Jackson Hole Conditions Report: Feb. 10-16

Feb. 10-16 - Dr. Huckinstuff's weekly recap:

Complex snowpack scenarios and low tide conditions to start the year kept many of the local kooks from undertaking their usual deep recon missions, but that all changed over the past week. Last weekend came in with mellow winds, mild temperatures and clouds gently passing through bluebird skies, setting the stage for some serious high alpine adventure. Big mountain aficionados capitalized on the diminished avalanche danger and clear weather to make a beeline for the classic runs on Cody Peak. In what ended up being the biggest push yet into the high country, fast lines were flashed to the sound of approving hoots and hollers. Back inside the boundaries, skiers were getting down on some of the best top to bottom corduroy of the year. But the bluebird conditions, mellow pow slashing and hard carving g-forces were short-lived sensations as by Tuesday a potent storm was taking form on the horizon. The real atmospheric love finally showed up for Valentines Day, with a solid 16 inches igniting lustful fires in the loins of desperate powder-hounds. Strong winds picked up and joined forces with the incoming pow, quickly flattening long-ago formed moguls and refurbishing the flanks of Rendezvous Mountain with new fantasy snow features. Somewhere around Thursday I lost all track of time and spatial reality, so excuse me if this goes askew. Submerged in a state of suspended animation and occasionally thrust skyward with countless crystal blobs hovering around, I abandoned all attempts to maintain sanity. Embracing my mountain madness, a calm sensation broke through the chaos, and I realized we were living in the moment we all had needed. Winter was back and rationality was finally obliterated.  As the soft powder flew pure and unadulterated, the spirit of the valley fell crystally intoxicated. The 4-day tempest eventually dropped nearly 4 feet onto the Tetons, boosting our base depth to triple digits for the first time this season and helping to fade memories of the dry days gone by.  What can I say? Skiing is the best. Tune in next time and think POW people! -Lege

10-Day Forecast

Last week it dumped four feet. This week, another four+ feet. Is eight feet enough snow to forget the horrible early season conditions? Probably. Take a gander at the photos below and see for yourself. There's still time to check Jackson Hole off of your bucket list this season. 

Looking ahead, snowfall will continue through next week! Between today and next Sunday, OpenSnow predicts we will receive another two feet of snow, with moderate snowfall each day stacking up. With these last two storm cycles, our snow depth has increased to 105" and we're nearly at 300" for the season. Coverage is great and the mountain is skiing fantastic wall-to-wall! 

Nothing but pure powder skiing and riding stoke below. Enjoy and we'll hope to see you out here soon!