Yimmers floating off the cornice in Granite. photo: snowbrains

KT-22’s last day of the season was yesterday. The Mother Ship closed on Mother’s Day. Headwall is also done for the season.

Today, the entire lower mountain was closed minus the Mountain Run and it doesn’t have long to live…

Squaw generally closes the lower mountain on May 1stish. This year, Squaw had the lower mountain open an extra week. Thanks, Squaw.

Miles slush slashing on Granite today. photo: snowbrains

Today we had Siberia, Big Blue, Gold Coast, Shirley, and Granite. Granite skied well today, especially on north facing slopes.

It didn’t freeze last night, so things were funky and sticky right away and close to intolerable by noon.

The forecast isn’t calling for freezing temps at the base of Squaw all week, so make sure to get out early. NOAA is calling for temps in the 70s at Squaw on Thursday and Friday.

It appears the The Chimney is done for the season – unless we get a big dump.

The Mountain Run today. It's not gonna last long... photo: snowbrains — The Mountain Run today. It’s not gonna last long… Yes… I downloaded today… photo: snowbrains

Squaw Valley, CA:

snowpack = 20-120″
season snowfall = 255-491″
closing day = May 30th

It looks like the Chimney is done for the season. photo: snowbrains

Squaw Forecast:

Squaw base forecast showing no freezing temps this week and highs in the 70s. image: noaa, today — Squaw base forecast showing no freezing temps this week and highs in the 70s. It’s 45ºF at 10pm. image: noaa, today

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