August 8, 2014

    Avalanche last week on Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps claims an Irish Climber, story below!

    August 6, 2014; some cloud moving into the zone, cooler temperatures as well.

    Stratus layer in our area early Thursday morning, August 7, 2014.

    In some areas there was very little cloud.

    Cumulus cloud development by mid day, on Thursday.

    Not much firn left on the glaciers in our area.

    Sunset Thursday evening 21:00 Hrs.

Weather observations for August 8, 2014; taken at 05:00 hrs:

2180 meters        +6, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the W
1835 meters        +7, Winds were 5-10 KPH from there W
1550 meters        +9, Relative humidity was 88%
  660 meters      +11, Valley Temperature, Max Temp Yest was +25.7

Full Moon, referred to as the super moon in August is this Sunday.

For the Forecast, slightly unsettled for today with a mix of sun and cloud. A weaker onshore flow will result in warmer temperatures over the weekend as the upper level ridge builds for Saturday into Monday. Looks like another amazing stretch of nice weather into early next week. Groundhog Day!

    Satellite image from Thursday around 17:00 hrs.

    High pressure dominates for the weekend.

    Low pressure is losing the battle, high seems to be winning out.

Typhoon Halong (near Japan) and Super typhoon Genevive (Central Pacific) have been causing inconsistencies in the models, so far they do not pose a threat for a major change in the local pattern.
Hurricanes can be seen heading for Hawaii!! Iselle arriving today and Julio not far behind.


Video Fridays:

Speed Kayaking: Vancouver, B.C.

River Surfing near Jackson Hole: Legit River

Telemark Waterskiing: Vimeo

Speed Riding: Attak dans Les Seracs

A day with Adira Millan in Los Lenas: Argentina Pow

Burly Biking: Whistler, B.C.





Articles:

Climber killed on Monte Rosa Massif: The Local

Mysteries of Pomoca and Dynafit climbing skins: Wild Snow

Recent article on Australian Snowfall from European Perspective: Pistehors.com

Throwback Thursday- Avalanche Airbags: Backcountry Magazine

    Looking toward South Creek (Left) in the upper Pemberton Valley.

    Green River and Lillooet River intersection.

    Green meets Brown!!

                             Waterfall near the Ipsoot Glacier.

    Skier triggered avalanche, no burial, at Catedral Ski Resort in Bariloche Argentina yesterday.

August 4, 2014

    August 2, 2014; +30 degrees in Whistler, people swimming in Green Lake!!

    Busy weekend in Whistler.

    BBQ contest at Dusty's over the weekend.

    A very calm Alta Lake Sunday morning.

    High temperatures over the past week have resulted in snow melting very quickly.

    Satellite image from Sunday morning.

    Steady wind yesterday afternoon in Vancouver, great for sailing!!



Weather observations for August 4, 2014; taken at 06:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +14, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the NNE
1835 meters        +14, Winds were 0-5 KPH from there NNE
1550 meters        +15, Relative Humidity 55 %
  660 meters        +13, Valley Temperature, Max Temp Yest was +31.9


For the forecast, the upper level ridge will remain over our area today for another warm, sunny day. The ridge will begin to move East tomorrow allowing a Westerly flow to bring slightly cooler temperatures into our zone. This pattern may continue into Friday, with the possibility of a weak trough bringing cloud development Wednesday or Thursday. Only time will tell if this event happens.  Another upper level ridge will build for next weekend with warm sunny conditions.

The low is moving South near the middle of the week, may get some cloud development.

    Chance of a shower on Thursday, only time will tell.



Local filmmaker seeks funding for urban avalanche documentary: Missoula, Mont

RAMMS-Rapid mass Movement System for Avalanches: SLF

Drones could be used to find missing persons after natural disasters: The Blaze

Report by the Austrian Avalanche Warning Services: 2012-2013

Avalanches, The Darker side of the Storm: Mountain Watch

Atlantic warming Turbocharges Pacific trade winds: Science Daily

    August 2, 2014;  Looking North above Kadenwood.

    Wanderlust had awesome weather over the weekend.

    Alpha Lake early Sunday morning.

    Very busy on the water yesterday in Vancouver.

August 1, 2014

    Morning after Ironman, pretty clean considering how may people were there!

    A very quiet Lake compared to Sunday morning.  July 28, 2014.

    Looking to the East end of  Cheakamus Lake.

    Beginning of the Cheakamus River,

    Cheakamus Crossing.

    Over the past few days the sunrise has been pretty much the same each day.

    Temperatures of +35 in Pemberton over the past week, very little snow left on NW face of Currie!


Weather observations for August 1, 2014; taken at 07:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +15, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the SE
1835 meters        +16, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the E
1550 meters        +14, Relative Humidity 54%
  660 meters        +11, Valley Temperature, Max Yest was +30.9

For the forecast, strong upper level ridge will continue to dominate the weather pattern well into next week. A small weak upper low to our South will allow some cloud development for today into Saturday. Still warm and mostly sunny over the weekend, with above normal temperatures.

    Cloud development this am to the South of our zone.

    Moisture in Washington State this morning.

    Satellite image from this morning at 07:30 Hrs.

    Big picture from Thursday evening.



Articles:

Best Canadian Ski Resorts: According to the Telegraph (UK)

Snow Shooter: Chris Christie: Backcountry

A brief history of climate panic and crisis: Both warming and cooling

What does the probability of precipitation mean: Mountain Weather





Video Fridays:

Endo results in a wee pile up: Crested Butte

Big jump into pool: 5 Stories Up

Flooding creates good surfing opportunity: Thor River, Switzerland

Tour de France: Wheelie

How to get hurt Kayaking: Vimeo

Insane Barefooting: Florida

    Narrows of Cheakamus Lake, beginning of the river.

    Creekside loading area.

    Geese were happy it was quiet Monday morning.

July 28, 2014

   A mix of sun and cloud for July 26, 2014.

    Busy day on the River of Golden Dreams. July 26. 2014.

    Ironman Swim Alta Lake July 27, 2014. Blue Bird day.

    Large crowds for an early morning swim.

    Last day of summer skiing yesterday.

    Bottom of the Solar Coaster.

    Awesome weather Sunday for the Ironman Race.

   Sunset July 27, 2014.



Weather observations for July 28, 2014; taken at 07:00 Hrs.

2180 meters        +12, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the SSE
1835 meters        +14, Winds were 0-5 KPH from the SSE
1550 meters        +13, Relative Humidity 63 %
  660 meters          +9, Valley Temperatures, Max Temp Yest +27.9



For the forecast, the high pressure aloft with a weak Southwesterly flow will bring a warm sunny day. Dry and warm weather can be expected for the remainder of the week. The high pressure centred over the Southern Rockies shows no signs of weakening. Enjoy the amazing weather pattern.

    As of 07:00 this am we have clear skies and unlimited visibility.

    Satellite image from this morning.

    Low seems to be stationary as the high to the Southeast.



Steep Terrain Protocol Training: Silverton, Colo.

Range set up for testing avy beacons: Earnyourturns

Drones take over New Zealand Ski Resorts: Dronies

    Near Meadow Park.

   By 08:45 most of the athletes were well on there way.

    Horstman Glacier is looking well used!

    Ironman Morning.                                                                                           Tom Docking Photo

    Some fresh snow from Thursday still visible on Armchair.