Yankee Hill - Sunday morning Apr 30

[RockyMtRebel]

Last weekend Yankee Hill run looked like a good time but some of us couldn't make it. I'm wondering if anyone wants to give it a try this weekend..... it's supposed to be rainy and snowy up until Sunday, when it's looking like the sun comes out. Any interest?

[nick]

I am very interested in this. I was sorry I couldn't make it last weekend. I will know better as we get closer.

[Brad]

Snow doesn't melt that fast. Betting your looking at a foot or more on the trail.

[RockyMtRebel]

A foot? I don't think so.... a couple inches, maybe. It's not supposed to snow much, it's a rain/snow mix which doesn't accumulate much. Plus I live at 8500 elevation so I'll be able to gauge if there is snow accumulating or not by then but I wouldn't worry about a little snow

[JandDGreens]

As you are probably correct on how much snow we will get, the snow is pretty deep in areas and with freezing temps the tracks could be iced over making it a lot different than is was last weekend. Bring recovery gear for sure.

[TJS86TOY]

Put me down as a might could be.

[jayson44]

yeah, we've not gotten much since last weekend, and it's not really supposed to be a lot. but even still, a few more inches could make it impassable depending on the route. you guys tried a harder route last weekend than I took. but even the way I went had a couple miles of snowy trail.

I can update with how much snow we get tonight and tomorrow.

J.

[jayson44]

also, Matt, be careful judging how much snow you guys get with how much Yankee (or anywhere else for that matter) gets. I live less than 4 miles from Yankee as the crow flies and there have been plenty of nights where I got 4" of snow and Yankee got 18-20. and I'm at 9200 feet. gotta love the mountains!

J.

[Brad]

Having slid down 100' plus on a iced trail I am just putting fair warning out there. I am also going on the weather report from last night. This morning it looks like 4-8".
http://m.accuweather.com/en/us/alice...recast/2201271

[RockyMtRebel]

I appreciate the advice guys, and having lived in the high country since the 90's I completely understand the concerns. I have no problem turning around if and when needed, but I do like a challenge as well -- I've got recovery gear covered for my truck but I do not have a winch and wouldn't take much of a risk without a winch being along for the trip (which is why I am trying to get some folks interested in this) ;-)

Considering Rock Creek turned me back at barely over 9000 feet due to snow, I can understand if Yankee Hill ends up impassible..... but I do like a good dirt road cruise and wouldn't be disappointed even if I had to turn around

[Brad]

I was not just posting for you but rather anyone considering going. A lot of trail rescues can be avoided by being informed. It does look to be a sunny day on Sunday.

[Heather]

Following...depending on snow (last snow run was super sucky - two broken rear windows, and a dented door over three rigs).

[Swank1975]

As much as I'd love to get a run in before my surgery next week I cannot go play. :(

[RockyMtRebel]

Snow just started falling in Boulder..... this could be a real storm with lots of snow. I'm keeping an eye on this and hoping the snow misses the mark but we will see.....

[Jim]

Fort Collins was just seeing a rain-snow mix. If we're getting snow down here - it's SNOWING up there!

[Swank1975]

Nothing here in Centennial. I did get wet though. Fixed a leaking water inlet valve on my dishwasher.

[jayson44]

I'll update tomorrow morning. my wife says we've gotten an inch in about 30 minutes...so it could be fun!

J.

[Jim]

http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/w...torm%20warning

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches. The heaviest amounts will likely be in the southern part of the Denver metro area

The above is for the Denver / Fort Collins area.



I was chatting with a client in Lander WY. They said they've been getting heavy wet flakes since last night. Ground's still warm so it's melting off. They are at 6000 feet (and a long way away from us). FoCo's getting "mostly rain" with occasional "fat slush-drops".

[RockyMtRebel]

Sun is out in Boulder now..... gotta love Colorado weather

[Jim]

Yep - gotta love it!!!

FoCo - HUGE flakes - starting to stick.

Just chatting with a client in Ogden UT - they're getting huge snow (report of 2 feet at one of the ski resorts).