"SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CONDITIONS FOR SOUTH BC AND ALBERTA November 27, 2002 - valid until December 2, 2002
WEATHER: Western Canadian weather this autumn has been characterized by above average temperatures and low precipitation. Mountain snowfalls have been intermittent and combined with extended periods of clear weather. Much of the current alpine snowpack was deposited in September.
Last week brought a welcome relief from this trend, with snowfall amounts in alpine areas beginning to look more promising. Unfortunately, the tail end of this storm elevated the freezing levels to over 3000 meters and rain fell across most of the ranges. When the warm spell passed, skies cleared and temperatures immediately cooled back to seasonal values.
Since that time, a very strong ridge of high pressure has been centered over Southern BC, driving the jetstream and any associated moisture onto the North Coast and Yukon. As we wait for this ridge to break down, no changes to this clear and calm weather pattern are forecast. Temperatures across BC and Alberta will be several degrees above normal, but nothing dramatic is expected."
They finish the bulletin with:
"Hang in there, and pray for snow."
Sounds about right
