Yankee Hill - Sunday morning Apr 30

[RockyMtRebel]

Last weekend Yankee Hill run looked like a good time but some of us couldn't make it. I'm wondering if anyone wants to give it a try this weekend..... it's supposed to be rainy and snowy up until Sunday, when it's looking like the sun comes out. Any interest?

[nick]

I am very interested in this. I was sorry I couldn't make it last weekend. I will know better as we get closer.

[Brad]

Snow doesn't melt that fast. Betting your looking at a foot or more on the trail.

[RockyMtRebel]

A foot? I don't think so.... a couple inches, maybe. It's not supposed to snow much, it's a rain/snow mix which doesn't accumulate much. Plus I live at 8500 elevation so I'll be able to gauge if there is snow accumulating or not by then but I wouldn't worry about a little snow ;)

[JandDGreens]

As you are probably correct on how much snow we will get, the snow is pretty deep in areas and with freezing temps the tracks could be iced over making it a lot different than is was last weekend. Bring recovery gear for sure.

[TJS86TOY]

Put me down as a might could be.

[jayson44]

yeah, we've not gotten much since last weekend, and it's not really supposed to be a lot. but even still, a few more inches could make it impassable depending on the route. you guys tried a harder route last weekend than I took. but even the way I went had a couple miles of snowy trail.

I can update with how much snow we get tonight and tomorrow.

J.

[jayson44]

also, Matt, be careful judging how much snow you guys get with how much Yankee (or anywhere else for that matter) gets. I live less than 4 miles from Yankee as the crow flies and there have been plenty of nights where I got 4" of snow and Yankee got 18-20. and I'm at 9200 feet. gotta love the mountains! :)

J.

[Brad]

Having slid down 100' plus on a iced trail I am just putting fair warning out there. I am also going on the weather report from last night. This morning it looks like 4-8".
http://m.accuweather.com/en/us/alice-co/80452/weather-forecast/2201271

[RockyMtRebel]

I appreciate the advice guys, and having lived in the high country since the 90's I completely understand the concerns. I have no problem turning around if and when needed, but I do like a challenge as well -- I've got recovery gear covered for my truck but I do not have a winch and wouldn't take much of a risk without a winch being along for the trip (which is why I am trying to get some folks interested in this) ;-)

Considering Rock Creek turned me back at barely over 9000 feet due to snow, I can understand if Yankee Hill ends up impassible..... but I do like a good dirt road cruise and wouldn't be disappointed even if I had to turn around

[Brad]

I was not just posting for you but rather anyone considering going. A lot of trail rescues can be avoided by being informed. It does look to be a sunny day on Sunday. :thumb:

[Heather]

Following...depending on snow (last snow run was super sucky - two broken rear windows, and a dented door over three rigs).

[Swank1975]

As much as I'd love to get a run in before my surgery next week I cannot go play. :(

[RockyMtRebel]

Snow just started falling in Boulder..... this could be a real storm with lots of snow. I'm keeping an eye on this and hoping the snow misses the mark but we will see.....

[Jim]

Fort Collins was just seeing a rain-snow mix. If we're getting snow down here - it's SNOWING up there!

[Swank1975]

Nothing here in Centennial. :) I did get wet though. Fixed a leaking water inlet valve on my dishwasher.

[jayson44]

I'll update tomorrow morning. my wife says we've gotten an inch in about 30 minutes...so it could be fun!

J.

[Jim]

http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=bou&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches. The heaviest amounts will likely be in the southern part of the Denver metro area

The above is for the Denver / Fort Collins area.



I was chatting with a client in Lander WY. They said they've been getting heavy wet flakes since last night. Ground's still warm so it's melting off. They are at 6000 feet (and a long way away from us). FoCo's getting "mostly rain" with occasional "fat slush-drops".

[RockyMtRebel]

Sun is out in Boulder now..... gotta love Colorado weather ;)

[Jim]

Yep - gotta love it!!!

FoCo - HUGE flakes - starting to stick.

Just chatting with a client in Ogden UT - they're getting huge snow (report of 2 feet at one of the ski resorts).

[Swank1975]

Same huge flakes here in Centennial now.

[dieseldoc]

Let it snow let it snow let it snow.....

[Chris]

Starting to accumulate in Aurora.

[Swank1975]

Just went and shook our Japanese Maple already. I really don't want to see it break. :(

[jayson44]

4" and still coming down hard. looking more and more like a snow run!

J.

[The StRanger]

Just went and shook our Japanese Maple already. I really don't want to see it break. :(

Yup. Just wentout and beat the snow off the trees and bushes
Hope they make it to morning. .

[TJS86TOY]

Yeah,, Think Im going to sit this one out. This is Dakan just after dark.

[Jackie]

Still snowing in Evergreen. It was blinding driving home from work today at about 3:45 pm. Lot's of melt happening at that time! BUT, It's really been sticking for the past several hours. I have at least 3-4 inches on my driveway and deck and my lights have been flickering throughout the house... not a good sign...hope we're not going to lose power lines. The plow (our HOA pays for) has already been down our street which means it had to be 3+ inches at that time at about 7:00 pm. It's more now... but I still see melting happening so I haven't bothered to clear the driveway. I know I can drive through it with the Jeep or the old minivan, but who knows what tomorrow will bring...? BTW - I'm only at about 7,200 ft., so it's likely much more the higher you go.

Good luck if you venture out!

[RockyMtRebel]

Yep, this storm is still lightly snowing at my house. I'm about an hour north (Allenspark/Estes Park) and at 8,500 feet of elevation and I got about 4 inches so far and likely a couple more this morning. Probably going to sit this one out (Yankee Hill) and do something nearby like Bunce in the wet snow and mud instead

[jayson44]

Just woke up. We have over a foot. So Yankee probably has that or more.

J.

[Jim]

FoCo has about 3" (bummer)

[RockyMtRebel]

I didn't get a ton of snow (6") but it's still lightly snowing at my place.

Next weekend looks to be really nice so who's in for Yankee Hill next weekend instead of tomorrow?

[Jim]

I'd be a maybe for next weekend. I _should_ be working on the jeep this weekend - but it's not over so there's hope for me yet.

[Java]

maybe saturday, can't say yet.

[Max]

I don't know where you all live, but here there's zero snow sticking to the roads and sidewalks.

[jayson44]

it's not sticking to the roads, but even after the warmer afternoon, we still have 8+ inches on the ground. we snow-shoed Golden Gate Canyon earlier this afternoon and we had almost 2 feet of powder in spots.

Yankee will be deep for a while.

J.

[RockyMtRebel]

I don't know where you all live, but here there's zero snow sticking to the roads and sidewalks.

The snow is heavier South. I'm in Longmont now and there is no snow anywhere. At home north of Allenspark we only got about 6 inches but trails should be doable (wet and sloppy). Sounds like Yankee Hill is out but I need to get out somewhere.

[nick]

Yeah, I'll check back on this for next weekend

[cornpone99]

Looks like prefect weather. What are the meeting time and place(cemetery)?
I am going to try and make it up

[RockyMtRebel]

Looks like prefect weather. What are the meeting time and place(cemetery)?
I am going to try and make it up

Nick & I are planning to meet there at 830am on Sunday morning to beat the crowds.
Come join us

[Java]

IDK if you're going to beat any crowds on a nice Sunday morning, that's prime time up there. Still worth going, but expect company. :thumb:

[RockyMtRebel]

Yea I'm sure we will see plenty of others like us who wanna get there early, but it should be early enough to beat a lot the weekend crowds, especially on such a beautiful weekend.

[xaza]

One problem with getting an early start that we have found is when you are coming down many are going up and they have the right of way. That area is very busy but most of the trail is wide enough to allow vehicles to pass by. There is a kids playground near the cemeteries that has some elegant outhouses and a parking area to air down. I would say it is the best spot to meet up now. They have an OHV parking area just a little ways down the road following signs for Columbine Campground. It is brand new and was pretty muddy last week because dirt is not packed down yet. Look forward to seeing pics of what trail looks like this week.

[cornpone99]

I'll be there . Look for a red pathfinder 8:30

[RockyMtRebel]

Let's meet at the parking area where the kids playground and cemeteries are! Looks like it'll be overcast in the morning with afternoon showers ..... should be fun!