A forecast of postfrontal conditions provokes me to take a tow from WSC today. On the way out, towards the mountains I notice a bit of a roll cloud forming over South Snow and think, just maybe ... there's enough North Wind for wave. After a turn of the tug I release to work the windward side of aforementioned cloud.
With unlimited visibility on this late November day, a blanket of white covers the landscape as far as my eyes can see.
Well I don't find the wave, but do manage to catch some nice rotor and decide to head downwind, flying over a partially frozen Letts Lake.
A cloud street marks the South Goat ridge line. I play in the weak lift and get treated to a wonderful view.
Nice Q are forming over the area and I decide to push towards Clearlake.
But with low bases I turn around and head towards Walker Ridge. I make a radio call to indicate the area is working well and soon have several friends.
"4S" working under a soft cloud.
"4S" later in the afternoon on Walker Ridge.
Fresh snow, perfect visibility, nice thermals, fun gaggles, distinct cumulous and 3 1/2 hours of airtime marks an awesome day, but for late November it's incredible.
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