Mountain Weather

Methods for Meteorological Assessments and Forecasts

Meteorology and its impact on the snowpack constitute a major ingredient in avalanche awareness as well as outdoor safety. At the same time, most outdoor enthusiasts and young professionals have limited confidence in their weather assessment skills. This is mostly due to a lack of knowledge and tools. For this reason the CAA has developed a two-part series aimed at first filling-in knowledge gaps, and then introducing advanced methods for meteorological assessments and forecasts.

 If you:

• Are interested in how to understand greater detail in weather events and their connection to the snowpack;
• Would like to know more about the current weather situation before you go outdoors;
• Would like to be able to look at a weather map and have a better idea of what it means as far as skiing quality and avalanche hazard;

Then consider registering for one of the CAA's Weather Skills course.  Click on either the Introduction to or Advanced Weather Skills for Avalanche Workers.