2011/12 Alpine, WY Snow Conditions from Rockin M Ranch

rockinmranch · Nov 13, 2011

Rob here at the Rockin' M Ranch Cabin Rental Resort and Snowmobile Rentals rockinmranchwyoming.com
I will do my best, as in years past, to keep this current as possible.
Prior to this weekend we have had a few small flurries giving the valley few inches and reports from some of the hunters staying here of almost a foot on top.
Today (Sunday November 13th) I measured in several locations around the cabins between 9-11 inches that had fallen since Saturday Morning. It is a bit tough to get an accurate measurement due to the wind with the storm. The snow has great moisture content and should be the beginnings of a solid base. Most of the regional snotel locations are reading between 10-20", Targhee ski resort is at 27". The forecast has a chance of snow everyday this upcoming week. I will keep you updated.

Thanks for looking,
Rob Meikle (owner/operator)
Rockin' M Ranch
307-654-2288
rrmeikle@silverstar.com

poledge800 · Nov 18, 2011

Went and rode willow creek this afternoon has about 3 ft of snow on terraces not alot of base yet but one heck a first ride on the pro

rockinmranch · Nov 20, 2011

It 's Sunday and has been snowing off and on since Thursday night and is snowing right now. The Valley has maybe picked up 2-3 inches these last few days but the mountains have been socked in most of the time. It looks like the mountains picked up anywhere from 6-12"s depending on the area. The snotel sites are as follows:
Spring creek (afton end) 26"
Blind Bull (greys river) 22"
Triple peak (greys river) 25"
Willow creek (Bedford) 25"
Targhee ski Resort (teton Range) 39"
Phillips bench (Teton pass, Jackson) 25"
*Keep in mind that snotel sites measure on "the stick" 12" could fall today and settle to 6 inches by the time you look at the snotel site the following day. The readings are also not real accurate if the storm has allot of wind with it.

rockinmranch · Nov 21, 2011

It's November 21st Monday about noon. About 4" has fallen here at the cabins since my last report Sunday morning.

Highmarker · Nov 23, 2011

Just wanted to say thanks for keeping us all up to date! Keep it up! Why is this not a sticky?

jpstrr · Nov 25, 2011

Just wanted to say thanks too Rob, and make a request, can you throw in a picture from time to time, then I can be even more jealous I am not there!

thanks

dgfreeride · Nov 25, 2011

Keep the info coming Rob!!! Thanks

rockinmranch · Nov 29, 2011

Your Welcome!!!
I wish I had more to report these last few days. Not much moisture in these last few small storms. We had about an inch of fluff a few days ago. Otherwise the temps have stayed pretty cool and are holding on to what we have picked up this last month. Everthing is still white around here. I will report the next time we see something substantial.

dgfreeride · Dec 4, 2011

Any updates?? Only good news please!!

poledge800 · Dec 4, 2011

rode north fork of willow saturday and beedless to say we need a lot more snow to cover up the truck sized boulders the snow is unstable to we triggered one pretty good sized avalanche

rockinmranch · Dec 12, 2011

Rode Squaw Today

I rode up Squaw Creek on the Greys River trail today to check conditions. Main Greys River trail is in good condition. It is packed hard and fairly smooth. The snow has settled substantially to probably about 1 foot down low. I rode about 2/3 of the way to the top of Squaw (7500-8000 feet). The groomer has groomed about that far. There is about 18" out in the open. I'm sure that the basins and higher elevations are closer to three feet. In all, I would say trail riding is fine, but wouldn't consider getting off it till we get another storm on what we have. When that happens, we will need to be very careful of avalanches, for this last three weeks of cold has really crystalized our current snow which will be a lingering unstable deep layer to deal with throughout the season. I guess we have to be pretty greatful for what we have so far. I have seen it better and I have seen it allot worse for this time of the year. I will report when we see something substantial.

rockinmranch · Dec 14, 2011

1-2 inches yesterday here in the Valley. Snowing lightly today. Looks like it is snowing up high. Can't see the mountains.

jzanc532 · Dec 15, 2011

Gonna go up and try to ride the blindbull area tomorrow, I post up some pictures when I get back

jzanc532 · Dec 16, 2011

Rode today more towards Gunsite Pass than Blindbull, snow was tracked, bare, and wind blown in most spots. We still managed to find so fresh stuff to keep us entertained all day, definitely need more snow! Didn't hit any rocks or anything (knock on wood). No pictures, I have a few videos I'll try to post this weekend.

Highmarker · Dec 17, 2011

Bad year so far up there. Was three times as much snow this time last year!

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Matte Murder · Dec 17, 2011

Got a clinic booked with Dan Adams at the end of the month, sure hope we/you get some snow by then.

rockinmranch · Dec 22, 2011

2-3" here in the valley yesterday.

dgfreeride · Dec 22, 2011

I wish you said 2 to 3 feet!!!

dgfreeride · Dec 26, 2011

Any updates Rob???

greasemonkey3406 · Dec 26, 2011

Matte Murder said:
Got a clinic booked with Dan Adams at the end of the month, sure hope we/you get some snow by then.

I also have a clinic booked for the 3rd week of Feb, hope all will be good by then.

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