How lucky are we, another amazing day!!
There was certainly a reactive wind skin!
At 2240 meters the temperature was -7, winds were 10-15 KPH from the ESE. At 1650 meters the temperature was -3, no new snow overnight. In the valley it was +1. Observations taken at 06:00 Hrs.
For the forecast the series of weak frontal systems will begin to head our way. The first wave will be a weak front and may dissipate tomorrow with some unsettled conditions. A wet mild weather pattern will be with us next week, an upper trough will stall offshore. The upper ridge will flatten and allow for a westerly flow. A lot going on out in the Pacific. Flurries for the next few days are possible and likely! Monday evening we should see some moderate snowfall into Tuesday and Wednesday. Guesstimates: 10-15 cm Tuesday, 10-15 cm Wednesday, 3-5 cm Thursday. These figures coincide with the 1650 meter weather plot and are for 14:30 hours when observations are taken there.
For the local updated avalanche advisory: Blackcomb Snow Safety
From the CAC, Sea to Sky Conditions: Avalanche Advisory
Two skiers die in an avalanche in the Queyras Massif: French Alps
More Information on Avalanche in Tignes: L'Escape Killy
Europe has had a lot of incidents lately: Pistehors.com
Birkenhead Avalanche from February 16, 2013; good story: RichSo's Blog
Two Children killed by an avalanche in the Urals: Russia
Looking way out to the West.
