May 12, 2015

    Rescue operations continue in the Langtang Valley, update in articles below.                    Net Pic

    Early Monday morning, May 11, 2015.

    Clouds were thicker South of our area yesterday morning.

   Marine cloud layer in the Cheakamus Canyon. Rained there Sunday night into early Monday Morn.

    Some lingering cloud Monday afternoon over Mt Garibaldi.

    A fairly sunny day in Squamish yesterday.

    Some fresh wet avalanche activity on Armchair.

    Sunset Monday night was at 20:45.


Weather Observations for May 12, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters      +4, Winds were 20-25 KPH from the E
1835 meters      +6, Winds were 11-15 KPH from the E
1650 meters      +3, No new snow, Base 140 cm, relative humidity is 100%

  660 meters    +10, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +22.7.

    As of 07:00 Hours we have a stratus layer in the valley with clear skies and unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, a low pressure system off the Oregon coast will spin stratus cloud into our zone today, but there is little precipitation associated with this air mass. The air mass has stabilised some what, but there is still a  chance of  thunder showers today and tomorrow if the layer lifts and becomes convective.  With the Easterly flow of the system we could also see some sunny breaks later this morning. So unsettled conditions will prevail for the rest of the week with periods of thicker cloud some days with breaks. Cannot rule out the threat of some showers. Tonight and Wednesday night might produce the most precipitation. Freezing levels are well above the local peaks.

    Satellite image from this morning. Stratus layer in our zone but cumulus to the South.

    Low to the North and the one affecting our weather today to the South.



ARTICLES:

Rescue operations continue in the Langtang Valley: Rasuwa, Nepal

Fresh insights into snow metamorphism: WSL

'Substantial" El Nino event predicted: BBC News

Skier rescued after Spring snow avalanche: Colorado

Another 7.3 mag Quake has hit Nepal: Kathmandu

    Thick low level clouds were clinging to the peaks.

    20 Knot inflow yesterday afternoon made for some sweet kiting.

    Industrial Kiting.

    Low flow in the lower Cheakamus, not much water in the Daisy Dam.

    Shannon Falls yesterday afternoon.

May 11, 2015

    New avalanche activity has stopped rescue operations in Langtang Village, stories below-Net Pic

    Very early medieval out of the Whistler clinic May 10Th. (05:00 Hrs)

    Sunrise Sunday morning.

    Cloudburst Mountain May 10, 2015.

    Clouds began to thicken around 12:00 Hours.

    Tricouni Peak Sunday later in the afternoon.

    Sunday evening.

Weather Observations for May 11, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters    +3, Winds were 10-20 KPH from the NW
1835 meters    +5, Winds were 15-20 KPH from the WSW
1650 meters    +5, No new snow, Base 145 cm, relative humidity is 81%

  660 meters    +8, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +22.7.

    As of 06:00 Hours this am we have broken cloud and unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, the low to the South is moving inland but there is still chance of some isolated showers in the area for today, as it spins cloud our way in a Southerly Flow. The air mass is slightly unstable so there is a chance of some thunderstorms.  Unsettled conditions will prevail for the week with a chance of showers each day, some days cloudier than others. Another low to the North will move into the area mid week.  Models are in disagreement to the timing and amount of precipitation. The freezing level will be well above the local peaks this week.

    Low is moving inland over Oregon.

    As the low to the South moves East the low to the North will continue the unsettled cycle.

     Low moves down the BC coast this week.



ARTICLES:

Ski Cutting Pigeon Peak, Colorado: May 9, 2015

Rescue work suspended after avalanches hit Northern Region: Kathmandu

10 million dollars sent o Nepal from Australia: Reuters

Summerize your sled: Mountain Sledder

Update as fresh avalanches paralyse search operations in Nepal's Langtang area: Kathmandu

    Sunday evening.

    Moon early Sunday morning.

    Cloudy later in the afternoon.

    The new scar on the Chief.

    Very green in Whistler Creek.

May 10, 2015

    First light Saturday May 9, 2015--High cirrus cloud to the Southwest.

    A slight ripple on Green Lake early Saturday morning.

    Blackcomb looking smooth.

   Alpha and Seratus, part of the Tantalus Group. Wikapedia

    Cirrus Cloud thickened as the day progressed.



Weather Observations for May 10, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters    +3, Winds were 25-35 KPH from the SSE
1835 meters    +7, Winds were 15-25 KPH from the ESE
1650 meters    +6, No new snow, Base 150 cm, relative humidity is 56%

  660 meters    +4, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +24.7.

    As of 07:00 Hours this am we have broken high cloud and unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, an upper level low offshore will move onto the coast this afternoon with an increasing amount of cloud and showers to light rain expected by this evening. The low will slowly move Southeast tonight through Tuesday. A series of lows are expected to bring showery weather to our area for most of the week. There will be periods of light rain at times , likely at night. Freezing levels will remain in the 2700-3000 meter range over the next few days.

    Southerly flow aloft bringing moisture into our zone.

    Showers later in the day to rain this evening.

    Showers Monday afternoon with rain Monday night.

    Low is well South by Tuesday, but still spinning moisture our way.

    Unsettled with showers for Wednesday.



ARTICLES:

Thrill-Seekers head to Tuckermans Ravine: Mount Washington, N.H.

Another avalanche has happened near Langtang Valley: Nepal

Today's weather from: Avalanche Canada

Search suspended in Nepal village due to avalanches: Langtang

                                Jet stream for today.

    Mt Habrich, Anif Peak, and Sky Pilot Peak

    Snow will be gone at the top of the Garbo soon.

    Green looking towards Squamish from the lookout.

   Very quiet at 20:30 Hours Saturday evening.

May 9, 2015

    First light on Whistler Bowl, Friday May 8, 2015.

    Rumbling Glacier Friday morning.

    Sea to Sky corridor Friday afternoon, blue skies and warm temperatures.

    Nice light Friday evening.


Weather Observations for May 9, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters    +4, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the S
1835 meters    +7, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the SE
1650 meters    +4, No new snow, Base 156 cm, relative humidity is 46%

  660 meters    +3, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +22.6.

   As of 07:00 Hours this am at 1835 meters we have some high overcast and unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, we can expect some cloud development this morning, warm temperatures and mostly sunny as the strong upper level ridge remains  in the area. The upper level flow will shift to onshore for Sunday with unsettled conditions during the day leading to overcast skies in the afternoon with light rain. A series of lows will brush the area next week with unsettled to cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and showery weather. Monday looks to be the cloudiest day with a fairly moist system. Another low will bring cloudier skies on Tuesday with moderate rain Tuesday evening. Wednesday will likely be unsettled.

    Onshore flow will begin to increase tomorrow.

    Warmer temperatures as the surface thermal trough moves through.

    Strong upper level ridge.

    Clouds will be in the area by Sunday afternoon.

    Light to moderate rain for Monday.

    Low will be in the area Tuesday, could be wetter Tuesday evening.

    Unsettled for Wednesday with light rain showers.


ARTICLES:

2015 Everest climbing season cancelled: Dailykoss

Battle for rescue near the vanished Village: IOL News

Jumbo opponents say avalanche report should spell"end of the road" for project: Pique

Heavy rains create problems for ski areas in France: Avoaiaz Area

    Armchair late Friday afternoon.

    Nothing but blue bird over the Tusk on Friday.

    Two perspectives of 7Th Heaven on Blackcomb.