ajs@hpfcla.UUCP (09/13/85)
Last Saturday, 9/7, I was up in the Sawatch Range (backbone of the Rockies) and saw some of the 14000' peaks get a light (but definite) dusting of new snow late in the day. Far as I know, it was the first snow of the new season. In the days since then weather reports have said 3-6" of snow fell in some areas, e.g. the Elk Range (Maroon Bells, etc.). Indications are that this winter is coming a little early, but it's hard to say. First-freeze dates are often a good indication; we'll know about those in the coming weeks. Aspen trees are already about 30% into gold in the higher elevations. Camping will be bitter cold in the mornings and on windy days, but good hiking (barring overcast skies) will continue for about a month yet -- still time to do some Fourteeners. Alan Silverstein
ajs@hpfcla.UUCP (09/16/85)
According to news reports, this is "the weekend" coming up for viewing the Aspen change -- about two weeks earlier than usual. Alan Silverstein