Squaw Conditions Update + Photo & Video Tour: That Nasty R-Word

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A rather wet view out the Funitel at Squaw today
A rather wet view out the Funitel at Squaw today

Just as was predicted, today started out nice and wet at Squaw Valley. With rain all the way to the top, things were looking (and feeling) a bit brutal. The rain started overnight and the meltdown has been fast and furious, with the little natural snow we have quickly receding. However, things are looking up moving into tonight and tomorrow morning, with over a foot and a half of snow slated to fall between now and tomorrow night.

Snow showers look like they should linger into Friday, and have the potential to bring up to two feet of new snow by the end of Friday. There’s a slight chance of snow for Sunday afternoon, and then our next chance of snow rests towards the end of next week, with chances of flurries next Thursday/Friday.

Forecast for Squaw looking better than it has in a long time
Forecast for Squaw looking better than it has in a long time

Here’s what NOAA has to say:

  • Tonight Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 29. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
  • Thursday Snow showers. High near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Photo Tour of Squaw Valley

The melt down was in full effect at the bottom of Squaw Creek today
The melt down was in full effect at the bottom of Squaw Creek today
Red Dog with a nice little pond forming near the loading ramp
Red Dog with a nice little pond forming near the loading ramp
A bit like winter up at the top
A bit like winter up at the top
At least Mother Nature brought out a rainbow to brighten the spirits...
At least Mother Nature brought out a rainbow to brighten the spirits…
Beading up on goggles
Beading up
Looking down Poulsen's Gully, we're going to need a little more snow!
Looking down Poulsen’s Gully, we’re going to need a little more snow!
The Mountain Run has been the most affected by the rain, with new dirt patches opening up everywhere
The Mountain Run has been the most affected by the rain, with new dirt patches opening up everywhere
The pond at Gold Coast
The pond at Gold Coast
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