Skiing Conditions and Weather: Though not the big Sierra dump that is sorely needed, the 12 inches of snow that fell this past weekend was a sight for sore eyes! The new snow was very low density so not much water was added to the sorry excuse for a late-winter snow pack that is out there now. The ski conditions are vastly improved from last week. Visitors can expect the Tioga Road to be mostly snow covered from Ellery Lake to Tuolumne Meadows. To the west, there are sections of dry pavement especially near Olmsted Point and on Spring Hill east of Tenaya Lake. From there to Tuolumne Meadows is mostly snow covered. The forecast is for warming temperatures toward the end of the week, so conditions will be changing again. The road and all aspects above 9,500 feet (except south-facing slopes) are the best skiing. The best, that is, of a pretty meager offering of ski opportunities.