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Powder in CO over Spring Break

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.SimonB.
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I am going out west this spring break for the first time, and i was wondering what the chances are of there being powder? Does it snow very much in the first week of April? If it matters, i am going to Key, Breck and Vail.
Feb 26 2009 11:43PM
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M.Tipsey
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Sometimes we get decent storms in April.. just check out weather.com for a forecast..
Feb 26 2009 11:57PM
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skithebert
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its unlikely, but possible.  you'll probably get some great spring skiing tho.  Its not powder but its really warm and sunny and slushy as hell which is always fun. 
Feb 27 2009 12:01AM
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skiminnesota
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ive gotten snow in April out there.
Feb 27 2009 12:25AM
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Mr.LemonPie
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On gaper day last year we had about 8 inches. It was sick.
Feb 27 2009 10:59AM
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Jib-Ninja
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Last year there were two really bad snow storms when i was out there for Spring Break, they got 7 inches in 3 hours. We couldnt even drive let alone see your glove when you stuck out your arm. It was fucking nasty, but the next morning was so fucking nice lol.
Mar 1 2009 12:36PM
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VTtreeskier
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March is the snowiest month of the year, so theres hope in early april
Mar 1 2009 11:57PM
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skithebert
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last year was not a normal year.  I'm still pissed, lived in CO for 22 years the first year I leave colorado gets record snowfall.
Mar 11 2009 12:07AM
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VTtreeskier
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Haha yeah last year was my first year out here, and i thought every year would be like last year, unfortunately i was wrong
Mar 11 2009 3:52PM
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jdilla
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Idk about this year. So far this march hasn't been the most epic. The snow is falling, but they're small dumps followed by warm weather so the snow doesn't really hold well. There's still time, I have faith in a big dump
Mar 15 2009 4:16AM
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VTtreeskier
Posts: 1833 - Karma: 64
So some of you already had your spring break, mine is next week and i think im not alone in this. March is normally the snowiest month here but we haven't got shit. Maybe a collective pray for CO getting dumped on in the next few weeks and a snow dance will help or chances, have faith!!
Mar 17 2009 1:42AM
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skibum193
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trick is to not go to summit, because it just doesn't fucking snow. i dont get it. had to go back home to get the goods
Mar 17 2009 2:57AM
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.SimonB.
Posts: 1959 - Karma: 713
I just checked Accuweather's 15 day forecast and it looks like spring skiing weather for the next 2 weeks (the site is really unreliable tho). Is it possible for it to snow at higher elevations and not at lower ones? I dont know much more about mountains over 1000' vertical and 3000' in altitude.
Mar 17 2009 10:53PM
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Rbamf
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or the sacrifice of a spring break gaper
Mar 17 2009 11:08PM
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Mr.Huck
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This year has been funky.  I could have been cruising on my Electraglide all but about 5 days this winter.   That's not normal.  Last year the ski areas closed in April with way more snow on them than they had in February.  That's not normal either, but we usually get some big dumps in late March and early April.  Colorado is made up of a bunch of microclimates.  Best suggestion is to be prepared to be mobile and go where it's snowing.   Eagle and Summit counties may not get anything, but the Boat may be getting dumped on.  It seems like most of  the big dumps this year have gone south so keep an eye on the Butte and Telluride.  I'm sure it'll be fun no matter where you go.   Shred
Mar 18 2009 9:28AM
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VTtreeskier
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Not a bad idea, theres a very high chance of snow on monday (stoked!) but maybe we should still do that just to be sure
Mar 21 2009 3:00PM
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joelle+cowbell
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i hope the weather report is right because a foot would be so so so sick!


Mar 22 2009 10:55PM
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Dustin.
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I hope so too, that would ensure the rest of the season is much better.
Mar 23 2009 7:12PM
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Shpadoinkle
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Keystone reported a powder day today... 4 inches.
Mar 24 2009 12:40AM
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WIfreeskier
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FINALLY!  some pow.  Vail called 14"!  It's 6 something in the morning and I'm getting the fuck up!
Mar 24 2009 8:51AM
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powderlvr23
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Vail today was siiiiick.  Hit some waist deep drifts.  Gonna keep snowing for most of the week too.
Mar 24 2009 8:29PM
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Dustin.
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There was way more in the trees.  I reluctantly followed my friends who wanted to go to "The Outbacker Bowls!" and was glad I went in the end.
Mar 24 2009 9:52PM
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BC-Steeze
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Yesterday at Vail was so dope. knee-deep pow in the bowls and East Vail; one of the best days of the season for me.  Gonna be at the Beav on Friday as well; should be sick!!!
Mar 25 2009 2:55PM
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Ghost82nd
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looks like were switching positions cause ill prolly hit vail friday. youll prolly be getting better conditions than i did.  should be a good late week/weekend!
Mar 25 2009 10:10PM
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MarkieR
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there should be some really fun skiing to be had over the next few days.
Mar 25 2009 10:42PM
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Dustin.
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Today was better than yesterday, and I think I'm going to Vail on Friday.  What a turn of weather.
Mar 26 2009 12:36AM
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WIfreeskier
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i was up vail all day yesterday and today, 8:30-4:30ish, so sick.  my days off have been timing perfectly all season.  Anyways, it has been puking all night, so tomorrow and friday and the whole damn weekend should all be really sick.  hit me up if any of you wanna rip the gnar!
Mar 26 2009 1:25AM
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Dustin.
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So awesome man, I'm going to take tomorrow off and let my leg get a little better.  I'll be at Vail on Friday though.
Mar 26 2009 2:45AM
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VTtreeskier
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So i woke up at 5 am, couldn't sleep, cb wasn't posting how much snow they had while vail was off reporting another 12 inches!! Cb just posted they got 8 and i couldn't be more stoked!!! I won't be leaving for the mountain for another hour and a half but i can't fucking sleep everyone enjoy the snow we're damn lucky to have it!
Mar 26 2009 8:32AM
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doGelyst
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it has been snowing non-stop in breck.......I hate it....I dont want to shovel the driveway again!!!!! haha
Mar 26 2009 12:01PM
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Ghost82nd
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I DONT KNOW WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT! but just kidding im fuckin pumped for tomorrow!
anyone wanna let me stay at their place tonight haha
Mar 26 2009 1:02PM
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Dustin.
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I woke up this morning and splooged across my bed.

This is so nice after skiing awesome, hot park for 3 weeks.
Mar 26 2009 3:01PM
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Piste.Off
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I can't wait to go to vail tomorrow. gonna be sooooo sick
Mar 26 2009 3:35PM
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Dustin.
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Seems like everyone is going to be in Blue Sky tomorrow...so should we establish a meeting place?  One good NS powder run at 1:30 ish somewhere sounds like a rad idea.
Mar 26 2009 7:21PM
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VTtreeskier
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Had one of the best days of my season today so stoked, then i got on here and heard about McConkey, my stoke level is gone RIP
Mar 26 2009 7:37PM
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WIfreeskier
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yo!  i'm always shredding everywhere vail, especially when it's deep like this.  Anyways, the past 3 days have been SO SICK and I will definitely be up tomorrow from 10:30ish am to close.  If anyone wants to rip the gnar for a sec or get some GOODS for a while I'm always down, hit me up 970-306-9445 the name's Stew.  grey/purp jacket, green pants & hat, white LL2s
Mar 26 2009 10:09PM
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