open - Groomed
Houston – Green - Open - Groomed
Kubler – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Mineral Point – Green - Open - Groomed
Poverty Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed
Upper Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Keystone – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Roller Coaster – - Open - Groomed
Lower Twister – - Open - Groomed
Peanut – Green - Open - Groomed
Smith Hill Coin-Op – Green - Open - Groomed
Tulsa – Green - Open - Not Groomed
Warming House Hill – Green - Open - Groomed

Prospect Lift : Open
Deer Pass – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Little Queen – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Prospector – Blue - Open - Groomed

East River Express : Open
Black Eagle – Blue - Open - Groomed
Daisy – Blue - Open - Groomed
Floresta – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Gallowich – - Open - Groomed
Lower Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Double Top Glades – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Resurrection – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Bakery – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

Teocalli Lift : Closed
Bubba’s Shortcut – Green - Open - Groomed
Bushwacker – Blue - Open - Groomed
Gus’ Way – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Meander – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Paradise Access – Blue - Open - Groomed
Ruby Access – Blue - Open - Groomed
Short Cut – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed

Paradise Express : Open
Bear – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Breakfast Trail – Blue - Open - Groomed
Canaan Terrain Park – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Fallaway – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Ruby Chief – Blue - Open - Groomed
Paradise Bowl – Blue - Open - Groomed
Ruby Road – Blue - Open - Groomed
Super Pipe – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Upper Canaan – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Gallowich – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Ruby Chief – - Open - Groomed
Upper Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Yellow Brick Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Westwall / Keystone Ridge – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Tower 11 Chutes – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe Springs – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

West Wall Lift : Open
Buckley – Blue - Open - Groomed
Fishbowl – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Championship – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Nastar – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
T-Bar Road – Blue - Open - Groomed

Twister Lift : Closed
Aspen Park Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Crystal – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Jokerville – Black - Open - Groomed
Lower International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Middle Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Silvanite – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Twister – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Upper International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Park – - Open - Groomed
Upper Roller Coaster – Black - Open - Groomed

North Face Lift : Open
Avery – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Belleview – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rachel’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades Hike – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Powder Rock Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rambo – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Pinball – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The North Face – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hawk’s Nest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hard Slab – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Old Pro – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Sock-it-to-Me Ridge – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Last Steep – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Fredo’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Million Dollar Highway – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Steps – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Staircase – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
High Nowhere – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Lower Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

Peachtree Lift : Open
Augusta – Green - Open - Groomed
High Tide – Green - Open - Groomed
Knig’s Knob – Green - Open - Groomed
Rustler’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed

Adult Magic Carpet : Open

Kids’ Magic Carpet : Open

Ski & Ride School Lift : Closed

Reported Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 5:50 AM

Weather Forecast

Today:
Partly turning Mostly cloudy, chance of snow showers, Northwest winds 5-10 mph, and a High temperature for CB and Gunnison in the Low 30′s.

Tonight:
Mostly cloudy with snow showers possible, Northwwest winds 5 mph with a Low temperature for CB and Gunnison in the mid-teens.

Tomorrow:
Snow 2-4″ possible, West winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 mph. High temperatures for CB and gunnison around 30.

Weather Synopsis

Today slight instability begins under a NW flow with limited moisture. Watch for clouds to build today with the possibility of a few snow showers. Tommorow the flow flattens and goes zonal with snow beggining in earnest Thursday afternoon & evening. By Friday the already westerly flow gets an added boost of energy from the south while a significant winter storm sets up for the weekend. This one looks promising so far….

In the Backcountry

The snowpack remains suspect while observations of triggered avalanches continue to come in the door. Yesterday a report of an avalanche in Cony’s Bowl remotely triggered from 200 feet away reminds us that instabilities are still present. This slide was 2-4′ deep to the ground and was a path that slid earlier this season! Areas with past avalanche activity this season continue to be the most suspect areas currently. These areas have well developed facets or depth hoar that are buried only by a shallow amount of snow and have remained very reactive this season. As well last weekend’s new snow came in with significant wind and windslabs remain developed on many aspects at all elevations. These slabs may be slowly bonding but can still be triggered by the weight of a human. Yesterday some warm temperatueres and strong solar radiation may of helped southerly aspects heal a bit but instabilities still lurk on many slopes.

Danger Rating and Travel Advisory

// CONSIDERABLE Near and Above Tree Line on North through SouthEast Aspects
MODERATE on all other aspects and elevations

Primary Avalanche Concern

LIKELIHOOD OF TRIGGERING

AVALANCHE SIZE

Trend

While Natural Avalanches have not been running Triggered Avalanches remain Possible to even Probable in certain locations. Windslabs from this past weekends storm are still present on many aspects at all elevations. North through East aspects near and above tree line will be the most likely areas to find these windslabs. Expect all aspects to have potentially cross loaded pockets at all elevations especially in wind exposed areas.

Use caution while travelling in the backcountry today! Yesterday’s slide was triggered with no other signs of instability noted. Knowledge of where avalanches occured so far this season is very useful and these areas should be treated seriously while they remain the most suspect. Watch for areas of windloaded snow, where the snow texture stiffens or you experience cracking or collapsing. Use good protocols and travel techniques today as this is what lessens your exposure and risk if the slope you are travelling on does slide.

Rankin

Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update 2-17-10

coreydwan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:06:52 +0000

TV10 Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update: 2/17/10 For Today: The front end of the last of these weaker northern systems is feeding high clouds into the area early. We will see gaps of sunshine but look for this cloud cover to continue to build over the course of the day. It’s looking pretty dry so snow showers on the higher terrain will be the extent of any snow but a much more promising pattern is developing for the end of the week and the weekend. Overnight lows were about what we were expecting with Crested Butte dropping to -2 degrees and Gunnison making it just a degree lower to -3 degrees. Daytime highs will be moderated by the high clouds building this morning and the low 20’s could be a realistic high unless we see some healthier pockets of sunshine. Overnight lows will be warmer tonight but will remain in the single digits for all elevations. A switch to a more zonal pattern through Thursday will introduce a much more promising forecast for the end of the week and the weekend. Look for snow Thursday and Friday with a separate and warmer southern option brewing for the weekend. We will hold in the 4-6” range through Friday unless the pattern stalls but the weekend’s storm could be an official snowmaker. Look for a complete Crested Butte and Gunnison weather report, 24 hour trends and real time weather information now available at WWW.CBTV.TV.

Crested Butte Ski and Snow Report 2-15-10

coreydwan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:22:06 +0000

Last updated at 6:03 AM 02/15/2010

New Snowfall:
Top:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 3 in. / 7.6 cm.
Last 7 Days: 5 in. / 12.7 cm.
Mid:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 2 in. / 5.1 cm.
Last 7 Days: 4 in. / 10.2 cm.

Total Accumulation:
Top:
Base: 51 in. / 129.5 cm.
Season Total: 160 in. / 406.4 cm.
Mid:
Base: 46 in. / 116.8 cm.
Season Total: 160 in. / 406.4 cm.

Conditions:
Packed Powder

Mountain Stats
Lifts: 16
Trails: 1144 acres
Groomed: 390 acres
Superpipe: Open

Terrain Open
Total: 100%
Beginner & Intermediate: 100%
Advanced: 100%
Extreme: 100%

Groomer’s Choice: International

Avalanche Report for Monday February 15, 2010

from Crested Butte Avalanche Center

It is important to realize that the last 36 hours the winds and storm snow totals were significant at higher elevations and may have transported a lot of snow. Our main concern is going to be on slopes that may have newly formed wind slabs on lee aspects. These slabs may be quite reactive to human triggering especially near and above treeline. Kebler and Paradise zones may have deep wind slabs on lee aspects as well as wind pressed slabs on westerly or windward aspects due to the significant snowfall over the last 48 hours. Weak snow at the old snow interface is going to keep human triggered avalanches possible on all aspects and elevations and probable on lee aspects due to poor bonding at this interface. Cold temperatures are not going to allow the snowpack to gain strength quickly but sunny aspects will see some settling and better bonding today but it may be limited. The variability of storm snow throughout our mountains over the last 72 hours will make it difficult to predict where unstable slabs may exist and put an even greater need for backcountry travelers to make good observations before and during their tour. Recent natural and human triggered avalanches are a good indication that the snowpack has not had time to adjust to the new load even several days later. Slopes that have already slid this season and remain shallow, weak and variable may be more suspect than deep more uniform slopes.

Prospect Lift : Open
Deer Pass – Blue - Open - Groomed
Little Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Prospector – Blue - Open - Groomed

East River Express : Open
Black Eagle – Blue - Open - Groomed
Daisy – Blue - Open - Groomed
Floresta – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Gallowich – - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Double Top Glades – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Resurrection – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Bakery – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

Teocalli Lift : Closed
Bubba’s Shortcut – Green - Open - Groomed
Bushwacker – Blue - Open - Groomed
Gus’ Way – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Meander – Blue - Open - Groomed
Paradise Access – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Ruby Access – Blue - Open - Groomed
Short Cut – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Red Lady – Blue - Open - Groomed

Twister Lift : Closed
Aspen Park Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Crystal – Black - Open - Groomed
Jokerville – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Lower International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Middle Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Silvanite – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Twister – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Championship – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Park – - Open - Groomed
Upper Roller Coaster – Black - Open - Groomed

North Face Lift : Open
Avery – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Belleview – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rachel’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades Hike – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Powder Rock Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rambo – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Pinball – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The North Face – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hawk’s Nest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hard Slab – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Old Pro – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Sock-it-to-Me Ridge – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Last Steep – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Fredo’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Million Dollar Highway – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Steps – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Staircase – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
High Nowhere – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Lower Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

Peachtree Lift : Open
Augusta – Green - Open - Groomed
High Tide – Green - Open - Groomed
Knig’s Knob – Green - Open - Groomed
Rustler’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed

Adult Magic Carpet : Open

Kids’ Magic Carpet : Open

Ski & Ride School Lift : Closed

Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update 2-15-10

coreydwan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:19:14 +0000

TV10 Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update: 2/15/10 For Today: This ridge is continuing to hold over the west blowing apart these weaker pacific waves creating a very unorganized flow of moisture. The result will be a lot like what we saw this weekend with days starting out sunny and giving way to snow showers and high clouds through the afternoons. Models have backed off the bigger predictions for this week and another round of hit or miss cells dropping an inch or two at a time is all we’ll see. Overnight lows were cold under the clearer skies with Crested Butte dropping to -14 degrees and Gunnison holding a little warmer at -11 degrees. We will rebound fairly quickly under the sunny skies but look for increasing cloud cover to hold highs to the mid to high 20’s. Look for warmer lows tonight as the cloud cover holds on dropping to around the 0 degree mark or just below. There are no big pockets of moisture in the forecast for this week but a consistent slow trickle will keep dropping some snow every day. With these scattered squally systems you will need to be prepared for changes as you head out for the day and check back for updates as the pattern continues to shift. Look for a complete Crested Butte and Gunnison weather report, 24 hour trends and real time weather information now available at WWW.CBTV.TV.

Crested Butte Ski and Snow Report 2-12-10

coreydwan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:36:37 +0000

from Crested Butte Snow Report

Last updated at 5:41 AM 02/12/2010

New Snowfall:
Top:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 9 in. / 22.9 cm.
Mid:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 9 in. / 22.9 cm.

Total Accumulation:
Top:
Base: 51 in. / 129.5 cm.
Season Total: 155 in. / 393.7 cm.
Mid:
Base: 46 in. / 116.8 cm.
Season Total: 155 in. / 393.7 cm.

Conditions:
Packed Powder

Mountain Stats
Lifts: 16
Trails: 1144 acres
Groomed: 370 acres
Superpipe: Open Cut

Terrain Open
Total: 97%
Beginner & Intermediate: 100%
Advanced: 100%
Extreme: 95%

Groomer’s Choice: International

Red Lady Express : Open
Big Al’s – Green - Open - Groomed
Houston – Green - Open - Groomed
Kubler – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Mineral Point – Green - Open - Groomed
Poverty Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed
Upper Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Keystone – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Roller Coaster – - Open - Groomed
Lower Twister – - Open - Groomed
Peanut – Green - Open - Groomed
Smith Hill Coin-Op – Green - Open - Groomed
Tulsa – Green - Open - Not Groomed
Warming House Hill – Green - Open - Groomed

Gold Link Lift : Open
Gunsight Pass – Green - Open - Groomed
Cascade – Blue - Open - Groomed
Elko Park – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
North Pass – Blue - Open - Groomed
Panion’s Run – Blue - Open - Not Groomed

Prospect Lift : Open
Deer Pass – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Little Queen – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Prospector – Blue - Open - Groomed

Paradise Express : Open
Bear – Blue - Open - Groomed
Breakfast Trail – Blue - Open - Groomed
Canaan Terrain Park – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Fallaway – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Ruby Chief – Blue - Open - Groomed
Paradise Bowl – Blue - Open - Groomed
Ruby Road – Blue - Open - Groomed
Super Pipe – Terrain Park - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Canaan – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Gallowich – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Ruby Chief – - Open - Groomed
Upper Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Yellow Brick Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Westwall / Keystone Ridge – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Tower 11 Chutes – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe Springs – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

West Wall Lift : Open
Buckley – Blue - Open - Groomed
Fishbowl – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Lower Championship – Blue - Open - Groomed
Nastar – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
T-Bar Road – Blue - Open - Groomed

Twister Lift : Closed
Aspen Park Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Crystal – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Jokerville – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Lower International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Middle Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Silvanite – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Twister – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Championship – Black - Open - Groomed
Upper International – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Park – - Open - Groomed
Upper Roller Coaster – Black - Open - Groomed

North Face Lift : Open
Avery – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Belleview – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rachel’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades Hike – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Powder Rock Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rambo – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Pinball – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The North Face – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hawk’s Nest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hard Slab – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Old Pro – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Sock-it-to-Me Ridge – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Last Steep – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Fredo’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Million Dollar Highway – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Steps – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Staircase – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
High Nowhere – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Lower Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

Peachtree Lift : Open
Augusta – Green - Open - Groomed
High Tide – Green - Open - Groomed
Knig’s Knob – Green - Open - Groomed
Rustler’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed

Adult Magic Carpet : Open

Kids’ Magic Carpet : Open

Ski & Ride School Lift : Closed

Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update 2-12-10

coreydwan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:28:52 +0000

Sun and snow for today.

from WEATHERBLOG.CBTV.TV by Crested Butte Weather Geek

For 2/11/10: For Today: A switch through yesterday to a northwestern flow has us on the southern sidelines of the active weather. These waves of pacific moisture are blown out to begin with and our location on the southern most end will further limit the snow. Regional radar is showing moisture over Grand Junction early that will move through our area over the course of the day but look for a mix of sun and snow showers with the snow mostly holding to the divide and higher terrain.

Overnight lows were colder than the night before dropping to -2 degrees in Crested Butte and -3 degrees in Gunnison but the cloud cover still moderated the potential drop. Areas of sunshine will help temperatures rebound with highs expected in the mid 20’s for all elevations. Look for another colder overnight low tonight as we see clearer skies with lows dropping further below 0 especially for the lower valleys.

This mixed bag of sun and snow showers will hold through the end of the week with a volley of unorganized pacific moisture moving through northern Colorado. The glancing blow will mean accumulations limited to a trace to 2” daily with the best chance coming Saturday night. Don’t let the sunshine fool you today and pack layers to prepare for changes.

Look for a complete Crested Butte and Gunnison weather report, 24 hour trends and real time weather information now available at WWW.CBTV.TV.

Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update 2-11-10

coreydwan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:47:45 +0000

TV10 Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update: 2/11/10 For Today: A switch through yesterday to a northwestern flow has us on the southern sidelines of the active weather. These waves of pacific moisture are blown out to begin with and our location on the southern most end will further limit the snow. Regional radar is showing moisture over Grand Junction early that will move through our area over the course of the day but look for a mix of sun and snow showers with the snow mostly holding to the divide and higher terrain. Overnight lows were colder than the night before dropping to -2 degrees in Crested Butte and -3 degrees in Gunnison but the cloud cover still moderated the potential drop. Areas of sunshine will help temperatures rebound with highs expected in the mid 20’s for all elevations. Look for another colder overnight low tonight as we see clearer skies with lows dropping further below 0 especially for the lower valleys. This mixed bag of sun and snow showers will hold through the end of the week with a volley of unorganized pacific moisture moving through northern Colorado. The glancing blow will mean accumulations limited to a trace to 2” daily with the best chance coming Saturday night. Don’t let the sunshine fool you today and pack layers to prepare for changes. Look for a complete Crested Butte and Gunnison weather report, 24 hour trends and real time weather information now available at WWW.CBTV.TV.

Crested Butte Ski and Snow Report

coreydwan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:26:02 +0000

Last updated at 5:04 AM 02/11/2010

New Snowfall:
Top:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 9 in. / 22.9 cm.
Mid:
Last 24 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 48 Hours: 0 in. / 0 cm.
Last 7 Days: 9 in. / 22.9 cm.

Total Accumulation:
Top:
Base: 51 in. / 129.5 cm.
Season Total: 155 in. / 393.7 cm.
Mid:
Base: 46 in. / 116.8 cm.
Season Total: 155 in. / 393.7 cm.

Conditions:
Powder/Packed Powder

Mountain Stats
Lifts: 16
Trails: 1144 acres
Groomed: 370 acres
Superpipe: Open

Terrain Open
Total: 97%
Beginner & Intermediate: 100%
Advanced: 100%
Extreme: 95%

Groomer’s Choice: Jokerville

Avalanche Report for Thursday February 11, 2010

Yesterday we received a report of a skier triggered avalanche on Carbonate Hill, near the Friends hut. The slide was triggered from lower angle terrain and was associated with a significant collapse felt by the party. The avalanche was a soft slab, medium sized relative to the slide path and was big enough to bury or injure a person. It ran to the ground, most likely on a buried faceted layer such as depth hoar. A skier was caught in the avalanche, but managed to get out without any damage. As reports of human triggered avalanches continue to trickle in, it is important to remember that the weak layers in our snowpack are slow to heal, and can continue to be a problem for a long time.

Red Lady Express : Open
Big Al’s – Green - Open - Groomed
Houston – Green - Open - Groomed
Kubler – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Mineral Point – Green - Open - Groomed
Poverty Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed
Upper Smith Hill – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Keystone – Green - Open - Groomed
Lower Roller Coaster – - Open - Groomed
Lower Twister – - Open - Groomed
Peanut – Green - Open - Groomed
Smith Hill Coin-Op – Green - Open - Groomed
Tulsa – Green - Open - Not Groomed
Warming House Hill – Green - Open - Groomed

Prospect Lift : Open
Deer Pass – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Little Queen – Blue - Open - Not Groomed
Prospector – Blue - Open - Groomed

Paradise Express : Open
Bear – Blue - Open - Groomed
Breakfast Trail – Blue - Open - Groomed
Canaan Terrain Park – Terrain Park - Open - Groomed
Fallaway – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Lower Ruby Chief – Blue - Open - Groomed
Paradise Bowl – Blue - Open - Groomed
Ruby Road – Blue - Open - Groomed
Super Pipe – Terrain Park - Open - Not Groomed
Upper Canaan – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Forest Queen – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Gallowich – Blue - Open - Groomed
Upper Ruby Chief – - Open - Groomed
Upper Treasury – Blue - Open - Groomed
Yellow Brick Road – Green - Open - Groomed
Westwall / Keystone Ridge – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Tower 11 Chutes – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Horseshoe Springs – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed

North Face Lift : Open
Avery – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Belleview – Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rachel’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades Hike – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The Glades – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Powder Rock Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Rambo – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Pinball – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
The North Face – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hawk’s Nest – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Hard Slab – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Old Pro – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Sock-it-to-Me Ridge – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Last Steep – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Fredo’s – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Million Dollar Highway – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Bowl – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Spellbound Glade – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Phoenix Steps – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Staircase – Double Black - Open - Not Groomed
Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
High Nowhere – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed
Lower Third Bowl – Double Black - Closed - Not Groomed

Peachtree Lift : Open
Augusta – Green - Open - Groomed
High Tide – Green - Open - Groomed
Knig’s Knob – Green - Open - Groomed
Rustler’s Gulch – Green - Open - Groomed

Adult Magic Carpet : Open

Kids’ Magic Carpet : Open

Ski & Ride School Lift : Closed

Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley Daily Weather Update 2-10-10

coreydwan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:13:13 +0000

Light snow for a fresh coating.

from WEATHERBLOG.CBTV.TV by Crested Butte Weather Geek

For 2/10/10: For Today: A looping low pressure trough is continuing to cycle moisture from a northern CA low down around to our south with some blown out remnants of the original system sliding into the area. This is the cause of the snow this morning but this dirty flow is offering only scattered pockets of moisture and snow will be hit or miss with limited accumulation. Expect some gusting winds and squally snow showers mixing with some brief gaps of sun.

Temperatures warmed significantly from last night with the low hitting 5 degrees at midnight in Crested Butte with all elevations warming to around 8 degrees through the morning. Daytime highs will be cooler with the snow and cloud cover but should hit the mid 20’s again valley wide. Tonight’s lows will be colder with skies clearing briefly as we switch to the more northern flow for the rest of the week.

This northern move in the dominant flow of the western weather pattern will pull a pacific system into the northwest with the southern most end offering some snow to areas along the divide. With the brunt holding well clear of our area accumulations will come in hit or miss cells that won’t promise too much in any single shot. These will be hard to predict so be prepared as you head out.

Look for a complete Crested Butte and Gunnison weather report, 24 hour trends and real time weather information now available at WWW.CBTV.TV.