The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and the Colorado Mountain College – Leadville are sponsoring a three day workshop on Mountain Meteorology. Morning sessions will provide a basic understanding of meteorological principles applied to weather in mountainous areas. Afternoon sessions will focus on using available weather information to create a local forecast. Participants will interact with experienced weather forecasters and work in small groups to generate and present their own forecasts. The workshop is designed for avalanche practitioners and avid recreationalists. Anyone interested in mountain weather phenomena is welcome and no previous meteorological education is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computer with wireless capability for the small group exercises.
Dr. John Snook, Mountain Weather and Avalanche Forecaster, CAIC, Boulder is the lead instructor for the workshop. Other instructors to be announced.
