Our friends at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Montana State University are conducting a survey to learn how winter backcountry use has changed due to Covid 19. Survey Link
Our friends at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Montana State University are conducting a survey to learn how winter backcountry use has changed due to Covid 19. Survey Link
Patchy Snow in the BWRA USFS personnel posted photos of the thin snowpack at the Leavitt Lake turnoff and by Sardine Canyon. The snowpack depth at Leavitt Lake is the third lowest snowpack depth since 1990. The BWRA remains closed. |
Christmas Day snowpit and observations Head's up for all users! Forest Service personnel found extremely weak snow off the groomed road near Sonora Pass. Depending on how much new snow falls Sunday night and Monday, be advised that avalanche conditions could be dangerous on steep, north facing slopes. The snowpack is weak and if a slide is triggered, the avalanche could take out the entire snowpack and run long distances through rocks and other obstacles. Expect updates on Monday Dec. 28 2020. |
Christmas Eve day update USFS personnel recorded snow depths at the Leavitt Lake/Highway 108 junction and found 11 inches of snow. We need 24 inches to officially open the BWRA. For now, the BWRA will remain closed to motorsports until the minimum snow levels required to open are met. If you are going to recreate in the BWRA despite the closure, please stay on the roads! Snow bridges over streams could fail and we want to avoid damaging vegetation. There is snow in the forecast for Friday and Sunday nights. Snow conditions will be re-evaluated next week. |
WINTER 2020-2021 Low tide snow conditions. Bare asphalt on the switchbacks. Snow bridges are not strong enough to support snowmobiles. Please stay on the roads. |
The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area will officially open soon! The USFS is in the process of officially opening the BWRA for the 2020-2021 season! |
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