I was checking the plates for MTJ and it looks like RWY 31 has lower T/O mins than the other runways, which might explain why the shorter rwy was chosen for departure.
Looks like the METAR's for the moring were consistently reporting visibilities of 1 - 2 miles in light snow and clouds starting at 700ft variable from scattered to overcast depending on the exact time, winds were fairly consistent at 330 - 350 at around 7 knots with a temp of M2. This would seem to favor the 10,000 ft long rwy 35.
Also USA Today reported that there was notice published for 1/4 inch rain and slush on the runway at the time. (not been able to find this notam)
Last edited by Astra driver; 29th Nov 2004 at 15:50.