2017/18 Snowy Range snow conditions
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It actually looks like winter in Laramie this morning, which is great. Looks like the snotel only ticked up a few inches. Kind of a bummer, but certainly nice to see something.
New Snow
looks like 6-12" today/tonight. hopefully the snow maker starts working overtime we want to head out just before new years.
looks like 6-12" today/tonight. hopefully the snow maker starts working overtime we want to head out just before new years.
Even more deep today. With hurricane winds and blowing snow. Libby flats was almost impassable
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What's it looking like for next week? Some places I look show snow, others show sunshine, warm, and wind. I'm sure tree's will be good, and some honeyholes if you can find them but it's the temps being warm I'm concerned about. Looking at heading out Tuesday and riding 2-3 days.
Got this from Old Corral Newsletter...
Conditions
South of HWY 130 (U)
Past 24 hours: 0"
Past 7 Days: 3-4 feet fresh Powder!
Current Base: 3-4 feet
Summary
Great powder on top of a still marginal base. It is rideable ,but still be cautious of rocks and such. Winds have been high with gusts close to 65 MPH some days, so expect wind prone areas to be a lower base and wind packed compared to what you'd find in the trees. Upcoming forecast is showing milder winds and sun that'll help settle what is there in to a great base for the season.
North of HWY 130 (U)
Past 24 hours: 0"
Past 7 Days: 4-5 feet fresh Powder!
Current Base: 4-5 feet
Summary
Great powder on an average base for this time of year. We have been hearing that the trails are marginally marked and only partially groomed. Trying to get a hold of the groomers to verify. Great snow and base to the North/Northwest, but it has been windy! Highest wind prone areas are blowing clear and/or wind packed. But once over that it is "Great" as multiple guests have put it.
I’m headed out tomorrow with 4 total, riding Saturday thru Tuesday. I’ll send some updates on riding conditions.
Conditions
South of HWY 130 (U)
Past 24 hours: 0"
Past 7 Days: 3-4 feet fresh Powder!
Current Base: 3-4 feet
Summary
Great powder on top of a still marginal base. It is rideable ,but still be cautious of rocks and such. Winds have been high with gusts close to 65 MPH some days, so expect wind prone areas to be a lower base and wind packed compared to what you'd find in the trees. Upcoming forecast is showing milder winds and sun that'll help settle what is there in to a great base for the season.
North of HWY 130 (U)
Past 24 hours: 0"
Past 7 Days: 4-5 feet fresh Powder!
Current Base: 4-5 feet
Summary
Great powder on an average base for this time of year. We have been hearing that the trails are marginally marked and only partially groomed. Trying to get a hold of the groomers to verify. Great snow and base to the North/Northwest, but it has been windy! Highest wind prone areas are blowing clear and/or wind packed. But once over that it is "Great" as multiple guests have put it.
I’m headed out tomorrow with 4 total, riding Saturday thru Tuesday. I’ll send some updates on riding conditions.
Lots and lots of wind in the Snowies as of late. Many areas that are usually covered up by now are still showing.
We stayed north today on O trail and got pretty close to Sand Lake. Snow is hard and challenging at times in the open areas, but some good riding to be had in trees and protected areas from wind.
I’d bet there were over 80 trailers/trucks on road today and probably 50 by 845am. Supposed to get a light dusting tonight up top and wind will let up a bit.
We stayed north today on O trail and got pretty close to Sand Lake. Snow is hard and challenging at times in the open areas, but some good riding to be had in trees and protected areas from wind.
I’d bet there were over 80 trailers/trucks on road today and probably 50 by 845am. Supposed to get a light dusting tonight up top and wind will let up a bit.
Final trip update from Snowy’s...
This place needs more snow and less wind. If anyone has a trip planned here in the next few weeks I’d be watching the weather closely. If the snow comes and lots of it, head here. If it doesn’t I’d stay away for awhile.
Otherwise, some okay tree riding to be had, but most of the areas off trails we were on (O, X, N, NO, K, U) are all tracked up. If you’re lucky and know the area you can find a few untouched meadows.
Ride safe everyone.
This place needs more snow and less wind. If anyone has a trip planned here in the next few weeks I’d be watching the weather closely. If the snow comes and lots of it, head here. If it doesn’t I’d stay away for awhile.
Otherwise, some okay tree riding to be had, but most of the areas off trails we were on (O, X, N, NO, K, U) are all tracked up. If you’re lucky and know the area you can find a few untouched meadows.
Ride safe everyone.
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Less wind has never ever been an option up there. Lol
We Rode Albany on Sat.......Not very good, they really lost a lot of snow with the 40 degree days.....Very limited off trail.
Sunday the 31st we rode out of Greenrock. Much better however a lot of bare spots on the tar heading up to ****house hill. Most everything is tracked up. We rode the west side all day. Decent rideable snow, Powder in the trees.
The snowiest could use another big dump soon.
Sunday the 31st we rode out of Greenrock. Much better however a lot of bare spots on the tar heading up to ****house hill. Most everything is tracked up. We rode the west side all day. Decent rideable snow, Powder in the trees.
The snowiest could use another big dump soon.
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Sorry for tracking it all up GPSLewie Was pretty good early last week.
No problem at all! We still enjoyed the trip, and the snow was good in spots even where tracked up. Issue was how the wind absolutely decimated areas that are typically covered up by now.
FYI. Was in Laramie on 01/04/18. Snow sucked plain and simple. Packed up and left after 2 hrs of riding. Not worth 8 hr trip at all until they get more snow.
It's pretty ugly..... they need a ton of snow.
Is there anything in the forecast? Supposed to head out on Wednesday, 12 hour trip. The forecast I've looked at are slim to none
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I’d be staying home if I were you/your group.
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