Badger Pass Winter Conditions Update

Badger Pass Winter Conditions Update: as of January 20, 2007
Weather: Jan 14 – Jan. 20, 2008
High Temp: 55 (1/14, 15)
Low Temp: 16 (1/20)
New Snow: 0”
Total settled snow depth: ~49” - Top of Eagle Lift; ~32”- A-frame

Badger Pass Ski Area: The downhill ski area is 100% open with lifts operating from 9 am to 4 pm daily. The slopes still have excellent coverage on groomed runs.

Nordic Trail Conditions: Sorry, no new snow to report this week. However, the forecast is calling for the chance of some single digit snow accumulation this coming week. Thanks to low nighttime temperatures there has been little degradation of the snow base. Conversely, conditions have been very firm, which has sometimes stretched into the afternoon depending on the aspect and afternoon temperatures. All trails are broken, Glacier Point Road is groomed, and stream crossings are stable. Conditions are ideal for those skate skiers out there.

Avalanche Conditions: Although no avalanche forecasting is conducted within Yosemite National Park, the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center posts avalanche advisories for the High Sierra. Go to www.esavalanche.org for the Eastern Sierra
Avalanche Center and click on advisory. The ESAC site is updated several times a week and more often during weather events.

Activities: Ranger guided snowshoe walks are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. Meet in front of the A-Frame. Snow shoes are provided; a $5 donation is requested for wear and tear on the snowshoes. The walk is generally two hours long and is moderately strenuous (travel approximately two miles). NO reservations required.

Questions: For weather, nordic ski-related questions, or overnight wilderness permits you may call the Badger Pass Ranger Station from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 209-372-0409.