Photos taken after the recent Valentines Day Storm. Numerous large avalanches occurred during this week long storm system that delivered several feet of heavy snow at upper elevations and rain in the valley. Another storm is expected this week adding to the strain on the snowpack. Safe travels to all!
Teewinot - Crooked Thumb Gully
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| Pesticide Gulch |
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| Rimed North Face |
Photos taken during recent travels into the mountains.
We knew the cold air had arrived when we reached the top of 25 Short. Our skis stopped sliding and our exposed skin began to freeze. It was only -3 on that clear afternoon as the arctic air settled in for the next week. So we quickly snapped a couple photos and skied down before dark. Since that day, temperatures have dropped and ranged between 16 below zero and a daytime high of zero at the JHMR Raymer Station (9360'). A recently heard comment, this is the earliest cold snap in twenty years.
It's that time of year when we are 'between seasons' and the thin snow and ice conditions prevail. Skiers have been out to find good turns in isolated areas above 9,000' and on some north facing meadows. Crossing over rocks and logs at lower elevations has been the crux of the day. It looks like a week of sunny and warm weather at higher elevations is coming to an end as a change in the weather is coming soon. Before heading out into the mountains be sure to check the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center, jhavalanche.org for the latest avalanche forecast.
