Thompson Pass updates (open 2014)

[idsnowghost]

Not the best of news: 5 feet at the top of the pass measured last week, with more over the weekend. The current plan is to open by Memorial Day. Plowing hasn't started yet. (The pass opened this week, last year)

Seems this area might of been the sweet spot for snow totals this year, as it's been pretty deep out at (nearby) Burke Canyon compared to other places we've visited recently.

I'm still hopeful they will have it plowed by Easter, especially after some melting with the warm temperatures this week and forecast for next week.

 

[PowderPanda]

Hope so Mike!!! Meanwhile.. Next on the bucket list? I WILL remember my boots this time! LoL
Need to get the TLT6's dialed for the hard corn season.. Oh, can you send me the pix? Email.. still no cell phone. Ugh!!

 

[idsnowghost]

Got another update:

As of April 7th there's still 7.5 feet at the pass. 34% above normal snowpack for this time of year.

 

[teledance]

I plan on hitting it on the 3rd/Sat of May, bright and early, company welcome.

 

[idsnowghost]

You might be hiking the last section of the road...

Just got word plowing will begin on April 28th, from both sides. Expected to take 7-10 work days to complete followed by any necessary road repairs.

 

[idsnowghost]

Plowing started today, should move quick with the temperatures forecast for this week!

 

[idsnowghost]

Well looks like you might be able to get some turns in this weekend after all..

Plowing progress photos from Shoshone County:

 

[PowderPanda]

Let's go… Teledance is back Friday!

 

[teledance]

Sitting in the Denver airport back late tonight chores on Friday, but I am up for a Sat or Sunday ski at the pass. Keep me in the loop. Larry lost your # when I had to wipe the virus.

 

[PowderPanda]

Teledance.. I'll send ya a PM and a FB message..

 

[teledance]

Well I would still be willing to risk trying but temps dont look favorable for Sat and Sunday just looks crappy but temps would work for an early hit. Option 2 hope to hell the next weekend offers more favorable conditions.
Definitely doing the AM assult tomorrow bright and early.

 

[idsnowghost]

I think we're headed up that way as well. See you there!

 

[idsnowghost]

Pass is listed as open on Montana's DOT website. Obviously, will confirm this today.

 

[teledance]

Headed up Friday or Sat. depends on the temps. 5/23 is leading as the least busy day, but tempted by Moon Pass.

 

[PowderPanda]

Teledance, Mike hit it again yesterday at Gold Basin off Gold Hill Summit/ridge.. Said it was really good. Some steep stuff there.. this snow ya need rub on wax though.