July 7, 2017

    AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

    2 Mountaineers presumed dead after an avalanche on Nanga Parbat. Article below.         Net Pic


    PAST WEEK:

    Early in the am--Saturday July 1, 2017.

    Sunday afternoon July 2, 2017.

    Sunrise Monday July 3, 2017 was at 05:08 Hrs.

    Tuesday July 4, 2017.

    Wednesday July 5, 2017.

    Thursday July 6, 2017 Sunrise was at 05:10 Hrs.

    Horstman Glacier still looking good.

    Friday morning 06:00 Hrs July 7, 2017.


Weather Observations for July 7, 2017 taken at 07:00 Hours.

2240 meters   +12, Winds were 25-30 KPH SE  --Horstman Hut 
1860 meters   +13, Winds were 10-20 KPH ESE--Rendevous
1550 meters   +11, 0.0 mm of precip, RH 45%  --Catskinner 

  660 meters   +10, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +31.5, 0.0 mm of Precip recorded yest

FORECAST:

An upper level trough in the Northeast Pacific will bring some cloud development today in a Southwest flow aloft.  Saturday is looking like a sunny day. The strong upper ridge will continue to influence the area and strengthen again by Wednesday of next week. A weak cold front will bring some cloud Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday with cooler temperatures. A bit of a battle between the high and low next week so expect some changes in the forecast.

    GOES image from this am.

    Low will influence the pattern for a few days.

    Looking like some cloud development later today. High may push back for Saturday.

                  Some cloud by Sunday.

    Some cloud for Monday.

    Looks like a nice day Tuesday but that could change.


OBSERVATIONS & INFORMATION:

    An awesome day for Canada's 150 Th Birthday, high in the valley was +26.1 Deg.

          Fireworks in Ottawa.                                                                        Shira Flann Image

    Sunday the max temp in the valley at 660 meters was +24.9

    Restigouche River sunset July 2 Nd.

    1 Acre fire on Blackcomb bench lands July 2. Contained quickly.          Lauren Sampson Pic

    Monday at 1860 meters , snow is melting quickly!! +22.6 max temp at 660 meters.

    A nice day in Northern New Brunswick on Monday.

    Awesome day in Whistler Tuesday. Max temp in the valley was +25.8 deg.

    Brandy Broook on the Quebec side of the Restigouche River. July 4Th.

    Wednesday morning, Temperature eventually got up to 29.9 Deg.

    Another awesome day Thursday, Temp in the valley climbed to 31.5 Deg.

    Looking down the Restigouche River Thursday.

    Early Friday morning, warm temperatures continue to melt the alpine snow pack.



VIDEO FRIDAY:

Volcano Eruption: Mexico

Double Hit: Snowmobiling

Eagle grabs a GoPro: Alaska




ARTICLES:

2 Mountaineers presumed dead after an avalanche on Nanga Parbat: Pakistan

Skier missing after falling through a snow bridge: Mount Ranier

How fast is Greenland Melting: Science Daily

June 30, 2017

    AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

    Recent activity on Mt Duke. Fracture lines still look quite crisp. Definitely cornice triggered and down to             glacial ice.  Doug Tuck Image & comments.

    PAST WEEK:

    Saturday June 24, 2017. Max temp in the valley was +31.7.

    Sunday morning June 25, 2017--A few clouds to the North.

    Monday June 26, 2017 The heat is on!!

    Sunrise Tuesday June 27, 2017 was at 05:04 Hours.

    Early June 28, 2017--another awesome summer day.

    Thursday evening June 29, 2017 on the other side of Canada.

    Friday morning June 30, 2017. Sunrise in Whistler.

    Friday morning sunrise over Perce Rock.

Weather Observations for June 30, 2017 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2240 meters   +11, Winds were 0-5 KPH W--Horstman Hut 
1860 meters     +9, Winds were 0-5 KPH SE--Rendevous
1550 meters     +9, 0.0 mm of precip, RH 58%  --Catskinner 

  660 meters   +10, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +26.5, 0.0 mm of Precip recorded yest

FORECAST:

An upper ridge will continue to bring nice weather in a Southwest flow aloft. We may see some cloud development on Saturday and Monday as the flow switches Westerly. The ridge rebuilds for early next week with more seasonable temperatures and summer weather.

    High pressure for today with possibly some clouds.

    Saturday.

    Looking nice next week as well.

    Looking good for next Thursday.

    INFORMATION & OBSERVATIONS:

    Just after sunrise Saturday morning, which was at 05:03 hrs.

    Clouds moved in by Sunday evening.

    Another great day on Monday, Max temp in the valley was +26.0.

    Tuesday the max temp at 660 meters was +22.8.

   Snow is melting quickly, Wednesday afternoon. We are loosing one minute of daylight in the am.

    Nice day Thursday on the Gaspe Coast.


VIDEO FRIDAY:

Pool Kitesurfing: Nick Jacobsen

Melting Glaciers: Scientists Rescue History


ARTICLES:

7 killed as a cable car plummets 30 metres: Gulmarg, India

Marker quits selling Kingpin Bindings after G3 sues: Patent Infringement

Mother/Daughter Duo complete 2300 Km Coast Range Ski Tour: British Columbia

June 23, 2017

    AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

    No avalanche activity to report. Mount Currie Saturday June 17, 2017.

    Mount Garibaldi may have some occasional activity, image taken June 19, 2017.

    PAST WEEK:

    Friday evening June 16, 2017. Max temp in the valley was +16.3.

    Large cumulus clouds by days end on Friday.

    Early Saturday morning June 17, 2017.  +2 degrees at 1835 meters at 07:00 Hrs.

    Mostly cloudy on Saturday but no rain!!

    Early Sunday morning June 18, 2017. +1 at 1835 meters.

    Monday morning June 19, 2017. 0.5 mm of precip recorded at 660 meters during the day.

    Monday evening. Max temp in the valley on Monday was +20.3.

    Tuesday June 20, 2017 A wee bit of precip in the am and from the day before.

    Wednesday June 21, 2017. Awesome day max temp in the valley was +19.5.

    Thursday morning June 22, 2017--Nice to see summers arrival.


Weather Observations for June 23, 2017 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2240 meters     +5, Winds were 0-5   KPH E--Horstman Hut 
1860 meters     +6, Winds were 0-10 KPH E--Rendevous
1550 meters     +6, 0.0 mm of precip, RH 70%  --Catskinner 

  660 meters     +6, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +22.8, 0.0 mm of Precip recorded yest

    Sunrise this am was at 05:03 Hrs. We will lose one minute of day light today.


 FORECAST:

An upper ridge will continue to bring dry sunny weather in a Northerly flow aloft. The weekend looks great as the high pressure continues with warm temperatures by Sunday. Onshore flow will change the pattern on Monday with some clouds in the mix. Tuesday will likely be a mix of sun and cloud as well. A weak trough will likely arrive for Wednesday with some light precip. Thursday and Friday are looking unsettled.

    GOES IR image from this am.

    High will be here for a few days.

    Looking nice today.

    Looking good on Saturday.

   Warm Sunday into Monday.

    Clouds by Tuesday.

    Looks like some showers Wednesday into Thursday.

    OBSERVATIONS & INFORMATION:

    There is still fresh snow in the alpine as of last Friday.

    Cool temperatures have made for great downhill biking. Saturday June 17 Th.

    Max temp in the valley on Sunday was +13.5 with 0.5 mm recorded at 660 meters.

    Mamquam Mountain Monday afternoon.

    Tuesday, some ominous clouds but 0.0 mm recorded at 660 meters.

    Very early Wednesday morning, just before sunrise.

    Wednesday evening.

    Thursday morning, Park is starting to take shape.

    Thursday evening, High in the valley + 22.8.


VIDEO FRIDAY:

Old Footage but a classic: High Marking

Snow\water skiing: Switzerland

Last winter footage: Full Burial

                                                                                                             
ARTICLES:

Applying IoT technology to Safety: Avalanche Warnings

Addicted to late season snow: Mountain Sledder

Skier visits fell this past season in Colorado: Denver Businness Journal

Naomi Prohoska becomes youngest person to climb Canada's highest peak: Mount Logan

Service Announcement-Ion Warranty Repair: G3

Whistler Mountain Biker loses law suit against Whistler\Blackcomb: CBC News

NASA looks forward when snowpack can be measured without a stake: California