Another amazing day on Tuesday.
The backcountry is a busy place.
There were a few high clouds around in the afternoon.
Still some nice snow on Northerly aspects.
Tuesday Afternoon.
Big Picture Thursday afternoon.
Later in the afternoon.
Weather Observations for February 19, 2020 taken at 06:00 Hours.
2240 meters -5, Winds were 15-20 KPH SE--Horstman Hut
2180 meters -5, Winds were 5-10 KPH S--Whistler Peak
1860 meters -3, Winds were 5-10 KPH SE --Rendezvous
1860 meters -3, Winds were 5-10 KPH SE --Rendezvous
1835 meters -2, Winds were 0-5 KPH SW--Round House
1650 meters -7, 0 cm in 12 Hrs, 0 cm in 24 Hrs, Base 242 cm --Pig Alley
1560 meters -5, 0 cm in 12 Hrs, 0 cm in 24 Hrs, Base 164 cm--Catskinner
1560 meters -5, 0 cm in 12 Hrs, 0 cm in 24 Hrs, Base 164 cm--Catskinner
FORECAST:
The upper level ridge will bring another sunny day with slightly warmer temperatures in a Northerly changing to Southerly flow aloft. More of the same for Thursday. A frontal system will move down the coast Friday bringing mostly cloudy weather with some precipitation forecasted for Friday night.
This front has a good chance of bringing some precipitation for Saturday, but the real storm should arrive on Sunday. Will have a better idea tomorrow! No snow for the next few days.
GOES IR image from this am.
High pressure for today with a good chance of an inversion.
Fronts along the coast.
High pressure again for Thursday.
Low to the north will send cloud our way for Friday.
The upper level ridge will bring another sunny day with slightly warmer temperatures in a Northerly changing to Southerly flow aloft. More of the same for Thursday. A frontal system will move down the coast Friday bringing mostly cloudy weather with some precipitation forecasted for Friday night.
This front has a good chance of bringing some precipitation for Saturday, but the real storm should arrive on Sunday. Will have a better idea tomorrow! No snow for the next few days.
GOES IR image from this am.
High pressure for today with a good chance of an inversion.
Fronts along the coast.
High pressure again for Thursday.
Low to the north will send cloud our way for Friday.
AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:
Women rescued from an avalanche in Verbier. Video and article below.
No new avalanche activity reported on Whistler.
Not much to report on Blackcomb, 1 Xc Sz 1.5
Women rescued from an avalanche in Verbier. Video and article below.
No new avalanche activity reported on Whistler.
Not much to report on Blackcomb, 1 Xc Sz 1.5
Extremely Canadian Big Mountain Awareness participants.
Terrain Park is looking awesome.
Off on an adventure.
Happy Raven Pair enjoying the sun.
Surface Hoar is getting bigger.
Sun Bowl
Terrain Park is looking awesome.
Off on an adventure.
Happy Raven Pair enjoying the sun.
Sun Bowl
AVALANCHE CANADA MIN REPORTS:
Wendy Thompson Hut: Feb 17, 2020
Faceting & Surface Hoar: Feb 17, 2020
Wendy Thompson Hut: Feb 17, 2020
Faceting & Surface Hoar: Feb 17, 2020
VIDEOS:
Whistler weather with meteorologist : David Jones
Kids sledding caught in an avalanche: Turkey
Women dug out of avalanche: Verbier
Whistler weather with meteorologist : David Jones
Kids sledding caught in an avalanche: Turkey
Women dug out of avalanche: Verbier
ARTICLES:
Woman rescued from avalanche in Verbier: Switzerland
7 avalanches descend in Almaty region: Kyrgyzstan
Avalanche risks are growing for inbound skiers/riders--Here's how to stay safe: Matador network
Solving the mystery of Colorado's record avalanche season: What the Trees Know
How to read an avalanche forecast: AlpenGlow Sports
Forecasts for the Logan Area Mountains: Utah
Woman rescued from avalanche in Verbier: Switzerland
7 avalanches descend in Almaty region: Kyrgyzstan
Avalanche risks are growing for inbound skiers/riders--Here's how to stay safe: Matador network
Solving the mystery of Colorado's record avalanche season: What the Trees Know
How to read an avalanche forecast: AlpenGlow Sports
Forecasts for the Logan Area Mountains: Utah
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