30 Aug 2012



Weather has felt too much like fall in the past 2 days. Forecast is looking good for the weekend.

The moon did come out a few times last night amongst the rain showers. Full on Friday! +1 in the alpine this morning.


How is precipitation being affected by climate change: One discussion

Earthquake-induced snow avalanches: Journal of Glaciology

Arctic Sea Ice update: Real Climate

Dendrogeomorpholgic approach of snow avalanche magnitude-frequency: Iceland

Cold regions science and technology: More info on tree rings


A hairy woodpecker looking for a meal. These woodpeckers are a bit larger than the common downy woodpecker.

For information on the hairy woodpecker : Picoides Villosus