July 14, 2014

    Hortstman Glacier looks to be melting quickly this year.

    South side of Blackcomb is looking pretty dry.

    Sunrise on Finn Island, sharp turn for the tankers if they go to Kitimat. Whales every where!!!

    Harper recently took away Humpback protection so he can ram his project down our throats.

    There were sleeping wales in Squally Channel, saw at least 14 where the tankers would come in.

   After spending 6 days in the area I have to agree, there is too much at stake to allow this to happen.

                             We should always listen to the locals.

    The West Coast is a difficult place to find great campsites during the full moon.






Weather observations for July 14, 2014; taken at 07:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +16, Winds were 10-15 KPH from the S
1835 meters        +17, Winds were 10-15 KPH from the S
1550 meters        +19
  660 meters        +20, Valley Temperature, Max temp Yesterday +35.6


For the forecast, the high pressure will continue to bring nice weather to the Whistler area. Ridge should weaken by Thursday evening allowing some cloud to move into the region as a weak upper trough builds into the area. There is a possibility of some precipitation but only time will tell. I am sure the forest could use some moisture. Amazing weather up here on the North coast!!

    Satellite image from 12:30 July 14, 2014.

    High is looking strong for a few more days.

    Convective clouds near our zone.

July 4, 2014

    Convective cloud development Wednesday July 2, 2014.

    Great weather for the farmers.

    Howe Sound July 2 Nd, 18:00 Hrs.

    Bike park was busy on Wednesday.

    July 3, 2014; 06:30 Hrs.

    July 3, 2014; 18:30 Hrs.

    Sunrise this morning, clouds are moving in.


Weather Observations for July 4, 2014; taken at 06:00 HRS.

2180 meters        +3, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the NNE
1835 meters        +3, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the E
1550 meters        +5, RH 89%
  660 meters        +7, Valley temperature, Max Temp Yest + 21.5



For the Forecast, a warm front is moving East as the low pressure continues to spill cloud into the area in a Southwesterly flow aloft.  Cloudy skies today, increasing this evening as a cold front (Occluded Front) moves into the zone for Saturday bringing cloudy skies and light precipitation. The rain should be short lived as the upper ridge in the Pacific bounces back bringing sunny skies and warmer temperatures into the area for Sunday afternoon into Wednesday. A trough is expected to bring some moisture to the area on Wednesday, but that is a ways off. Still a good chance the high pressure will prevail into the end of the week with some convective cloud development.

    As of 07:00 hrs we have a stratus layer with cirrus cloud above. Unlimited visibility at 2240 meters.

    Moisture heading our way for Friday evening into Saturday.

    Satellite image from 07:00 Hrs this am.

July 2, 2014

    Awesome day June 30 Th on the water.

    Many eagles hanging in Howe Sound.                                                          Suze Cumming Photo

    Early morning July 1, 2014.

    Big hits on the Horstman Glacier , July 1, 2014.

    Many people in the town centre enjoying Canada day, Max temperature was +32.4.

    Early morning light July 2, 2014.

    Sunrise July 2, 2014.



Weather observations for July 2, 2014; taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +12, Winds were 15-30 KPH from the S
1835 meters        +14, Winds were 10-15 KPH from the SSE
1550 meters        +17, RH 46%
  660 meters        +15, Valley Temperature, max Temp Yest +32.4

Many high temperature records were broken yesterday across BC.

For the forecast, upper level ridge moved East yesterday evening, this allowed onshore flow with cooler temperatures and cloud development to occur. Stratus cloud development near the ocean is likely for tomorrow into Thursday. Expect unsettled conditions into Friday with sunny periods, cloud development and even the slight chance of some isolated showers. Overall some fairly nice weather for the week.  A broad upper trough is forecasted to move into the area on Saturday with a brief period of potential light rain from Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon. This low to the North appears to be pushed out of the area as the high pressure rebuilds for Monday. Much disagreement in the models for the weekend so more on that in the next post.

    Low pressure will influence the weather for the week.

    Still early for this model but some precipitation is forecasted for Saturday.

    The low is still a factor in our weather for the week into the weekend.

June 30, 2014

   June 27 Th, a cloudy day with some showers.

    June 28 Th was another cloudy day but it has been relatively dry overall!

    Satellite image from Saturday.

    Clouds did break by Saturday evening.

    Osprey at the mouth of Fitzsimmons Creek, June 29, 2014.

    Mid level cloud in the valley this morning should lift and dissipate later this am.





Weather observations for June 30, 2014; taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +6, Winds were 10-15 KPH from the SSE
1835 meters        +4, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the SSW
1550 meters        +5
  660 meters        +7, Valley Temperature, Max Temp Yest +17.8, with .6 mm of precip

   As of 07:00 Hrs we have some mid level cloud with unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, the upper ridge is moving into our area with some cloud around this morning, but we should see a mostly sunny day. The ridge moves East tomorrow with warm sunny conditions expected.  For Wednesday an onshore flow will likely bring clouds to the area with sunny breaks, still dry and warm as the pattern continues into Friday. Still some disagreement in the models for the weekend, but it does look like a weak trough is heading our way. More on that later in the week.

    Satellite image from this am at 07:00 Hrs.

    High pressure should bring warmer temperature for tomorrow.

    Wednesday is looking like another nice day, may see some cloud move in from offshore flow.

June 27, 2014

    Last light June 24, 2014.

    Big Sky Golf Course, June 25, 2014.

    Looking up the Lillooet River early Thursday morning.

    Not many clouds around June 26 Th, changed around noon.


Weather observations for June 27, 2014; taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +1, Winds were 20-30 KPH from the SSE
1835 meters        +2, Winds were 10-20 KPH from the SSE
1550 meters        +6
  660 meters       +11, Valley Temperature, Max Temp Yest +24


For the forecast, we can expect a cloudy day with moist conditions as an occluded front passes through our area. The unstable airmass may bring a thundershower with day time heating. Clouds and moisture will be here for Saturday as well in a Westerly flow with showers expected, but the high to the South may bring some breaks. Sunday looks to start out cloudy with some showers possible, before becoming unsettled, as the high pressure begins to build. An upper level ridge over the NW pacific will maintain dry, warm, stable conditions for Monday into at least Thursday of next week.

    Cloudy conditions as of 06:00 Hrs this morning.

    Occluded front following the heavy rain we had earlier this am.

    High pressure well established by Monday.

    The high begins to dominate on Sunday.

    June 26 Th satellite image taken at 18:00 Hrs.

    Looking North at the same time. Clouds moved in on Thursday afternoon.