Holiday Weekend Weather & Snow Report
Some snow, temps in the 20s
December 22, 2006
Snow showers will continue across western Wyoming into Friday, with generally light accumulations expected. Snowfall will create slick road conditions, especially over mountain passes, and reduced visibility. Travelers are advised to check road condition reports before venturing out and to drive with caution. Plan plenty of extra time to get to your destination and carry emergency survival food and gear in your car for your vehicle occupants in case you experience travel difficulties. Light snow is expected on Christmas Day.
Road Condition Report:
Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -8 and -18. North northwest wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values between -14 and -24. North northwest wind between 9 and 13 mph.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -12 and -22. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values between -14 and -24. Calm wind becoming west northwest between 12 and 15 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 16 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values between -15 and -25.
Christmas Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
SNOTELS Snow Depth information (as of 12/22/06):
Snider Basin: 21.3 inches
New Fork Lake: 17.3 inches
Gros Ventre Summit: 23.5 inches
Big Sandy Opening: 21.9 inches
Kendall Ranger Station: 22.2 inches
Blind Bull Summit – no depth info available
Gunsite Pass (Pinion Ridge) – no depth info available
More SNOTEL information: NRCS National Climate and Weather Center
White Pine Ski Area Report (as of 12/22/06):
Open: Daily, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Will be open Christmas Day!)
Lifts Run: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Total Depth: 22 inches
Run Conditions: Packed powder and powder. Early season conditions. 10 of 21 trails open.
Road Conditions: Plowed, snow-packed and slick in spots.
24-hour SnoPhone for current conditions: 307-367-6606
More info: www.whitepineski.com
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