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Heavy Wet Snow Tet and Dakota Alert / Warning Thursday, March 02, 2006
While raining down here it is heavy wet snow coming down above 1000ft level. So be prepared. In Alpine there will be his risk of avalanche. Use extreme caution.
Tet Road Current Conditions Thursday, March 02, 2006
noon march 2nd heavy wet snow was coming down . Road was plowed But may have got more. Use caution should have chains and 4x4. Temp is exspected to go down. Have Fun. Snow from 1000ft up
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Thursday, March 02, 2006
6pm Road plowed was snowing heavy almost 1 ft new up at 3300ft 6 inches at Lot B. Road plowed but can be ice and slush. Please park well back so Plow and trucks can pass. Have good snow day. 0'c at 4pm.
SNOWING ABOVE 1500FT Alert / Warning Thursday, March 02, 2006
Have a snow Day
4 inches NEW SNOW Dakota Alert / Warning Saturday, March 04, 2006
Fresh snow overnight friday Road has 3-4 inches from lot A to Lot B. Temp around 0'c at 9am.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Sunday, March 05, 2006
1pm trying to snow just above freezing at Lot B. There has been 2-3 inches fresah snow in last 24 hours.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Wednesday, March 08, 2006
5pm Snowing all day at Lot B about 6 inches in 8 hours. Road was plowed by snow is still coming down. Use WINTER Tires 4x4 and carry chains and shovel. 2 wheel drives will case ice on road.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Thursday, March 09, 2006
SNOW 1FT NEW Road is plowed to second lot B Should have winter tires and 4x4 or all wheel drive. Chains and a shovel are good thing to have. Road is narrow so slow down. The other guy can not stop like you.
Tetrahedron Road Current Conditions Thursday, March 09, 2006
Road Plowed 4pm was about 1 ft new snow. Many parts of road are solid ice. Good winter tires and chain is good insurance. Have a great snow day week end. Plow Guy.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Friday, March 10, 2006
Road should be plowed around 1pm friday if all goes well. Have a great snow day.
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Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Friday, March 10, 2006
2pm Road plowed but heavy ice from lot A to Lot B. There have been some 2 wheel drive cars causing problems in fresh snow. Please use 4x4 and good winter tires. All Season is not good on ice. Have fun.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Saturday, March 11, 2006
11am Road has ice sections very slipery chains a good idea as wheels lock up when you hit the brakes. Please use headlights and SLOW down. Have safe snow day/
Snow in alphine Alert / Warning Sunday, March 12, 2006
Snow will be hard frozen in morning but with sun warm and get soft. As there is as much as 14ft of snow be prepared to dig out. Snow shoes and good idea for everyone.
Tet Road Current Conditions Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Plowed at 7am 6 inches of new snow and was snowing heavy from bridge up. Road has heavy ice sections. Chains shouls be carried if not used. Use caution when camping overnight large snow falls may leave no way to drive out. Have fun safe snow day.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Tuesday, March 14, 2006
5pm Road has 2 inches new snow Heavy compact ice under snow. Chains a good idea. There is lots of deep snow above Lot B. Temp around 0c.
Have a great snow Day.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Lite dusting of snow this morning is trying to snow maybe getting snow all day.
Cross over road to Dakota Bowl Alert / Warning Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Road has heavy snow Some vehicles with chains are making it but many others have been stuck. No Tow Truck will come there. Road is litely plowed but not much room to park or turn around. Carry a shovel
Tetrahedron Road Current Conditions Friday, March 17, 2006
Plowed at 8pm there was almost 1 foot of snow at parking lot. Due to 1 2 wheel drive van parked in middle of lot it was not plowed. Please use common sense when parking. Road has heavy ice under snow. Have Fun.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Friday, March 17, 2006
11pm Road was plowed to Lot B. Road is compact with ice under snow. There was about 8 inches of new at lot B. Please take your Garbage and Beer bottles with you. Have fun and safe snow day.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Saturday, March 18, 2006
1pm Road plowed and litely sanded. Heavy ice on road from Lot A to Lot B. Please cary shovel and chains. And park so others can have a spot and get by. Have fun in the sun and snow.
plow Guy.
Dakota Ridge Alert / Warning Monday, March 20, 2006
Please SLOW down on road as there have been some close calls. Road is slipery and narrow. Plow was hit by someone driving to fast with allseason tires. 20-30kmp is fast enough. If sliding let off the Brakes. Plow guy.
Tetrahedron Road Current Conditions Saturday, March 25, 2006
8am Plowed but heavy ice for last 2 kms. was -4c at 8am at parking lot. Trace of new snow overnight. Have fun.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Sunday, March 26, 2006
8am road has heavy ice be carefull getting out of car. Snowing heavy at top -2c about 6 inches snow in last 4-5 days.
Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Sunday, March 26, 2006
Still snowing at Dakota. snow pack is melting so ditches are opening up. Use caution crossing creeks etc. was snowing well at 3pm.
Freezing Level up to 3600 ft Alert / Warning Friday, March 31, 2006
The deep snow pack will be soft and breaking through. Be prepared and check avalanche reports for back country travel. Roads will be soft and muddy try not to make ruts and extra mud. Have fun stay Dry.