Windy Up There in Sierra

Well, folks, it's windy.  The winter seasonal winds descended into the basin, affecting most resorts.
The effects were felt mostly at the highest elevations-above 7000'.  Most ofthese runs were closed while lower slopes were still open for skiing.  Kirkwood reported winds of 209mph, which is a new record for the Sierra.  The local agency is doing an investigation to verify the reported record before confirming the number.  This is extraordinary to say the least.
     Unfortunately, the high winds did not bring any new snow.  There aren't any storms on the horizon and base amounts are barely keeping up with evap rates.  We'll be keeping an eye out for weather.