Spring Mountain Storm

Were preparing for our flight from Santa Fe, N.M. and theres been news of an unusually cold late spring storm moving through Colorado. On May 11, of all things, winter storm warnings are already up for Wyoming and much of Colorado. Our bumbling friend Dave called ahead and unfortunately most of the resorts like Aspen and Telluride had already closed for the season (What a waste, he complained.) but we found that Arapahoe Basin is still open. So our quest is to get to Denver.

Key Takeaways:

• A group of friends flies from Santa Fe, NM, to Colorado for late-season skiing, encountering an unexpected and severe late spring snowstorm that made Denver unflyable.
• They divert to Pueblo, CO, facing strong winds upon landing that rapidly intensified beyond initial forecasts, highlighting the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of weather.
• The experience underscores the critical importance of adaptability in flight planning and maintaining an extra margin of safety due to unexpected weather shifts and forecasting surprises.

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