March 1, 2014

    Avalanche off Mount Jumbo destroys house injures three occupants, story in articles below.

    Looking like a nice morning, sunrise March 1, 2014, frontal wave approaching!!

    Reverse loading occurring yesterday.

    Crested Butte ski patrol exchangers looking down MC Bowl.

   Temperature crust is wide spread now except for above 2200 m North facing sheltered terrain.

Weather observations for March 1, 2014, taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2240 meters     -16, Winds were 10-20 KPH from the ESE
2180 meters     -18, Winds were 10-20 KPH from the NNE
1860 meters     -17, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the S
1835 meters     -17, Winds were 5-20 KPH from the E
1650 meters     -16, No new snow, Base 211 cm
1550 meters     -14, No new snow, Base 160 cm
  660 meters       -7, Valley Temp

For the forecast, another great day is upon us. Sunny skies for this morning with cold temperatures as a strong high pressure over B.C. and Alberta breaks down allowing for a warm front to move in for later this afternoon. A series of wet pacific fronts will be with us until at least Thursday. The frontal wave Sunday night is going to be juicier than first forecasted. Guesstimates: 3-5 cm by Sunday morning, 20-30 cm by Monday morning, 3-5 cm by Tuesday morning, 5-8 cm by Wednesday morning, 8-10 cm by Thursday morning

    Yesterdays satellite picture.

    Model for what to expect later today, 5-10 cm expected in Vancouver later today.



Update on Base Jumping stunt off Peak to Peak: Pique

Montana Avalanche levels home, 3 rescued: Missoula, Montana

Snow and Avy Pics, Hatcherpass Avalanche Center: Alaska

Uphill Ski Policy could change in Montana resort: Close Call

WB deals with changing avalanche conditions: Pique

Difficult Decision: CAC Forecasters Blog

    Awesome sunrise yesterday morning.

    Helicopter training on Whistler yesterday.

    Going to miss the sunsets, but I am sure after this week we will eventually get a sunset.

    Clouds that eventually produced a 10 minute downpour on a cold Hawaiian motorcycle ride.

    At 10,000 feet on Haleakala.