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Celsius Explained.
There is still one nation left in this world where the Fahrenheit scale is used to measure temperature. You know who you are. Here is a quick Celsius refresher. Water freezes at 0c therefore anything between -1c and -10c is good for snow while still comfortable for people. As far as aprés in the village is concerned people will sit outside on the patios at about 5c. Yes I know, people have been known to sit outside at
-10c but those are the ones feeling no pain.

 

 

May 30'02 10:00:AM Sunny/Some cloud, Unltd.Vis. LightWind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 5c Valley 11c NewSnw 0cm Base 196cm

There we are people it's the end of May and we just dropped through the 2 meter level. We are at 196cm with about one week of skiing to go on Whistler Mountain. The man says it's going to be a good week. I have to go to see a man about a thing but keep your eyes on this space because we will be back next season.
Have a good summer Y'all!

May 28'02 10:00:AM Sunnny/Cloudy, Var.Vis. ModerateWind
Alpine 3c Mdmtn 7c Valley 14c NewSnw 0cm Base 207cm

Snow's holding up pretty good. You can still get down to Olympic station via the Olympic run. If you're into it you can ride your bike the rest of the way.

May 26'02 11:00:AM Cloudy, Unltd. Vis. Light Wind
Alpine 2c Mdmtn 7c Valley 11c NewSnw 0cm Base 211cm

It should stay dry today but rain's a'coming next week. 2 More weeks people. Any hard-core types out there ready to ride those last runs of the year?

May 24'02 10:00:AM Sun/Clouds, Var. Vis. Some Wind
Alpine 3c Mdmtn 6c Valley 12c NewSnw 0cm Base 217cm

Looks like an unsettled weekend coming up. Snow on top, dirt in the middle. Ride it or bike it, your choice.

May 22'02 11:00:AM Sun/Clouds, Unltd. Vis. LightWind
Alpine 5c Mdmtn 4c Valley 11c NewSnw 2cm Base 226cm

Got some fresh snow over the last few days. We're having a break between systems today. Thursday and Friday should be good. Mountain biking is in full swing for those of you who swapped your planks for wheels. The bikepark is open and for a short time snowboarders and bikers are meeting at midstation.

May 20'02 09:00:AM Solid Clouds, Var. Vis. ModerateWind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 4c Valley 8c NewSnw 0cm Base 223cm

Not a stellar day, should get a lot better by Wednesday, we may even get some snow up there!

May 18'02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unlt. Vis. StrongWind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 4c Valley 6c NewSnw 0cm Base 227cm

Excellent day, we'll get some clouds in the aft.

May 16'02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unlt. Vis. StrongWind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn 5c Valley 6c NewSnw 0cm Base 228cm

Like a day at the beach people. This time of year really is the best no crowds, sunshine and plenty snow in the Alpine.

May 14'02 11:00:AM Sun few Clouds, Unlt. Vis. StrongWind
Alpine -2c Mdmtn 1c Valley 7c NewSnw 1cm Base 230cm

Looking good, we even got a whole cm of new snow. Only four weeks left on Whistler!

May 13'02 12:00:PM Solid rain, Var. Vis. Windy
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 5c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm Base 235cm

Not what I would call an excellent day. It's raining well beyond mid station. Keep y'r fingers crossed for a dip in temperatures, at least in the Alpine.

May 12'02 11:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Light Wind
Alpine 3c Mdmtn 12c Valley 14c NewSnw 0cm Base 240cm

OK people It's really melting now! we're still above the 2 meter mark at mid mountain but it's not going to last. You can still ski to midstation but I am not sure for how long. If you want to ride one more time before summer this is it.

May 10'02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 7c Valley 7c NewSnw 0cm Base 246cm

Spring's back. Snow's melting. Come and get it while you can. Do it now.

May 09'02 09:00:AM Cloudy/Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -6c Mdmtn -1c Valley 2c NewSnw 0cm Base 253cm

We might get some flurries this aft. For now it's gorgeous, spring skiing has never been so good.

May 08'02 11:00:AM Cloudy/Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -4c Mdmtn 2c Valley 8c NewSnw 0cm Base 255cm

It's getting warmer again, the clouds are keeping things cool in the Alpine but the sun is poking through now and then. A solid spring day I'd say.

May 07'02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -9c Mdmtn 0c Valley 5c NewSnw 0cm Base 255cm

The sun is back. We've got a foot of fresh pow that hasn't had a chance to melt and freeze yet. See Ya!

May 06'02 09:00:AM Snowing, Var. Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -9c Mdmtn -5c Valley 0c NewSnw 5cm Base 255cm

You think I am kidding don't you but I am not it is snowing down here in the valley and staying! We actually have a cover of snow on the ground and in the trees. This is so weird but he if this keeps up we'll make that 'one foot of snow over 4 days' yet.This afternoon and especially tomorrow this weather is supposed to break. Don't worry I am waxing right now

May 05'02 09:00:AM Cloudy, Var. Vis. Strong Wind
Alpine -6c Mdmtn -2c Valley 2c NewSnw 9cm Base 255cm

9 cm today. For those of you mathematically challenged, that's 21cm or 8 inches over the last three days. More to come!

May 04'02 11:00:AM Cloudy, Var. Vis. Strong Wind
Alpine -6c Mdmtn -1c Valley 4c NewSnw 3cm Base 247cm

Looks like winter is back with a vengeance. We're going to have cold conditions with occasional snow up in the Alpine for the rest of the weekend.

May 03'02 09:00:AM Cloudy, Var. Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -8c Mdmtn -2c Valley 1c NewSnw 9cm Base 249cm

There you go 9 brandnew centimeters of fresh snow. Don't spend it all in one place now y'hear!

May 02'02 09:00:AM Cloudy, Var. Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn 2c Valley 7c NewSnw 0cm Base 243cm

Might we get some snow up there today? Flurries with sunny breaks is the forecast. We'll see.

May 01'02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Some Wind
Alpine 7c Mdmtn 13c Valley 12c NewSnw 0cm Base 249cm

Warm people, it's warm! Bring your sunscreen and wear your favorite t-shirt.

Apr 30 '02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine 1c Mdmtn 8c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm Base 250cm

Looking at the creeks around here all running at full capacity I'd say there is a lot of snow melting up there. If you still want to do some riding or skiing this season come up here. Do it now!

Apr 28 '02 11:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine 1c Mdmtn 6c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm Base 260cm

What can I say? An excellent day!

Apr 27 '02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -8c Mdmtn 2c Valley 5c NewSnw 8cm Base 264cm

Sunny and warm is the outlook for the next week or so. Come and get it while the getting is good.

Apr 26 '02 09:00:AM Solid Cloud, Var. Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -5c Mdmtn -2c Valley 3c NewSnw 0cm Base 259cm

It's snowing up there right now, how much will it be? Check in tomorrow. Just a reminder last year we had snow well into May up in the alpine. This is probably not the last fresh snow we'll see up there.

Apr 25 '02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -6c Mdmtn -1c Valley 2c NewSnw 0cm Base 259cm

More spring skiing, I must partake. Later!

Apr 24 '02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -7c Mdmtn -1c Valley 3c NewSnw 0cm Base 259cm

Sunshine, great alpine skiing, valley mountain bike trails opening up. Ain't spring great?

Apr 23 '02 11:00:AM Sunny, Unltd. Vis. Gusty Wind
Alpine -5c Mdmtn 1c Valley 4c NewSnw 0cm Base 260cm

Only one way to get up the hill now, the Whistler gondola. If you insist on riding to the bottom of the mountain you'll be walking the last bit. Great spring skiing in the alpine.

Apr 21 '02 11:00:AM Cloudy, Var. Vis. Strong Wind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn 1c Valley 6c NewSnw 0cm Base 261cm

Last day for Blackcomb Mountain people! From now on it's Whistler Mountain only. Telus is also wrapping up their festival, it's going to be quiet in this town for a while.

Apr 20 '02 12:00:PM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 6c Valley 9c NewSnw 0cm Base 265cm

Before I forget, yes the hardy types are still riding or skiing into the village but it's definitely a "last run of the day" sort of thing. It's also the end of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival. This weekend it wraps up with the mother of all freeskiing events. Be here.

Apr 19 '02 12:00:PM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine 2c Mdmtn 9c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm Base 268cm

Spring is obviously here, are you?

Apr 18 '02 04:00:PM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -1c Mdmtn 3c Valley 9c NewSnw 0cm Base 272cm

And We're Back. I hear I didn'tt miss much. Last week was mostly snow/rain. The base only dropped to 272cm from 282cm so that's not bad. I'll have to take the old board up the hill soon.

Apr 01 '02 08:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Moderate Wind
Alpine -14c Mdmtn -7c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm Base 282cm

A nice and sunny Aprils Fool day, A good day to skip out of town. I'll be gone for two weeks so.., no report I'm afraid until I get back. What do you think? Will I still be able to ski into the village in two weeks. Anyone care to lay a bet one way or the other?

Mar 31 '02 12:00:PM Cloudy/Sunny, Var Vis. Strong Wind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn 1c Valley 3c NewSnw 0cm Base 284cm

An iffy day this Easter 2002, no precip but strong winds are pushing fogbanks through the valley. Sometimes there's sun next it's fog again.

Mar 30 '02 10:00:AM Cloudy/Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -4c Mdmtn -1c Valley 1c NewSnw 0cm Base 284cm

Well so much for that dump we were promised. It looks like a fine day out there the sun is peeking through but the man says that there is stil a chance of snow. Yeah Right, as if..!

Mar 29 '02 09:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -8c Mdmtn -2c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm Base 287cm

It's overcast and threatening to dump. Will it be an empty threat or are we going to have a late season dump as the man predicts? Looks like Sunday and Monday are going to be clear sunny days, some extra pow on the hill would make those days heaven. Mom nature are you listening?

Mar 28 '02 10:00:AM Cloudy/Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -6c Mdmtn -3c Valley 2c NewSnw 3cm Base 292cm

Today is the day, light winds, sunny periods some fresh snow. Get here now because tomorrow and the weekend are going to be iffy.

Mar 27 '02 10:00:AM Overcast, Unltd Vis. Moderate+ Wind
Alpine -11c Mdmtn -5c Valley 0c NewSnw 4cm Base 291cm

It's snowing very lightly right now. It's hard to say which way it's going to go, more snow or a clearer skies? The man says we're going to see more snow which would kinda cool.

Mar 26 '02 09:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Moderate+ Wind
Alpine -8c Mdmtn -3c Valley 5c NewSnw 0cm Base 290cm

The good news is it's cooler, as a matter of fact the freezing level is almost down here in the village. However looking at it from down here I can only describe things as "pissy". If you're here to ski I'ld say ride up in the gondola and stay in the Alpine. Enjoy the fresh snow while it's falling.

Mar 25 '02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -2c Mdmtn 1c Valley 5c NewSnw 0cm Base 294cm

More beach weather but get this, the man says there is 10 cm on the way tomorrow. I gotta see it to believe. Tune in again.

Mar 24 '02 08:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Calm Wind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn -2c Valley 2c NewSnw 0cm Base 298cm

Dudes, what we have here is a day at the beach except we have snow instead of sand. If anybody needs me I'll be off working on my tan.

Mar 23 '02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine -3c Mdmtn 2c Valley 3c NewSnw 0cm Base 300cm

A little cooler today, it should not get above freezing in the alpine. Spring break is on in most provinces/states, it could not have come at a better time. Anyone need a suggestion as to what to do with all that free time? Talk to me.

Mar 22 '02 11:00:AM Clouds/Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine 4c Mdmtn 7c Valley 5c NewSnw 0cm Base 308cm

Spring has sprung and right on schedule too I might add. Going from -20c to +4c in the Alpine is shock to the system I can tell you. We're going to get a bit o'this and a bit o'that for the next few days nothing to get your knickers in a knot about, it's called spring skiing, get your butt up here.

Mar 21 '02 10:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Gusty Wind
Alpine-5c Mdmtn-11c Valley-9c NewSnw 2cm Base 314cm

Inversion! Stay high al day where it's warm, ski into a cold village at the end of the day, weird! It's back to normal spring conditions, some flurries, some sunny breaks, some clouds for the next few days.

Mar 20 '02 08:00:AM Solid Blue, Unltd Vis. Light Wind
Alpine-20c Mdmtn-20c Vally-16c NewSnw 10cm Base 318cm

The man was right the sun is here, are you? Today is the last of the Canadian Championship races. Award ceremony and wrap-up party at 4pm. Check it out at the Pontiac GMC Snow Show Stage on Skiers Plaza.

Mar 19 '02 11:00:AM Snowing Lightly, Var Vis. Windy
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-9c Valley-6c NewSnw 16cm Base 322cm

I do believe we are getting a late season dump, 16 cm already and still snowing. Tomorrow should be sunny according to the man. Sunshine, Fresh Pow? Be here!

Mar 18 '02 07:00:AM Snowing Lightly, Unltd Vis. Windy
Alpine-16c Mdmtn-10c Valley-8c NewSnw 0cm Base 308cm

I don't think there is going to be much snow today but it is snowing lightly right now and you just never never know. Today is the man's downhill so it better not snow too much because guess who'll be raking and sideslipping excess snow of the course, that's right, your favorite volunteer and snowreporter.

Mar 17 '02 07:00:AM Clear skies, Unltd Vis. ModerateWind
Alpine-20c Mdmtn-18c Valley-15c NewSnw 0cm Base 310cm

The brass monkey is definitely back. Layer up and then layer up some more. I you're dressed well there is no better time to be up on the hill than today, the snow is dry and the view is forever.

Mar 16 '02 07:00:AM Overcast , Var Vis. Light Wind
Alpine-20c Mdmtn-16c Valley-11c NewSnw 7cm Base 314cm

A cold front has arrived this is good news for the race organizers. Skiers hate to race in mush and keeping the course in shape when the snow is soft and wet is no fun either. If you see me on the course raking snow or fixing gates or whatever, wave.

Mar 15 '02 07:00:AM Snowing , Var Vis. Some Wind
Alpine-11c Mdmtn-6c Valley-3c NewSnw 1cm Base 310cm

We had our sunny break yesterday and then this new disturbance showed up together with a front of colder air. Result? More snow. The reason I've writing these very early morning reports the last few days is because I am volunteering as course crew for the Canadian ski championships. Strangely enough we could do without snow for a few days still, I am not complaining.

Mar 14 '02 07:00:AM Snowing Lightly, Var Vis. Some Wind
Alpine-10c Mdmtn-4c Valley-1c NewSnw 2cm Base 320cm

Even though it is snowing (very lightly) right now it will break up later today. We are going to have sunny breaks. What? Have I ever been wrong?

Mar 13 '02 09:00:AM Snowing Lightly, Var Vis. Windy.
Alpine-10c Mdmtn-4c Valley-1c NewSnw 15cm Base 322cm

OK people, that heavy front has now passed there will still be some tail end flurries but it should get cooler with sunny breaks. Come and play with our 322 gorgeous cm's. Do it Now!

Mar 12 '02 07:00:AM Snowing, Ltd Vis. Strong Winds.
Alpine-8c Mdmtn-5c Valley-1c NewSnw 21cm Base 321cm

Pow as far as the eye can see warm at the bottom though so rain in the village. When this storm front moves on there is going to some whooping and hollering on the mountain.I may go and whoop a bit myself.

Mar 11 '02 08:00:AM Snowing, Ltd Vis. Strong Winds.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-2c Valley-1c NewSnw 42cm Base 315cm

Hello Mr Powers, Meet Mini-Dump!
Ok so yesterday we had 11cm and today we have 42 that makes 53 cm or half a meter. I am classifying this a dump mainly because it's still snowing and it feels like there is still a lot more in them thar clouds.

Mar 10 '02 12:00:PM Snowing, Var Vis. Strong Winds.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-3c Valley-1c NewSnw 11cm Base 282cm

A midday report today. I wasn't sure what was going to happen this morning, snow or sunny breaks. Things are clearer now we're having snow, lots of it. Don't know if can classify this as a dump yet, check in tomorrow.

Mar 09 '02 09:00:AM Clear, Unltd Vis. Light Winds.
Alpine-13c Mdmtn-11c Valley-9c NewSnw 1cm Base 275cm

Tell you what I'm going to do. I Am Going To Stop Forecasting!!! For four days we've been promised storm fronts and snow. For four days all we got was some overcast sky and 1CM! Victoria got snow, Vancouver got snow, Seattle got snow, we got squat. It is to weep. Now, about tomorrow, tomorrow we'll get clouds or maybe not, snow or maybe not, be here and find out.

Mar 08' 02 10:00:AM Cloudy, Var Vis. Light Winds.
Alpine-16c Mdmtn-16c Valley-14c NewSnw 0cm Base 274cm

It looks like that Pacific storm is really really really going to bring us some snow starting today with a real dump coming tomorrow. Right now the situation is high overcast, hazy sun poking through, still fairly cold. The runs are machine groomed hardpack.

Mar 07' 02 10:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-17c Mdmtn-17c Valley-14c NewSnw 0cm Base 274cm

OK so what I wrote yesterday! It goes for today, ok? Do we have fresh pow in the area? Sure if you don't mind driving down to SEATTLE!

Mar 06' 02 09:00:AM Sunny, Unltd Vis. Moderate Wind.
Alpine-19c Mdmtn-20c Valley-17c NewSnw 0cm Base 274cm

It is to laugh! Today we were going to have clouds and snow what did we get? Sun and blue skies. Not that I am complaining but Could We Get With The Program Mr Weatherman!! As you can see the cold has arrived, a low pressure area will arrive later today or tonight. (Yeah Right).

Mar 05' 02 09:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Moderate Wind.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-1c Valley1c NewSnw 14cm Base 278cm

We got 14cm over the last 24hrs, am I disenchanted? I am Not! as a matter of fact I am outta here.

Mar 04' 02 11:00:AM Overcast, Unltd Vis. Moderate Wind.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-1c Valley1c NewSnw 0cm Base 270cm

The Pacific front has arrived but it hasn't dropped anything yet. This afternoon says the man! There is not going to be any major dumps but a few centimeters here, a few inches there and before you know it you've got POW! Meanwhile the vis is good, no reason not to go check it out. See ya.

Mar 03' 02 10:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-1c Mdmtn 2c Valley-1c NewSnw 0cm Base 278cm

This is spring skiing at it's best people come and get it. For next week we've got a Pacific frontal system coming our way and it looks like we might get some pow to freshen up the base. Keep 'm crossed.

Mar 02' 02 10:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-2c Valley-3c NewSnw 0cm Base 283cm

It's getting warmer, good. Warmer air means a softer top layer. Some of the runs, especially the bottom ones, were getting bullet proof. It's spring skiing all the way, come and get it.

Mar 01'02 05:00:PM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-6c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm Base 285cm

A late report today. My DSL provider was indisposed and when he was finally disposed again I wasn't. It was an excellent day. Bring your sunscreen the next few days.

Feb 28 '02 09:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Windy.
Alpine-15c Mdmtn-8c Valley-6c NewSnw 0cm Base 287cm

It took until late in the afternoon yesterday for that system to pass through. The sky is solid blue now but it's nippy. Bring your fleece.

Feb 27 '02 09:00:AM Clearing skies., Unltd Vis. Some Wind.
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-4c Valley-3c NewSnw 0cm Base 292cm

We had a system come through last night, I had high hopes but it was a wimpy system it didn't bring any pow. The last bit is overhead right now, the sun is already poking through it's going to get sunny later on. Who's complaining?

Feb 26 '02 10:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-11c Mdmtn-5c Valley-4c NewSnw 3cm Base 295cm

Excellent day again, sunshine and acres of snow. A bit icy at the bottom. I'll go see if that 3 cm made a difference. Cheers.

Feb 25 '02 10:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-10c Valley-11c NewSnw 0cm Base 295cm

Not that Canadians like to brag or anything buttuh.. We Laid an Ice Hockey Butt Whupping of Major Proportions on that other nation that shares the North American Continent with us and I am not talking Mexico here!! But like I say we don't like to brag! So I am not going to brag about this Stupendous day we're having here today either.Come and see for yourself.

Feb 24 '02 10:00:AM Clear skies., Unltd Vis. Windy.
Alpine-20c Mdmtn-15c Valley-12c NewSnw 0cm Base 305cm

Cold. It's Cold! -20c? That's the sort of temperature they get in the Rockies or back east but not here on the balmy west coast. I would say wear an extra layer and Don't forget that camera, it's so clear I bet you if you jump up a bit on the Peak you'll be able to see Vancouver.

Feb 23 '02 10:00:AM Overcast/Sunny Per., Unltd Vis. Windy.
Alpine-17c Mdmtn-11c Valley -7c NewSnw 3cm Base 312cm

Brass monkey time! Just when you thought you could put the fleece in storage Mom nature reminds you who's in charge around here. Yesterday the high chairs did not open, it took half a day to clear the avalanche paths and the visibility was ahhh.., more limited than variable. Today the high alpine is open, get up here and ski all that fresh pow!

Feb 22 '02 10:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Gusting Wind.
Alpine-5c Mdmtn-1c Valley 0c NewSnw 75cm Base 320cm

The dump that came from outer space!
75cm!? That's close to a meter or three feet! Fly in the ointment? After shoveling two feet of the porch yesterday it warmed up down here in the village. A couple of hundred meters higher up all is well, although.... you just never know do you? Tell you what, I'll go up there to check it out just for you 'cause, that's the kind of guy I am. Later.

Feb 21 '02 10:00:AM Snowing, Var Vis. Gusting Wind.
Alpine-5c Mdmtn-1c Valley -3c NewSnw 5cm Base 266cm

It's snowing big time. The official snowfall is 5cm but I can tell you it'll be a lot more at the next count because I've got at least 15 cm (6") on my front porch. Tomorrow there is supposed to be a break in the weather. I might not be here, if I'm not you know where to find me.

Feb 20 '02 11:00:AM Clear, UnLtd Vis. Strong Wind.
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-1c Valley 2c NewSnw 7cm Base 265cm

The weatherman is like, só not with it sometimes. Today was not going to be a day to write letters home about so I planned to do some off-mountain stuff. Turns out we have gorgeous day and I am stuck down here! I hope you feel my pain!

Feb 19 '02 09:00:AM Clouds, Ltd Vis. Strong Wind.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn-3c Valley 0c NewSnw 17cm Base 259cm

Not an altogether sterling day. Still, 17 brandnew cm's are nothing to sneeze at. It smells like there could be some more snow in them thar gray skies and hé, when it comes to snow, more is better!

Feb 18 '02 10:00:AM Overcst/Sunny Periods, Var Vis. Windy.
Alpine-9c Mdmtn-4c Valley 0c NewSnw 2cm Base 250cm

Sun's peeking through right now, looks like a fine day. A large frontal system is coming this way, looks like it's going to snow for the rest of the week.

Feb 17 '02 11:00:AM Overcast, Var Vis. Moderate Wind.
Alpine-7c Mdmtn 1c Valley 2c NewSnw 4cm Base 252cm

One of those days when you don't know whether to shoot or get off the pot. Is it going to snow? It's kinda warm so if we do get precip it'll be rain down here. Let's just go ride and forget about cold fronts and upper air disturbances and stuff.

Feb 16 '02 09:00:AM Overcast, Unltd Vis. Some Wind.
Alpine-5c Mdmtn-2c Valley-2c NewSnw 0cm Base 249cm

Still clear but an "upper disturbance" bringing snow is coming our way from North California! From boarder dude to surfer dude, Thanks man!

Feb 15 '02 10:00:AM Sunny/Cloudy, Unltd Vis. Light Wind.
Alpine 2c Mdmtn 2c Valley-2c NewSnw 0cm Base 250cm

We've got a front coming this way and should get some fresh snow tomorrow. For now we've got a mild inversion with warm air hanging around the alpine. Weird but... who's complaining?