July 27, 2015

    An avalanche in New Zealand has claimed 2 Canadians--TeAnau--Story in article section Net Pic

    Ganges Harbour Saturday July 25Th. 

    Big Picture July 25Th.

    Snowing at 2240 meters Sunday morning July 26Th.                                           Adam Mercer Pic.

Weather Observations for July 27, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters      +3, Winds were 10-15 KPH from the NNW
1835 meters      +3, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the SSW
1650 meters      +3, Relative Humidity 100%

  660 meters    +10, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +16, 10.9 mm of rain recorded yest.

    As of 06:00 Hrs this Am we have a stratus layer with clear skies and unlimited visibility at 1835 m

For the forecast, the upper level trough has left a moist stratus layer in the area which should dissipate today in a light North-Northwest flow. A broad upper level ridge will strengthen through the week with warmer temperatures into the weekend.  Thursday may be the warmest day of the week. Enjoy the return to summer.

    Upper level trough has moved Southeast with a moist stratus layer left in its wake.

     Looks like the high pressure will build Tuesday and strengthen into next weekend.


ARTICLES:

Body found in search for 2 Canadian Hikers: Avalanche near Te Anau, New Zealand

El Nino versus La Nina--Which produces the snowier winters: TransWorld Snowboarding

Sherpa documentary presents a different view of Everest: Australia                                                   

Mammut Pro Short Airbag pack review: Backcountry Skiing Blog

    Not Green Lake but lots of Float Plane activity.

    Tafoni Rock formation on Salt Spring Island. 

    Top of Whistler Sunday morning.