EAST WIND

12-13-23 by dave

The air was clear and cold this morning, with a stout wind blowing out of the East, making for a very brisk wind chill factor. Prepared surfaces were still quite firm, but with the wind blowing, and top to bottom snow making, there was plenty of sections that loaded with cold dust for some fair traction. Off trail, the interference patterns are building up with the pressure for the goods and the lines are getting lumpy and difficult. There are however, some wind blown lines that are getting smoother on the High North aspects, but you will need to approach them with care as the stiff rumble is sure to get your attention.

Hidden Peak showing some wind working the North East aspects, making for some good wind buffed lines in places.

I was sticking with the prepared lines and staying close to those snow guns that were working hard during the early hours. I love those long casts of buffed velvet to bring the roll back within reason.

The inversion is building back in as this shot of Provo Peak and the Valley to the East is filled with low clouds.

Tomorrow, look for more nicely prepared lines, maybe some new openings -keep your fingers crossed- and light traffic, making for back to back walk on Trams the pace to keep in the AM. Coverage remains quite good, and there is plenty of options to keep you working the vertical. Watch your SIX!!!

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