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 embarks on a flight from Santa Fe to Colorado in mid-May for late-season skiing, despite an unusual and severe late-spring snowstorm impacting the region.
• Due to blizzard conditions at Denver, they divert to Pueblo, CO, facing increasingly challenging weather during their flight, including snow showers, strong crosswinds, and moderate turbulence.
• The successful landing in Pueblo, despite rapidly deteriorating conditions, an earlier-than-forecast cold front, and significantly stronger winds, highlights the critical importance of robust weather planning and incorporating extra safety margins in aviation.

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