At 2284 meters the temperature was -9, winds were 35-60 KPH from the ESE. Max gust last night 80 KPH. At 1650 meters the temperature was -4, 9 cm of new snow fell there overnight. In the valley it is 0. Observations taken at 06:00 hrs.
For the forecast the front will pass through the region today giving way to a high pressure system that may last for awhile. Yes, an omega block may occur for some time with mostly sunny skies and at times unsettled conditions. For today we could receive 1-3 cm of snow, flurries this morning diminishing by this afternoon and clearing by tonight.
For some information on an omega block: OMEGA BLOCK FORMATION
For the updated avalanche advisory: Blackcomb Snow Safety
Snow Avalanche hit Himachal, 7 rescued from Kinnaur Village: India
More info on Kinnaur Avalanche: Buried under 100 feet of snow
5 missing in avalanche in India: Kafnu, India
3 Soldiers still missing after avalanche hits their post: Pakistan
Snow avalanche kills one in Uttarakkhand: India
Animated clip on how avalanches occur: Agencee France Presse (AFP)
Found some interesting layers yesterday depending on what elevation and aspect you were on.
Layer of stellar's, soft slab easily released South aspects late yesterday afternoon and then at lower elevations a temperature crust firming up below tree line, East aspects.
Soft slab interface.
The moist top 2 cm was forming a crust.
Some fine stellar's sitting on a tree branch!
The image here certainly makes it look like we should get more snow, and the ridging looks like its well to the north east of us .
We will be seeing the large light in the sky for a while!!
