The storm which has pounded Colorado and New Mexico for the past several days, deposited 40 inches up on the slopes of Wolf Creek Ski Area in less than 3 days. This photo taken at 1pm yesterday, looks like it's taken at sundown...the clouds were that thick.
Needless to mention - the skiing and boarding has been incredible. I haven't taken more photos, as the light has been dimmed by snowfall - and I haven't stopped skiing long enough to get the camera out of my pack. The snow depth here at Wolf Creek is now 74" - as that total grows, the trees start to look shorter!
Driving back down the pass toward South Fork, I waved at each of the CDOT plow drivers, thanking them for a job well done. They really work hard, keeping this stretch of highway safe for travel.
(a local tip: when Wolf Creek Pass does close due to weather, it's usually closed on the other side...WE can get to the ski area, while the folks from Pagosa Springs wait for the road to reopen. hee hee)
Beautiful sunny blue skies here in South Fork today - just may have to go snowshoeing a bit later.
