… The lake is quite large-850 feet across and a half mile long-and is enclosed on three sides by the rocky slopes of the 12,000-feet-high Ostler-LaMotte ridge. Overview Hour by Hour Long Range Weather Forecast. On day 1 we made it to Amethyst Lake, only to be disappointed by what looked like a completely frozen lake. Thursday Dec 17. The area around the lake for quite some distance is a wet meadow and not good for camping. recommended if you want more protection from wind and weather that can be stronger higher up in the basin. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. I was SO hooked. 0" 20°F-5°F. Current Trail Conditions Update ... but intend to return on a weekend backpacking trip to explore the whole basin. Desert Amethyst Park actually sits at least 10 feet below street level of the surrounding streets, and is a catch basin. ... Arapahoe Basin Ski Area P.O. Nearby Recommended Routes . Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. AMETHYST BASIN Mid-July and still buried in snow. 31°F. Amethyst Meadow is at the center of Amethyst Basin, and from here there are unobstructed views of both Ostler Peak and LaMotte Peak. Amethyst Lake lies in the extreme southern corner of Amethyst Basin, at an elevation of 10,740 feet. Base 10778ft. Windy. 13.5mi Jun 30, 2017 ... Up to basin day two and camped up there two nights. The other streets that surround the park, 90th lane and 90th Ave, do not have good access to the park. NE 4mph. Summit 12480ft. Weather. Tab over to Hour by Hour for an hourly Arapahoe Basin Ski Area weather forecast breakdown or to Long Range Weather Forecast for a detailed Arapahoe Basin Ski Area weather forecast for the next seven days. Sweet! July 18, 2011 ... No mosquitoes, beautiful weather, inconsequential snow, ice just breaking up on Amethyst, and some pretty decent fishing. From BR-24, it is a short 15 or 20 minute stroll up to the end of the basin and Amethyst Lake tucked close to the steep surrounding walls. Amethyst lake has no trail to it so bring a good topographical map and a good compass. Wind chill values as low as -12. Weather. 0" hiked up to amethyst lake Sunday. Current conditions at US-50 Kahle Drive (KAHNV) Lat: 38.97046° N Lon: 119.93522° W Elev: 6263 ft. On that trip we camped at Toomset Lake and day hiked up through Ostler Lake and BR-24. You should plan to camp in the area adjacent to the large meadow below Amethyst Lake since firewood is scarce higher up and there is more protection from the weather here. Station. Basin, WY Monthly Weather 4:19 pm MST Dec 2019 Jan 2020 Feb 2020 Mar 2020 Apr 2020 May 2020 Jun 2020 Jul 2020 Aug 2020 Sep 2020 Oct 2020 Nov 2020 … Overview. July 2011 My first backpacking trip to the Uintas was a 3-day trip into Amethyst Basin way back in 2003. And 90th Ave, do not have good access to the park of both Peak. 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