44(*) Open Trails on all 4 Open Sectors at Tremblant .
Great News About Bad Weather!!!
Official Environment Canada Heavy Snowfall Warning For Today!
(Notice Posted Below)
Here’s our one-pic. forecast sample for today...
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PLUS...
First Day Of New Edge Sector Opening.
Please note that this is a “Progressive” Open status for
the Edge Sector, however, we would expect the conversion
to functional open very quickly.
Weather Notes:
In-so-far-as the heavy snowfall data attached herein is concerned,
the most important co-factor is the indicated wind speed and
direction.
To begin with, all the wind speeds included here are for Sud/South
side Resort Base Levels. Anyone who has stood at the Summit knows
the conical shape of the Mountain acts as a ramp that can functionally
amplify wind speed, so in our opinion there will be significant drifting
associated with this event. The initial direction is Sou/East, so originating
over the Summit Duncan Quad Sector and moving diagonally across towards
the Nansen Sector. This will benefit the entire Mountain, but sectors like
Nansen, Lowell Thomas, Soleil and Edge may see particularly abundant
Lee-side drifting settle in some impressive depths.
The later parts of the heavy snowfall time period should see the wind
swing around over the Soleil Sector to a more Westerly orientation
and if the velocity keeps up, that could redistribute some of the
initial snowfall, as well as add evolving drifting characteristics to
the remainder of the accumulations for extended periods of time
beyond the forecasted end of the snowfall.
There could be “Blizzard” or “Blizzard-Like” periods over the
Mountain due to the potential for snowfall generation at elevations
to be substantially greater than base levels as a consequence of
Orographic precipitation. These base-level temp’s are near ideal
for natural snowfall production and as the relatively warm ground
level moist air is pushed up the sides of the Mountain into cooler
upper air temp’s, this can and does cause additional condensation
and a consequent greater snowfall to occur over the Mountain itself.
This indicates a highly dynamic storm system with many possible
variations, but the bottom line here is... “Thank Goodness It's A Ski Resort."
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One aspect of the above long range 14 day forecast is the close
proximity, but still below, Zero C ambient daily temp’s. What we
think is a really big asset here is the ability of the new snowfall to
retain a relatively high level of internal humidity that will enhance
it’s groomed compaction rate on a very quick basis. This is going
to be excellent “Snowball” Snow and any kid who’s had the joy of
a good ole’ fashioned snowball fight knows that snow with a little
humidity packs super easy and stays together very well in flight.
That same adhesive-like humidity bonding works especially well
under a 12,000 Lbs. Grooming machine, so we think this will go
a long way towards creating one of the most valuable trail-stabilizing
base additions of the season.
Official Environment Canada Heavy Snowfall Warning:
Of course... the worst of this is applicable to drivers within regional
areas where safety is the primary concern. Heavy snowfall, especially
with significant simultaneous wind can cause white-out conditions
that are extremely hazardous.
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Conditions Notes:
Get Ready...
Important Repeat From Above:
"There could be “Blizzard” or “Blizzard-Like” periods over the
Mountain due to the potential for snowfall generation at elevations
to be substantially greater than base levels as a consequence of
Orographic precipitation. These base-level temp’s are near ideal
for natural snowfall production and as the relatively warm ground
level moist air is pushed up the sides of the Mountain into cooler
upper air temp’s, this can and does cause additional condensation
and a consequent greater snowfall to occur over the Mountain itself."
This single snowfall event has the potential to be a seasonal game-changer.
It could literally effect every single day from now until April.
Potential December 31 “Powder Alert” for Tremblant Experts.
“Thank Goodness It’s A Ski Resort"... However...
------- Conditions Caveat: ---------
Heavy, Rapidly Accumulating Natural Snowfall Favours Expert Skill Levels.
Beginners and Intermediates need to default to safe terrain conditions
that may be lower pitch challenge due to rapidly accumulating thickness
that can generate tracked up, un-even irregularities and resultant difficulty
in control inputs of steering/directional changes and braking over descent
paths in new snowfall.
Rapid thickness buildup can mean extra muscle demand for all Skill Levels
and thresholds of fatigue can cause errors that are unpredictable when
unexpected energy is necessary for safe navigation.
Caution with speed is mandatory in evolving conditions.
Do not assume.
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It needs to be acknowledged that we could be wrong on either
detail or overall outcomes because of the inherent probability
of error in any forecasting exercise, however...
At the upper end of the possible snowfall accumulations, with all
above possible co-factors, our opinion is that there could be
wind-induced drifting over and around select Mountain topographical
contours of over 40 CM’s or more.
As a component of an outlook, we see the potential of this single
snowfall event as a huge asset for the rapid expansion of Open
Terrain and it would not surprise us to see the Open Trail Count
go up into the 55 to 60 “+” range within 48 hours.
44/102(*)Open Trails on the Archival Copy of Official Open Trails,
Grooming, Snowmaking, Lift Status and Mountain Conditions
for December 30, 2020, Courtesy of Tremblant.ca
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time due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
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Please Note(B):
There has been an upgrade to the Covid-19 Level
in this area to “RED ZONE” status effective 12.14.20.
We do not know exactly how this will impact any future
Mountain utility beyond the provisions of the currently
available Red Zone behavioural protocols. The status
of active or available participation may possibly change
without notice for public health and safety.
Attached below are the Quebec Ski Area’s Policy
and the Tremblant.ca Press Release for 12.14.20
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