At 2240 meters the temperature was -8, winds were 10-15 KPH from the S. At 1650 meters the temperature was -5, 3 cm of new snow fell overnight. In the valley it was -1. Observations taken at 06:00 Hrs.
For the forecast we will see continued unsettled conditions with this flat upper level low, an upper level ridge will establish itself for later today bringing drier conditions and mostly sunny skies for Friday and Saturday. Still a chance of cloud development and flurries. A warm front will be here on Sunday into Monday with snow in the forecast. Next week we will see a moist flow with more seasonable conditions. Flurries can be expected again this am, Expect 3-5 cm by Sunday morning, 10-15 cm by Monday morning. Still conflicts in the models so will wait before quesstimating further into next week.
For the local updated avalanche advisory: Blackcomb Snow Safety
Helmet Cam captures avalanche overtaking skier: Smoked
Two skiers die in an avalanche near Tignes: France
Avalanches claim 19 people since the beginning of the season: France
An avalanche runs into some people in the Brandywine Area : Big Air Big Trigger
Roof avalanche: May be in Russia
All morning Whistler was no where to be seen.
Some shots from Toby Salin in the Brandywine Area: Thanks for these!!
Here are some photos from Steve Whittall around the Cypress Area near Triconi:
