Author: CB Avalanche Center
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Mountain Weather March 26,2015
Date: 03/26/2015 Your probably tired of reading about a dry ridge over the western U.S. Unfortunately that will be the case again as another ridge is building today bringing us back to dry weather and a warming trend into the weekend. At least the spring breakers will be exited! Cold low temperatures from last night…
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Mountain Weather March 25, 2015
Date: 03/25/2015 A passing cold front is bringing increased snowfall before sunrise this morning. This snowfall will decrease behind the front and become more scattered today. By this evening we should see clearing skies that will lead to a cold low temperature tonight. There may be some clouds building on Thursday, but otherwise we’ll be…
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Ruby Range
LOCATION: Kebler Pass Area DATE OF OBSERVATION: 03/24/2015 NAME: Evan Ross SUBJECT: Ruby Range ASPECT: S,NE ELEVATION: ATL 12,800-11,000 AVALANCHES: One natural soft slab running on the east face of Mt. Owen. SS-N-R1-D1.5-U WEATHER: Clear through the first half of the day and becoming mostly cloudy by 2pm. Westerly winds where gusting during the first…
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Mountain Weather march 24, 2015
Date: 03/24/2015 The atmosphere will temporarily stabilize today with partly cloudy sky’s and no precipitation. Another cold front will move into Northern Colorado this afternoon and bring us another chance for snowfall and more gusty winds, both similar to last night. Drier air will be moving into our area Wednesday night but we may still…
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Mountain Weather, March 23, 2015
Date: 03/23/2015 Spring break is being put on hold for the start of this week as we move into unsettled weather through Thursday morning. Clouds and winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Light snow showers arrive tonight with the front, and another pulse comes through Tuesday night. Unfortunately, we’re sitting on…
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Mountain Weather March 12, 2012
Date: 03/22/2015 Another sunny and warm day is in store for you Al Johnson racers. The recent stretch of clear days will end this week under cooler and unsettled weather. High level clouds will begin to increase this afternoon as a weak Pacific disturbance passes overhead tonight, with the small chance of a few raindrops…
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Gothic area obs
LOCATION: Brush Creek Area DATE OF OBSERVATION: 03/21/2015 NAME: Zach Guy SUBJECT: Gothic area obs ASPECT: ELEVATION: 10,000- 12,000 AVALANCHES: More evidence of the recent wet cycle around the Gothic/Copper Creek area. Wet loose and wet slabs, mostly off of E and SE aspects near and below treeline., D1 to D2 in size. Also…
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Mountain Weather for Saturday, March 21st, 2015
Date: 03/21/2015 Strengthening high pressure over the next several days will bring unseasonably warm temperatures through the weekend, before an unsettled Pacific disturbance moves into our area next week. Increasing high clouds throughout the day today may limit the freeze tonight, destabilizing the snowpack tomorrow. Strong sun, light winds and increasing clouds will be worth…
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Gothic Mountain
LOCATION: Crested Butte Area DATE OF OBSERVATION: 03/20/2015 NAME: DR SUBJECT: Gothic Mountain ASPECT: South, South West, West ELEVATION: 9500-12600 AVALANCHES: WEATHER: 10:00 @ 10,700’ – West aspect, 25º slope – Clear, light wind from north, -1ºC – Ski and Boot Pen both 0cm 11:30 @ 11,700’ – West aspect, 35º slope – Clear,…
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Mountain Weather for Friday, March 20th, 2015
Date: 03/20/2015 We had our best re-freeze in days, with lows across our area mountains falling into the high teens, with light northerly winds. A trace of new snow yesterday fell only at the highest elevations near Schofield pass. The more active pattern of disorganized moisture will continue to evolve and eject across the Great…