Well, spring will be here soon, so it’s happened in the past years. However, Mother Nature has decided to delay spring by giving us more snow and more cold weather. By this time last year I had geese in my pond! Not this year, everything still is frozen solid and there’s no thaw in the forecast.

I also know that West Glacier, the Park Head Quarters, had record high precipitation this winter. If things keep up like this, you’ll be luck to get over Logan Pass by June 15th. To make matters worse, a large portion of the upper road slid-out last fall and they have not completely fixed it yet.

Now, don’t let this keep you from coming. Things could change very quickly and there always are other great places to photograph the Park, it’s not all about Logan Pass (and it’s nice to be there when there are relatively few people). I’ll keep people updated as things change. But for now, I’m still in Alberta photographing wildlife!



Take care,

Forecast:
periods of snow are expected over the rocky mountain front today. the snow will become more widespread...and will be heavy at times this evening through thursday morning. by thursday afternoon new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible at lower elevations...with 6 to 10 inches likely above 5000 feet.

additionally...strong west winds gusting over 55 mph will cause significant blowing and drifting of snow...and frequently reduce visibilities below one quarter of a mile.

a winter storm warning means significant snow accumulations...limited visibility...and strong winds are expected or occurring. these conditions will make outdoor activities and travel very hazardous or impossible.

Hey Tony,

Great shot and thanks for the update. I am going to do Yellowstone the last week in August. I may try to do Glacier the first week of September.

-James

Update! March 19, 2006 -



Still snowing, and blowing here in the Park. After a reletively warm week - highs just breaking the 40 degree mark, we are back to winter storms. 40-50 mph winds, lots of fresh snow and a temperature of 15 degrees.

I'm loving it! I'm just about ready to head out and go do a little backcountry sking up the Two Medcine Valley.

I saw my first goose on March 16, 2006, that's two weeks later than average for me. All the water up here still is ice! The snow geese must still be somwhere south of here, maybe utah, or wyoming? I'll be here when they arrive!



take care, more as conditions change!

Thanks for the update, Tony. It is pretty cold out here in NYC and they are talking possible snow as well.

James

We had a blizzard over the weekend and got 1 additional foot of snow here where I live and Alyeska Ski Resort got an additional 2 feet of snow. I spent my time sewing some camouflage for my tripod and camera lenses. My son went snow boarding at Alyeska.

Show-offs. LOL. Apparantly, if we get snow here in NYC, it will be the same storm that just piled on Wyoming, Montana and Colorado. It has been pretty cold here, but with beautiful clear skies.

-James

Tony, is that you in the water again?! Man you just can stay out can you?:) How do you hike 3 or 4 miles with wet feet in below freezing conditions?

Jeff, how do you hike with wet feet when it's cold. Well, you just do. I keep moving and just gut it out. Really. Your feet warm up a bit, if your boots and socks are not too tight. I would not consider getting my feet that wet if I were spending the nigh outside, or did not have fire to dry my gear.

I usually can find a low spot in the river and so long as the water does not go above my knees for much more than a second, my gaiters usually keep most of the water out. Some does get in, my feet end up wet, but I just keep moving. If I find wildlife to shoot, it usually does not last long enough for my feet to get supper cold, though they have gotten quite cold in the past. Maybe I'll change my tactics when I get a bit older, right now I'm 36 and getting my feet wet is the least of my concerns. . .

Take care,

Thanks for the info and pics about Glacier, Tony. I've got to get up there sometime before the glaciers melt!

My feet got cold just seeing that photo of you splashing through the stream!

Beautiful image of those elk!

Best regards,

Dick:)