We drove ten miles up the road to three snow parks and there's just a smidgen of snow, not enough to cross country ski. We were at 5200' just east of the three sisters which are deep in snow. I may have to skip "snow camping" and go winter camping without solid snow cover and hike instead of skiing, at least I can use summer tubular aluminum stakes and no stomping down a place to pitch the tent. I have still not tried out my new big agnes insulated air mattress. There is enough snow and ice to melt for water, but I'll be sure to boil it as its not exactly fresh. We have snow forecasted to last for a week, but no snow well I also don't need a deep winter bag, I'll take my marmot pinnacle instead.
Jim