24hr snow = 3cm
base depth = 232cm
cumulative = 781cm
freezing level = 1000m rising to 1800m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 w0 day2 s 15-20 day3 5 day4 0 day5 15-20
i've ridden 3 times in the last 18 days, which should tell you all you need to know about the conditions. finally looks like we'll get something significant this weekend and continuing into next week.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
feb 26, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 228cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 se 5 day2 sw 1-3 day3 0 day4 20-30 day5 3-5
still not much to report. we hit 10 days without precip today, although by this evening rain had started in the valley. my guess is the freezing levels are around 1200m, but it's hard to tell with the low cloud cover. finally looks like we'll get something big later this week, but it's still a little too far off to get excited.
i was up for a few runs yesterday and i'd have to say the conditions were about as bad as i've seen all year. sugar snow over hardpack. lower mountain probably would have been OK but they were still cleaning up from the races and all the runs were closed. doubt i'll head up again until we get another big dump.
base depth = 228cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 se 5 day2 sw 1-3 day3 0 day4 20-30 day5 3-5
still not much to report. we hit 10 days without precip today, although by this evening rain had started in the valley. my guess is the freezing levels are around 1200m, but it's hard to tell with the low cloud cover. finally looks like we'll get something big later this week, but it's still a little too far off to get excited.
i was up for a few runs yesterday and i'd have to say the conditions were about as bad as i've seen all year. sugar snow over hardpack. lower mountain probably would have been OK but they were still cleaning up from the races and all the runs were closed. doubt i'll head up again until we get another big dump.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
feb 24, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 233cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 1-3 day4 5-10 day5 0
still not much happening in the way of snow...the hopeful forecast is that the precip next week will actually lead into a new series of fronts, but it's not looking all that likely at the moment. i've been using this extra time to explore other interests, such as "flight of the conchords" - these guys are brilliant!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGoi1MSGu64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTU&feature=related
base depth = 233cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 1-3 day4 5-10 day5 0
still not much happening in the way of snow...the hopeful forecast is that the precip next week will actually lead into a new series of fronts, but it's not looking all that likely at the moment. i've been using this extra time to explore other interests, such as "flight of the conchords" - these guys are brilliant!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGoi1MSGu64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTU&feature=related
Friday, February 22, 2008
feb 22, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 2-5 day2 0 day3 0 day4 0 day5 0
whole lotta nothing in that forecast. conditions are hurting right now. lots of hardpack and anything off-piste is not rideable. flute has been completely tracked out since last week. time to focus on other things until we get some more snow...
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 2-5 day2 0 day3 0 day4 0 day5 0
whole lotta nothing in that forecast. conditions are hurting right now. lots of hardpack and anything off-piste is not rideable. flute has been completely tracked out since last week. time to focus on other things until we get some more snow...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
feb 21, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0-2 day3 0 day4 0-1 day5 0
is it already thursday?! another stupidly busy week, but at least the conditions suck right now. haven't had any real snow in a week, and even that system was pretty weak. did it perhaps coincide with my assertion that this was the best season since i moved out here? damn! i shoulda kept my mouth shut.
the world cup is on right now so all the creekside runs are shut down. but i think i'll go up to check out those speedy nutty-asses. miraculously, it isn't foggy or rainy which is what always happens when they host races here.
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0-2 day3 0 day4 0-1 day5 0
is it already thursday?! another stupidly busy week, but at least the conditions suck right now. haven't had any real snow in a week, and even that system was pretty weak. did it perhaps coincide with my assertion that this was the best season since i moved out here? damn! i shoulda kept my mouth shut.
the world cup is on right now so all the creekside runs are shut down. but i think i'll go up to check out those speedy nutty-asses. miraculously, it isn't foggy or rainy which is what always happens when they host races here.
Monday, February 18, 2008
feb 18, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 241cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3000m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 s 0 day2 s 0 day3 0-1 day4 5 day5 2-5
went up for some cruisers with friends in the sunshine today. picnic lunch styles at the peak. conditions are nothing great, the bowls are pretty tough chop, groomers are OK, but it is nice to feel the warm sun again.
looks like we might get a light dusting later in the week, but nothing much.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: C
run selection: C
crowds: B-
visibility: A+
overall: C+
thanks to christian for the pics today
spare me the obvious jokes
da boys
base depth = 241cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3000m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 s 0 day2 s 0 day3 0-1 day4 5 day5 2-5
went up for some cruisers with friends in the sunshine today. picnic lunch styles at the peak. conditions are nothing great, the bowls are pretty tough chop, groomers are OK, but it is nice to feel the warm sun again.
looks like we might get a light dusting later in the week, but nothing much.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: C
run selection: C
crowds: B-
visibility: A+
overall: C+
thanks to christian for the pics today
spare me the obvious jokes
da boys
Sunday, February 17, 2008
feb 17, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 244cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3200m
days riding = 45
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 0 day4 2-5 day5 0-2
tried something a little different today...x country skiing. we went down to check out the pooch loop at the new callaghan valley course. what a blast! i managed to sprain my thumb within the first 30 seconds of putting on the skate skis. i haven't wiped out that hard in 4 years. but we were loving it so much i'm thinking of getting my own equipment.
it's super warm out here now - felt like about +15C in the sun today. the alpine temp is forecast to hit +7 tomorrow. doesn't look like much snow for the foreseeable future, but it's great spring conditions.
what's this about going uphill?
indy loving it
wonky thumb
jayne freakin givin' er
we're not the only ones with snow this winter. this is a pic of the parents' place back in ON.
base depth = 244cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3200m
days riding = 45
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 0 day4 2-5 day5 0-2
tried something a little different today...x country skiing. we went down to check out the pooch loop at the new callaghan valley course. what a blast! i managed to sprain my thumb within the first 30 seconds of putting on the skate skis. i haven't wiped out that hard in 4 years. but we were loving it so much i'm thinking of getting my own equipment.
it's super warm out here now - felt like about +15C in the sun today. the alpine temp is forecast to hit +7 tomorrow. doesn't look like much snow for the foreseeable future, but it's great spring conditions.
what's this about going uphill?
indy loving it
wonky thumb
jayne freakin givin' er
we're not the only ones with snow this winter. this is a pic of the parents' place back in ON.
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