SnowBrains Header logo
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

conditions repport

Alta Conditions Report โ€“ January Doldrums

Whelp, thereโ€™s no way to beat around the bush on this one. We are in a deep dry spell here in Alta. The only thing keeping us going is a good base from a productive December and early January, and knowing how rough California has it (sorry). Words like chalky and buffed-out have replaced words like powder and blower. And with no burning need for first chair, the bars are full from apres to closing time. We did receive a couple very small storms. One dropped a couple inches of grauple with some wind that made for [โ€ฆ]

Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Aaron Rice | January 22, 2015
0 Comments

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • [PHOTO TOUR] Summer Snow Blankets Ski Resorts Across Western North America
    [PHOTO TOUR] Summer Snow Blankets Ski Resorts Across Western North America
  • Top 11 States for Outdoor Lovers
    Top 11 States for Outdoor Lovers
  • [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain
    [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain
  • 17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S.
    17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S.
  • 19 People and Dog Rescued After Being Trapped for Hours in Austrian Cable Car Damaged During Storm
    19 People and Dog Rescued After Being Trapped for Hours in Austrian Cable Car Damaged During Storm
  • [PHOTOS] Crews Clear 3 Foot Drifts as Summer Snow Hits 10,947' Beartooth Pass, WY/MT
    [PHOTOS] Crews Clear 3 Foot Drifts as Summer Snow Hits 10,947' Beartooth Pass, WY/MT
  • The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers
    The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers
  • Trump Administration Rescinds Roadless Rule, Raising Questions for Backcountry Skiing and Forest Access
    Trump Administration Rescinds Roadless Rule, Raising Questions for Backcountry Skiing and Forest Access
  • [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
    [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
  • Human Remains Found in Blatten, Switzerland, Following Massive Glacier Collapse Last Month
    Human Remains Found in Blatten, Switzerland, Following Massive Glacier Collapse Last Month
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
  • Site Map