Billy_Bob
Diamond Member
In a forecast discussion this morning, several of the meteorologist in my group discussed the state of snow pack in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming ranges. Many are now at 400% of normal and some areas are in excess of 48 feet of snow. With the cool spring and cool summer, we expect that many of these areas will not fully melt this year.
Let me repeat, with the cool spring and cool summer, we expect that many of these areas will not fully melt this year. This means the process known as glaciation will occur. Many areas that held glaciers just 100 years ago will again hold glaciers next year, however thin they may be.
IF next year snow fall happens nearly the same as this year, those glacial areas will expand rapidly and thicken.
Here is what Bear Tooth Pass looks like on 5/26/17
Note that we are expecting a -1 deg C below average temp summer here.. And short one too boot.. Estimating first snow will happen in early September.
Let me repeat, with the cool spring and cool summer, we expect that many of these areas will not fully melt this year. This means the process known as glaciation will occur. Many areas that held glaciers just 100 years ago will again hold glaciers next year, however thin they may be.
IF next year snow fall happens nearly the same as this year, those glacial areas will expand rapidly and thicken.
Here is what Bear Tooth Pass looks like on 5/26/17
Note that we are expecting a -1 deg C below average temp summer here.. And short one too boot.. Estimating first snow will happen in early September.
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