Wyoming Ski, Snowmobile Trail & Avalanche Conditions
Weekend of January 6, 2007
January 5, 2007
SKI CONDITIONS
White Pine Ski Area reports 32” total depth and 1” new snow as of Friday, January 5. Run conditions are powder and packed powder. 14 of 21 downhill trails are open, with early season conditions. They have 35+ K of free trails groomed for classic and skating lanes accessible right from the lodge, as well as access to backcountry skiing. The ski area is open daily through the ski season. Lifts run form 9 am to 4 pm. Ski and snowboard rentals and classes available. All day adult lift ticket is $32. www.whitepineski.com
SNOW AND AVALANCHE CONDITIONS
A skier died today, Friday, January 5th, as a result of an avalanche in the backcountry south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort due to an avalanche. The victim was a member of a group three alpine skiers who entered the backcountry from the resort boundary. They triggered a surface slab.
With new snow and strong winds in the forecast, the general avalanche hazard is expected to increase to CONSIDERABLE this weekend. DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST. Surface slabs up to two feet in depth will be easily triggered on steep wind loaded aspects and deep slab instabilities persist especially in the Continental Divide/Togwotee Pass and Greys River/Southwest Trails areas. New snow and wind will combine to load an unstable snowpack. Deep dangerous slab avalanches to the ground are possible.
SNOWMMOBILE TRAIL GROOMING REPORT
Greater Continental Divide Trails
South Pass to Irish Canyon Trails are not being groomed. There is a 6 - 24 inch base with 2 inches of new snow.
Irish Canyon to Pinedale Trails are not being groomed as of yet. There is a 4-6 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
Pinedale to the Place Trails are not being groomed as of yet. There is a 4-15 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
Upper Green River Area Trails are being groomed with a 24 inch base and 6 inches of new snow.
Dubois Area Trails are being groomed with a 26 inch base and 5 inches of new snow.
Togwotee Area Trails are being groomed with a 3 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
Granite Hot Springs Trails are being groomed with a 30 inch base and 6 inches of new snow.
Gros Ventre Trails are being groomed with a 6 - 26 inch base and 3 inches of new snow.
Lander There is limited grooming of trails with a 24 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
WYOMING RANGE
Alpine North Trails are being groomed with 12-30 inch base and 4 inches of new snow. Note there is very low snow on C Trail on the Murphy side.
Afton (middle) Trails are being groomed with a 41 inch base and 6 inches of new snow.
Kemmerer (South) There is limited grooming on a 6 to 28" base with 2 inches of new snow in the past week.
Big Piney/La Barge There is limited grooming with a 23 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
Horse Creek Trails are being groomed with a 7 to 36 inch base and 2 to 4 inches of new snow.
NATIONAL PARKS
Grand Teton National Park Trails are being groomed with a 9 to 30 inch base but no new snow reported this past week.
Yellowstone National Park Trails are being groomed with a 6 to 24 inch base and 2 inches of new snow.
Related Links:
Wyoming State Trails Program
Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center
Local Snowmobile Services
Local Lodging
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