February 8, 2014

    February 7, 2014 started off as another beautiful day.

    Dark to the North, but eventually it moved to the West.

    Clouds to the South developed later in the morning but also dissipated by days end.

    Sunset was not very colourful yesterday with the lack of clouds.

    Still the end to a slightly warmer day than Thursday.

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Weather observations for February 8, 2014; taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2240 meters     -16, Winds were 20-40 KPH from the E
2180 meters     -17, Winds were 20-25 KPH from the E
1860 meters     -18, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the S
1835 meters     -19, Winds were 0-10 KPH from the E
1650 meters     -17, No new snow, Base 126 cm
1550 meters     -17, No new snow, Base 92
  660 meters     -14, Valley Temp


The ridge will maintain until Saturday evening with the possibility of some cloud around as systems move down the coast into Washington State. Enjoy the sunshine today as we are about to have a series of fronts move through our area for at least the next 5 days. Freezing levels should remain around the 800-1100 meter level bringing possible amounts from 40-60 centimetres by Friday afternoon. Monday night into Tuesday morning appear to be when the heaviest snowfall will occur. If we are lucky we could recieve 30-40 cm by Tuesday night. Will have better estimates as we get closer. Light-moderate snow will begin on Sunday evening, with 4-8 cm by Monday morning.

    Certainly a change from yesterday, clouds are finally occupying a majority of the space. Feb 7.

    Even the big picture is indicating significant weather on its way.


Who is paying for SAR in B.C.: Oplopanax Horridus

Avalanche in Southern Tirol Region of Italy: Flow destroys buildings

Meters of snow bury the Alps, Dolomites of Italy, Austria and Switzerland: News Footage

Navigating the Bec de Rosses: Verbier Extreme

Avalanche footage from Banff National Park: Alberta, Canada

Mountaineers and Skiers warned of terrain traps: Scotland

Avalanche kills man in Battagram: Pakistan

    The low is lining up for a much needed Westerly flow. Mondays Model!!

    The 20,000,000 gallon reservoir on Blackcomb. Whistler has two other reservoirs.

    One of the 250 snow guns operated by W/B.

    Clouds were in the area, but blue skies prevailed over Whistler.

    Half moon, full moon will be on February 15, 2014.

    All the old ski tracks from Mid January have been exposed by the strong variable alpine winds.

    Showing some Olympic support.

    Nothing like some fresh cord at the end of the day.