Cold clear day in Steamaboat

Yesterday was a cold clear day here in Steamboat. The snow was packed and fast. You could still find powder if you looked for it. The holiday crowds were still travelling, so the lift lines were short. All was well on the mountain.

The picture on this page is a view looking west from Steamboat. The smoke plumes are from the power plant at Hayden, about 20 miles from Steamboat. The calm winds allowed the smoke to rise unusually high. You can see the town of Steamboat in the foreground.