January 4, 2013: Stevens pass inversion

We woke to a few inches of new, light fluffy snow. It was an unexpected treat. Riding up higher in the lifts, snow was needle shaped until it tappered off to a mist--nearly tropical after yesterday. The inversion was palpable. Warm buttery new snow on top, cooler at the base. The mist was enough to coat the goggles up high and froze to limit visibility half way down. Snow underfoot was great until we left at 10:30 to get someone to work on time. We suspect conditions would have morphed significantly as the sun continued to push through, and the inversion continued. Strange indeed. Take care in the side and backcountry this weekend.

Thank you guys for your awesome mountain spirit company. Look forward to skiing with you soon and with the thunder from down under.