Report from February 24, 2023
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Yesterday we skied some of the deepest, driest snow we’ve ever skied in California.
It was blower.
California blower.
It was 2 to 3 feet deep in spots and we were still occasionally hitting the bottom.
“We have had 16.5″ (42 cm) of #snow in the last 24 hours. Cold temperatures have given us light and fluffy snow with a snow-to-liquid ratio* of 16.5:1.
*Snow-to-Liquid Ratio (SLR) is the amount of snow in inches that falls per one inch of liquid water (rain) in the atmosphere. Ratios are higher in colder regions storms. In the Sierra Nevada, we average around 10:1 (occasionally lower) and it can be 25:1 or higher in the Rockies!” – UC Berkeley Snow Laboratoy (at 6,900′ on Donnor Pass, CA) 2/23/23
Rocky Mountain style.
We started the day on KT-22, and the skiing was incredible.
Even after the snow was chopped up, KT was skiing great.
We then went up top just in case Broken Arrow might open.
It did (the hike) just before we got there.
We did five Broken Arrow laps, and each one was better than the previous one.
I heard many a human being say that yesterday was one of the best snow-quality days they’ve ever had in Tahoe.
I concur.
Whatta day!
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Cody says on or about 2/25/23 he skied the deepest powder ever. It was at Tahoe but I don’t know which resort. short video on instagram ( I have no access)
or post #1547 on this forum
https://www.skitalk.com/threads/2022-2023-tahoe-ski-resorts-conditions-meetups.28082/page-77#post-843937
Miles go find it ! ! ! ! ! !
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The deepest day I’ve ever skied in Tahoe. Possibly deepest ever. Today rivaled the best day I’ve ever had in Japan, BC, anywhere really. This winter, this day and this cycle will not be forgotten. All on the backyard spots. Incredible.
Thanks for the amazing, observant and full of smiles day @elysesaugstad @ming.t.poon @drewpeterski
: @elysesau
I went there today… Was so deep… Thank you 🙂
What was the SWE of the snow?
It was 16.5:1 the day before this report. Not sure exactly what it was this day. thx
POW outside of CA….