The late snows had drifted over, but underneath, it was well-packed by travel.
I'd been told in Willcox that a late snow melt had rendered the road impassable.
Set in the front range of the Rockies, it typically gets late snows that can last until May.
The course itself does not open until about memorial day, although in years past has opened later due to heavy or late snows.
The late snows are fine and dry, mere ice granules at the wind's will.
Nirupam said: Getting late snow deep enough to be slabby.
Three consecutive years of late snow are not that unusual.
The area was deserted, barren, without so much as mountain weed peeping up from under the late hard snow.
Unsure where the latest snow has fallen, which equipment to use or which ski school to book?
"Obviously, we've had late snows, but not plunging from 80 down to 18."