gapertimmy Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 i have no clue how they forecast this, but nevertheless, a grim outlook Quote
fern Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 it's nice how those 226%-250%-of-normal systems limit themselves precisely within the boundaries of the great lakes Quote
mattp Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 It is a grim forecast mostly if you are thinking aboiut skiing in the resorts or you want to go yo-yo skiing in the woods. For ski mountaineering, the low snow years offer driveable roads to middle elevation Cascade trailheads and a lower overall avalanche hazard. Even if it turns out to be a 50% snowpack, there will be plenty to fill in the boulders and bridge the crevasses, and there will still be powder days. Quote
skykilo Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 well said, mattp. I like the way you think. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 geez, mattp. nice way to put a happy spin on a grim outlook. guess freshies are freshies no matter what ... Quote
skykilo Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 Those forecasters don't know a damn thing. They said el nino last winter, and it was freshiez galore. Quote
Figger_Eight Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 quote: It is a grim forecast mostly if you are thinking aboiut skiing in the resorts or you want to go yo-yo skiing in the woods. For ski mountaineering, the low snow years offer driveable roads to middle elevation Cascade trailheads and a lower overall avalanche hazard. Even if it turns out to be a 50% snowpack, there will be plenty to fill in the boulders and bridge the crevasses, and there will still be powder days. Quote
plexus Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 Yeah but we'll all be complaining when Seattle City Light raises rates again next summer because of the low snowpack. Other than that, I'm looking forward to less avy dangers in the backcountry. Oh and throw in some sun days too Quote
E-rock Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 Nobody said last year was going to be El Nino. Quote
ILuvAliens Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 So know we are going to listen to the forecasters. No way! I'll give it a month and then mabye maybe not worry. Till then I will hope for the best. Think Freshiez lots and lots Quote
iain Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 quote: Originally posted by icegirl: snow just covers up the ice are you a communist? Quote
icegirl Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 communist: n. a radical viewed as a subversive or revolutionary... a female ice climber who does not ski... Hmmm... Quote
gapertimmy Posted November 9, 2002 Author Posted November 9, 2002 mattp in 2004! i like that 'tude Quote
SEF Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 I would also like to see how they are forecasting the temps over that same time span. Less than normal precip but with consistently low freezing levels could still make for a decent snowpack. High freezing levels could compound the problem. Even so, it is too early to sweat the forecasters. Quote
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