21 Nov 2012




The snow quality was good again yesterday. There was 13 cm of new snow recorded at Pig Alley overnight and 5 from yesterday.  The base is at 98 cm. The temperature at 2260 meters was -7, and in the valley it was 0 as of 06:00 this morning.

Snow this morning, 5-8 cm by this afternoon with a weak ridge building. Freezing level could rise to about 800 meters. Flurries Thursday morning, could see 10-15 cm  by  Friday morning. Looking very cold on Sunday.

For the local updated avalanche advisory: November 20 Th

From Wyoming: Seasons first avalanches reported

Reality Rescue Show Praised: New Zealand

Dr. Doug Brown (Volunteer Physician on Blackcomb) makes the news: New Study

From ESPN, Avalanche Safety: Avalanche Awareness

From BCA: Avalanche Beacons and Electrical Interference
Refer to a post on my blog about GoPro and transceiver interference from Saturday, November 10, 2012.

When there is reference to the Catskinner Weather Plot at 1550 meters this is it. Automated and manual measurements are taken here.