Arizona/New Mexico 19-20 Four Corners Weather, Conditions & Stoke

[Core2]

Well, they pulled something out with the lifts yesterday but appear to have halted after that. It will be cool to watch the new lift go in, we will have a good view from the webcam.

 

[raisingarizona]

We purchased our passes for next season. Buying before the 29th saves us around 800 bucks!

Hopefully this virus nonsense goes away soon.

We are pumped on the new lift.

And I’m curious to know this years pass partners.

 

[Core2]

RIP bottom terminal.

 

[raisingarizona]

Yes!

 

[teejaywhy]

Done deal. 2020-21 Power Pass has been purchased!

 

[Core2]

My 20-21 pass showed up a few days ago. Guess they aren't messing around this year.

 

[teejaywhy]

My 20-21 pass showed up a few days ago. Guess they aren't messing around this year.

Me too, YAY!

Kinda cruel given the expected ~110 valley temps this weekend.

 

[kimberlin]

Mine as well. After the cluster of last season getting those passes out, they have been quite proactive this year.

 

[teejaywhy]

They gettin' busy up there...

https://www.snowbowl.ski/construction-has-begun/

 

[Core2]

Say some prayers or whatever you do to send out good vibes for Mt. Lemmon. Ski Valley is being threatened by the fire at this point. I think they will try to make a fire line on that top ridge just above the ski area. Man, I fucking hate fire season.

 

[Shifterkart]

Say some prayers or whatever you do to send out good vibes for Mt. Lemmon. Ski Valley is being threatened by the fire at this point. I think they will try to make a fire line on that top ridge just above the ski area. Man, I fucking hate fire season.

The Bighorn fire is now over 17,000 acres and the high winds the past few days have driven the fire towards Summerhaven and Ski Valley. Evacutation orders were given yesterday, here's praying the outcome is much better than the Aspen fire in 2003.

Here's a picture from the backyard this morning.

 

[Core2]

man that sucks. those flames are way up there.

 

[Shifterkart]

The wind picked up again this afternoon stoking the flames.

 

[raisingarizona]

 

[hrstrat57]

Say some prayers or whatever you do to send out good vibes for Mt. Lemmon. Ski Valley is being threatened by the fire at this point. I think they will try to make a fire line on that top ridge just above the ski area. Man, I fucking hate fire season.

Bighorn Fire Updates and Information - Pima County

Bighorn lightning caused fire burning in the Santa Catalina Mountains updates and information including evacuation notices.

webcms.pima.gov

There is a excellent Mt Lemmon Facebook group most posts from a local named Stacey. He puts up good stuff. Following closely this dangerous fire.

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[Shifterkart]

The worst I have seen the flames in two weeks. The fire started on the back side near Oro Valley but has been moving to the to the top and front side with the winds.

 

[Core2]

Check out these fire lines. Rough night up there. Hope they hold.

 

[Core2]

Bighorn Fire Updates and Information - Pima County

Bighorn lightning caused fire burning in the Santa Catalina Mountains updates and information including evacuation notices.

webcms.pima.gov

There is a excellent Mt Lemmon Facebook group most posts from a local named Stacey. He puts up good stuff. Following closely this dangerous fire.

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Yeah, Stacey is awesome. He reports on the skiing conditions up there when it is open.

 

[raisingarizona]

 

[RobSN]

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I can't help wondering if these won't be white elephants in the post COVID-19 world. Firstly, who wants to take their skis off anyway just to ride the new Agassiz lift - darned nuisance? Secondly, unless one is only with one's ski-buddy or group, who wants to be in a confined cabin? I suppose if it is an absolutely freezing day one might but ...