Conditions Report: March 12 – March Madness
Oh man it’s good out there! Snowmobile conditions in Golden are nearing ‘all-time’ as bountiful dumps came through this week with cold temps and blue sky. Golden has received 65-80 cms in the past week and it’s legit deep out there in the right spots. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to attack on some powder this year, now is the time… Avalanche conditions look to remain considerable and grooming operations are running in all 3 staged areas.
Deep in Quartz on Mar 12
Quartz Mar 12
Quartz Mar 12
Riley Suhan Backcountry Race
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Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
KHMR is reporting to have received 65+ cms in the past week and it’s usually a lot more in our sled zones. There’s also 21 cms in the forecast. The snow has been of the highest quality cold smoke as temps are remaining quite cool. Spring is now in full effect and sometimes it’s cloudy but other times the sun comes out.
snow forecast screen shot on Mar 12
KHMR snow report on Mar 12
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Please check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
Screen shot of Avalanche.ca on Mar 12
“With uncertainty about diminishing storm instabilities and persistent layers still in play, we’re approaching maximum snowpack complexity. It’s a good time to travel conservatively.” -Avalanche.ca Mar 12
Avalanche at Silent Pass on Mar 1
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming operations are occurring at all 3 of a managed staging areas.
There is adjustments to Silent Parking in that it is now at the 31. Please do NOT drive past the 31 on the North Fork road. Also, please be aware it has snowed since this plowing took place. Leave room to turn around and make space for others.
groomer doing the night shift at Quartz on Mar 12
Sunny groomed trail at Quartz on Feb 25
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Silent Pass
Silent Parking is now at the 31 or before. The road to was plowed to the 17 this week. Please do NOT drive past the 31 on the North Fork road.
Leave room to turn around and make space for others.
