[MCR] ACMG Mountain Conditions Report Summary for the Rockies and Columbia Mountains issued September 13, 2012

ACMG Mountain Conditions Report Summary for the Rockies and Columbia Mountains issued September 13, 2012 At the risk of sounding repetitious, conditions for the week ahead look to be again quite good for the Rocky Mountains. This past week had a couple big storms that left some snow up high, but the last few days of sun has helped clean a great deal of this below 3000m and on any solar aspects. The forecast ahead once again looks sunny with varying highs and decent freezes over night. Of course, the forecast isn't always right, but overall it looks pretty widespread. This means our alpine rock season has been extended and a lot of the classic routes are still good to go! Expect cold starts and warming temps during the day that could cause the usual hazard of rockfall and sticky snow. Expect new snow on the glaciers and accumulation above 3000m and on north faces. Shorter days are really the only downfall for this time of year and right now it feels like Colorado in Canmore! Enjoy our extended summer and tick a few more of those routes off your list. Sarah Hueniken ACMG Alpine Guide
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