12 Jun 2023

June 12, 2023

      AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

      An avalanche has killed a guide on Nevado Huascaran, Peru. Article below. Wikipedia Image.


      One person has been killed, 5 rescued after an avalanche in Northern India. Article Below.


        More recent cornice collapse Goat Peak NW aspect 2300 m. Image taken June 5th. Al Collis Pic.



      WEATHER PAST WEEK:

      Monday June 5, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. +6  Deg C with a 5-20 KPH NNW wind at 1835 m.


      12:00 Hrs Monday. +19 Deg C at 660 m.


      Tuesday June 6, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. +12 Deg C with a 5-10 KPH NNE wind at 1835 m.


      Tuesday 12:00 Hrs. +23 Deg C at 660 m.



      Wednesday June 7, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. +17 Deg C with a 5-15 KPH East wind at 1835 m.


      Wednesday 12:00 Hrs. +28 Deg C in the valley.

      Thursday June 8, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. 


      12:00 Hrs Thursday. +28 Deg C at 660 m.


      Friday June 9, 2023. 13:00 Hrs. +14 Deg C with a 2-10 KPH SW breeze at 1835 m.

      Friday 13:00 Hrs. +18 Deg C at 660 m.


      Saturday June 10, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. + 5 Deg C with a 0-5 KPH NE breeze at 1835 m.


      12:00 Hrs Saturday, +11 Deg C at 660 m.


      Sunday June 11, 2023. 12:00 Hrs. +11 Deg C with a 5-25 KPH NNW wind at 1835 m.


      12:00 Hrs Sunday, +23 Deg C at 660 m.



Weather Observations for June 12, 2023 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2280 meters       +9, Winds were 30-35 KPH NNE--Horstman Hut
1860 meters     +12, Winds were 20-30 KPH NE--Rendezvous  
1650 meters     +10, 0 mm in 12 Hrs, 0 mm in 24 Hrs.--Pig Alley
1570 meters     +11, 0 mm in 12 Hrs, 0 mm in 24 Hrs.--Catskinner
  660 meters       +9, Valley Temp, Max temp Yesterday was +26.9, 0.0 mm of precip yesterday.


     
     As of 07:00 Hrs we have broken cloud and unlimited visibility.


FORECAST:

Dirty ridging for today with a mix of sun and cloud in a Easterly-Northeasterly flow aloft. The FL is hovering around 4000 m and will likely remain there for the day. Mostly cloudy with a weak frontal band for Tuesday, showers and sunny breaks. Mix of sun and cloud  for Wednesday. Mostly cloudy for Thursday, some sunny breaks possible. Frontal band arrives Friday with periods of light rain in the pm. Showers continue into Saturday am with a possible break Saturday pm. Looks wet and cold Sunday with more precipitation expected early next week. Could see some fresh powder on the Horstman Glacier Sunday into Monday.  Guesstimates: 0 mm by Tuesday am, 1-4 mm by Wednesday am, 0-trace by Thursday am, 0 mm by Friday am, 5-10 mm by Saturday am, 1-5 mm by Sunday am, 5-10 mm by Monday am.


      GOES VISIBLE & IR Image from this am.



      WINDY IMAGE 2023/06/12. 05:00 Hrs.



               Dirty ridging Monday with a mix of sun and cloud. Above average temps.


      No precipitation expected on Monday.



      Easterly-Northeasterly flow aloft.



       Low will affect the zone Tuesday. Some moisture and almost seasonable temps.


      Mixed bag Tuesday, sun clouds and showers.



          Weak dirty ridging Wednesday, mix of sun and cloud. Seasonable temps.



      Dry day on Wednesday.



               Low will bring cloud into the zone Thursday. Seasonable temps.



      Cloud pushes in Thursday, may see some sunny breaks.



       Cool wet weather for Friday with a trough pushing in.



    Mixed bag on Saturday with a mix of sun and cloud in the am, showers in the pm. Seasonable temps.


      Cool moist weather for Sunday. Below average temps.


   Looking moist and cool by next Sunday. June 18, 2023. Long way out but something to think about.

       European Model calling for cool wet weather as well early next week.


      INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS:

      View from the Duffy Lake Road Monday.


      Going across the country.


     Crossing Kootenay Lake Tuesday.


      From the Rockies on Crowsnest Pass Wednesday.

      To the flatlands in no time at all!.

      Alpen glow in Whistler Wednesday night.


      No mountains here!! June 8, 2023.


      Hidden gems on the backroads of Manitoba! June 9, 2023.


       Lake Superior




       Sunday am, June 11, 2023. Making it happen!




SHORT CLIPS:

Cornice Control: Easily Triggered

When mother nature prevents: Filming

Quebec Smoke engulfs: New York City

Some bad air: Mountain Biking



ARTICLES:

Avalanche kills guide in the Andes: Peru

One person killed, five rescued after an avalanche in Uttarakhand: Northern India

Bodies of 3 Yarsha collectors missing in avalanche recovered after 32 days: Nepal

Avalanche near Kedernath Temple June 8, 2023,  causes no damage: Northern India

Latest ENSO El Nino Prediction from NOAA: June 8, 2023

El Nino is now developing rapidly with long-range data showing a strong fall/winter event: SWE

Caution urged as more people expected to access backcountry: New Zealand

New App helping to keep riders safe in the Backcountry: AspectAvy

RECCO rescue network grows with additional partners and new lightweight reflector: 742LT



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