AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:
An avalanche at Hanging Lake near Whistler has killed a ski tourer, story in article section.
Man rescued after being buried 2 meters in Cypress Prov Park, story in article section.
Another avalanche was set off by some skiers near Tricouni Peak, no involvement.
YESTERDAY:
Whistler Saturday morning, March 4, 2017.
Mount Currie.
Good conditions on Saturday.
Saturday Morning.
Eventually some cloud rolled into the valley.
Cougar Chutes.
Flurries in the afternoon.
Unsettled later in the afternoon.
Phalanx Ridge.
Sunset was at 17:58.
Weather Observations for March 5, 2017: taken at 06:00 Hours.
2240 meters -13, Winds were 20-45 KPH NE --Horstman Hut
2180 meters -14, Winds were 15-30 KPH SW--Whistler Peak
1860 meters -13, Winds were 10-25 KPH W --Rendevous
1835 meters -12, Winds were 5-10 KPH SW --Roundhouse
1650 meters -11, 3 cm of new snow, 5 cm in 24 hrs, 280 cm Base, RH 90% --Pig Alley
1550 meters -10, 1 cm of new snow, 3 cm in 24 hrs, 198 cm Base, RH 92% --Catskinner
FORECAST:
A cold upper trough will bring overcast skies with light snowfall in a Southerly flow aloft.
The FL will remain below surface for the next few days. A weakening series of frontal bands
will bring light to moderate snowfall into Wednesday. Models have taken a dramatic shift
for the long range, with the low that was to bring warmer temps and some mod/heavy precip
is now moving South. Wednesday and Thursday are now looking unsettled with some flurries.
Standby as things change quickly.
Guesstimates: 8-12 cm by Monday morning, 8-12 cm by Tuesday morning, 5-10 cm by Wednesday morning.
Overcast with light snow today.
Flow last night into Sunday.
Low moves East today.
Snow for Monday into Tuesday.
Unsettled on Wednesday.
OBSERVATIONS & INFORMATION:
Saturday morning.
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Avalanche at Hanging Lake. Brian Fishbook Pic
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ARTICLES:
An avalanche has claimed the life of a ski tourer near Whistler: Hanging Lake
Man rescued from 2 meters of snow after avalanche in Cypress Prov. Park: CBC News
Coquihalla closed with high avalanche hazard: Hope
Avalanche-hit Shershal still looks like a ghost village: Pakistsan
Avalanches threaten Juneau neighbourhood, briefly close Klondike Hwy: Alaska
Skier injured on intermediate run at Vail sues "Negligent" snowboarder: Colorado
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