Like the rest of the world, Alpental has horrible snow reporting, usually most places like Heavenly tend to stretch the truth. At Alpental, they only say what is happening at the parking lot. It's 34 & raining, temp is getting colder,the top doesn't mention snow. Sure there is, could be a foot easily. Happen 2 weeks ago, no new snow, but they had 10" in the backcountry of new snow. Still, I just don't know if I should wait a few hours & hit or go up now only to get half of foot on bullet proof ice on top, we don't have groomers. Or the top is closed due to avalanche work.

Not a horrible situation, just weird how an area does it's best to keep people away. Good to see some things never change. Wish me look, could be an epic powder day or just shite.
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