Here are the conditions at the Badger Pass ski resort for January 1st through 6th 2008.
High Temp: 55 (1/2, 1/4)
Low Temp: 1 (1/6)
New Snow: 35” (1/5 15”, 1/6 15”)Total settled snow depth: ~46” – bottom of Eagle Lift
Badger Pass Ski Area: The downhill ski area is 100% open with lifts operating from 9 am to 4 pm daily. The slopes have excellent coverage on groomed runs. There might even be a few pockets of fresh – untracked powder.Nordic Trail Conditions: 35 inches of new snow has added to a solid base that benefited from cooler December temperatures. Prior to the last storm, all trails were broken and most stream crossings were reported to be passable. Recent reports from Ostrander suggest that re-breaking trails won’t be too difficult with 4 inches of new snow on top of a wind crust.
Glacier Point road was groomed as of January 6.
Activities: Ranger guided snowshoe walks are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. Meet in front of the A-Frame. Snow shoes are provided; a $5 donation is requested for wear and tear on the snowshoes. The walk is generally two hours long and is moderately strenuous (travel approximately two miles). NO reservations required.
For weather, Nordic ski-related questions, or overnight wilderness permits call the Badger Pass Ranger Station from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 209-372-0409.