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Deep thoughts by Margot:
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026:
10 a.m. update:
We got a dusting of fresh fluffy flakes this morning that's adding a beautiful cushioning layer. Snow is easy-peasy to lay an edge into and the corduroy is absolutely beautiful this morning.
Expect some cool temps with wind chill. The wind is biting at the summit.
Ungroomed terrain is more variable as some spots are chunked up. Visibility is high mountainwide, and the flat lighting we were experiencing this morning is getting brighter as the day goes on. Seeing some blue skies!
The colors were gorgeous this morning as the sun rose and I think today is going to be an amazing day!
6:45 a.m. report:
Do you feel up to a fun fact this morning? Let's hope you said yes because I'm going to be sharing one either way. Your eyes have been lying to you; snow isn't actually white. It is translucent, but the many sides of the flakes reflect sunlight, creating a diffusing effect and the illusion that the snow is white. Mind blown!
We didn't get any more of the white stuff (cough, cough, translucent stuff) last night, but I think today is going to shape up to be a great day. Temperatures should reach 30 degrees at the summit today, but are going to feel more like the mid-teens with wind chill. The high at the base is 33 degrees. Wind will be consistently blowing around 10-15 mph. It looks like visibility should be high today, and the sun may even peek out!
Those high vis conditions are going to make spectating a breeze. The IFSA Junior Freeride Competition finals are today. Athletes will be showing their chops on the East Rim, so please note that Chair 5 and East Rim terrain will be closed to noncompetitors. Haskill Slide, Over the Hill Gang and Russ's Street will be reopened to the public! If you can't make it up today but still want to view the action, check out the live stream!
Make some room in your calendars because we have some fun events coming up, including Wednesday Night Skimo League (Jan. 14), our first Biggie Banks of the season (Jan. 17), and our first of the Tommy Moe Kids Alpine Ski Race (Jan. 18). These events all have open spots, but they're going quickly! Sign up now on the events page.
Breakfast is going to be served fresh this morning at Ed & Mully's. They got the whole spread, burritos, sandwiches and pancakes galore! Check out the menu and swing by from 8:15-10:30 a.m. today to give their offerings a try.
I'll be out there inspecting the conditions and getting back to you with a report on how it's skiing! Until later, deuces!
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