August 3, 2020

    PAST WEEK:

    Monday July 27, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 20.3 Deg C with a 5-20 KPH SSW wind. + 31 in the valley.

    Satellite image from this timeframe as above image.

    Tuesday July 28, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 15.8 Deg C with a 10-25 KPH ESE wind. + 24 in the valley.

    Satellite Image from Tuesday afternoon.

    Wednesday July 29, 2020. 13:00 Hrs. + 16.8 Deg C with a 10-20 SW wind. + 28 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Thursday July 30, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 19.8 Deg C with a 10-20 KPH SW wind. + 29 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Friday July 31, 2020. 14:00 Hrs. + 18.4 Deg C with a 10-20 KPH SSW wind. + 21 in the valley.

    Satellite image from Friday afternoon.

    Saturday August 1, 2020. + 13 Deg C with a 10-15 KPH SW wind. + 24 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Sunday August 2, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. +12 Deg C with a 20-30 KPH West wind. + 24 in the valley.

    Satellite image from the same timeframe as above image.

    Big picture Sunday afternoon. Cloud cover on the way.


Weather Observations for August 3, 2020 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters        +5, Winds were 20-25 KPH SW--Whistler Peak
1835 meters        +8, Winds were   5-20 KPH SW--Round House
1650 meters        +9, 0.0 mm of rain, 0.0 mm in 24 hrs. --Pig Alley

  660 meters      +14, Valley Temp, Max temp Yesterday was + 24.5, 0.0 mm of precip yesterday.

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

FORECAST:

A weak broad upper trough made landfall this morning in a Westerly flow aloft. Most of the energy is to the North but we will see overcast skies with some showers later this am into this afternoon, will likely see some sunny breaks as upper level ridging develops later today. An upper ridge will move into Southern B.C. Tuesday with sunny weather for Whistler. Wednesday is looking mostly sunny but should see some cloud move in during the afternoon as the next upper low moves into the South Coast. Thursday is looking like the wettest day of the week. Friday is looking mostly cloudy with some periods of light rain. Saturday will likely see unsettled weather with a chance of some showers, difficult to determine this far out but may see a wetter Saturday depending on which model you like.  Sunday could be cloudy with some sunny breaks with a slight chance of some showers. Back to rain by Monday as the carousel of upper lows continues to dominate the summer weather pattern. Guesstimates: trace-1 mm by Tuesday morning, 0 mm by Wednesday morning, 1-3 mm by Thursday morning, 4-8 mm by Friday morning, trace-2 mm by Saturday morning, 0-5 mm by Sunday morning.

    GOES IR image from this am.

     Weak upper trough for today with some showers expected.

    Fronts along the coast.

     High moves in for Tuesday with sunny skies.

     High still in control for Wednesday but the upper trough begins to push in Wednesday afternoon.

     Upper trough strengthens with rain arriving for Thursday.

    Unsettled for Friday.

    Unsettled with the upper trough being the major influencer.

     Low is slightly stronger than the high on Sunday, likely unsettled.


    AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

    A ski patroller has died in an avalanche in Argentina. Article below.                               Net Pic

    Avalanche hits Quad Chair in Argentina. Area closed at the time. Article below. Eqsnotas Image



    INFORMATION & OBSERVATIONS:

    High Noon on Monday. High of + 32.6 Deg C at 660 m.

    Georgian Bay.

    Early Tuesday morning, +14 Deg C at 05:00 Hrs.

    Orillia Sunset.

    Sunrise, 05:35 Hrs Wednesday morning. + 10 Deg C.

    Southern Ontario Sunset.

    Sunrise colours 05:35 Hrs Thursday morning. + 13.9 Deg C.

    Isolated showers Friday am, a warm +24 Deg C at 08:30 Hrs at 1860 meters. 0.2 mm at 660 m.

    06:30 Hrs Saturday am.

    Lake Simcoe

    Just after sunrise, 06:00 Hrs, Sunday. We are now losing 4 minutes of daylight/day.




ARTICLES:

A ski patroller has died in an avalanche at Cerro Catedral: Bariloche

Massive inbounds avalanche hits Quad Chair in La Hoya: Argentina

Mount Robson avalanche buries Berg Lake Trail: Alberta

SFU grad develops classification system to keep backcountry recreationists safe: SFU.CA

How to survive an avalanche: Snow Sports Zone

Avalanche team protects people from invisible road hazard: New Zealand

Ski Touring News Roundup: Summer of Covid

Aspen locals could be in for a season pass curveball this winter: Coronavirus

Thawing of frozen soil triggers avalanches in Arctic Islands: Norway

Tips from a guide for first time Aussie Backcountry Skiers/Boarders: SnowBest

July 27, 2020

    PAST WEEK:

    Monday July 20, 2020. 14:00 Hrs. + 19.5 Deg C with a 15-25 KPH West wind. + 32 in the valley.

    Satellite image from the same timeframe as above image.

    Tuesday July 21, 2020. 15:30 Hrs. + 16.5 Deg C with a 10-30 KPH SSW wind. + 26 in the valley.

    Satellite image from the same timeframe as above image.

    Wednesday July 22, 2020. 13:00 Hrs. + 12.5 with a 10-20 KPH SW wind. + 24 in the valley.

    Satellite image from the same timeframe as above image.

    Thursday July 23, 2020. 13:00 Hrs. + 23 Deg C with a 15-35 KPH West wind. + 23 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Friday July 24, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 5.3 Deg c with a 20-35 KPH SSW wind. + 18 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Saturday July 25, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 8.9 Deg C with a 5-10 KPH WNW breeze. + 22 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

    Sunday July 26, 2020. 12:00 Hrs. + 17 Deg C with a 5-10 KPH North breeze. + 26 in the valley.

    Satellite image from same timeframe as above image.

Weather Observations for July 27, 2020 taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters      +15, Winds were 20-30 KPH S--Whistler Peak
1835 meters      +17, Winds were 10-15 KPH SE--Round House
1650 meters      +15, 0.0 mm of rain, 0.0 mm in 24 hrs. --Pig Alley

  660 meters      +11, Valley Temp, Max temp Yesterday was + 33.4, 0.0 mm of precip yesterday.

    As of 05:30 Hrs this am we have clear skies and unlimited visibility. Sunrise was at 05:35 hrs.

FORECAST:

A very warm day as the high pressure dominates the weather pattern in a Westerly flow aloft. Some cloud mixed in with the sun, special weather advisory in the article section. Looking like a nice week ahead with cooler air bringing seasonable temperatures and a mix of sun and cloud. May see some moisture arrive by Friday, but unlikely. Looks pretty dry until next Monday!!! Guesstimates: 0 mm Monday-Thursday. 0-trace by Saturday morning, 0 mm by Sunday morning, trace-1 mm by Monday morning.

    GOES IR image from this am.

     Hot sunny day for Monday July 27, 2020.

    Fronts along the coast.

     Low is sliding South with some cooler air for Tuesday with a mix of sun and cloud..

     Low off the coast but high over the interior should bring Sunny skies for Wednesday.

    Upper level trough and closed low remain in the North Pacific.

     Low gets closer on Thursday with some more cloud heading in our direction.

    Mix of sun and cloud Thursday.

    More cloud for Friday with some sunny breaks, slight chance of a shower.

    As of now looking mostly cloudy Saturday but the weather can change.

    Low looks to dominate on Sunday with the chance of some showers.

    AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:

    No known avalanche activity to report.

    New Zealand Avalanche Advisory

    INFORMATION & OBSERVATIONS:

    Some cloud formation later Monday afternoon. High in the valley was + 31.8 Deg C at 660 m.

    Tuesday morning.

    An angry cloud near Orillia.

    Wednesday morning, 0.8 mm recorded at 660 m during the day.

    Early Thursday morning. + 7 at 1860 meters.

    Friday morning. +2 Deg C at 06:00 Hrs.

    Light showers Friday morning.

    Saturday at noon.

    Hawkstone Bay, Lake Simcoe

    Early Sunday morning, heat wave is coming.

ARTICLES:

Teton Pass avalanche-control upgrades underway: Wyoming

Avalanche risk reaches dangerous levels as cold front hits South: New Zealand

Special weather statement issued for Sea to Sky: Environment Canada

Heat Wave coming to the Pacific NorthWest: Cliff Mass Weather Blog

Why you should not eat snow: BackcountrySkiingCanada