About the Mile 47 Camp record. What I can say now is if you might want to see a picture of the observer, Frank B. Lane, I left a copy at the Valdez Museum (8/12 x 11) of the photograph taken the day I met him, and 4 others, at the Tiekel River Lodge. There are descriptions written on the back
of the photograph detailing all who is in the photograph. -Rich-
The name of the glaciologist I spoke with was Larry Mayo. I don't have time to research it now, but that is definitely who I spoke with, concerning snowfall measurements on one of the Prince William Sound glaciers during the rainfall event in Seward (Oct 10, 1986)[300 inches in 3 days]. You might check him out, in case he is still with us. -Rich-
I most definitely will. I have not forgotten and will certainly let you know.
The snowfall at high elevations the day Seward claimed the Alaska record for most precipitation in a day (Oct 10, 1986)["Reexamination of the Alaska 1-Day Record Rainfall", your paper - Aug 1, 2014] is what I wonder about. The 2 USGS personnel who ventured onto glaciers in the Prince William Sound region, whose names I would recognize but do not remember, is what I really wonder about, even today. One of them told me (over the phone) they measured 300 inches in the 3-day event, left the field, and then after leaving went back & confirmed the measurements. Those 2 guys are likely not with us any longer, but if still alive, would be very interesting to talk with. -Rich-
Brian. Sure, I see what you are saying. I didn't want to come across too harsh. I apologize if I did. It wasn't my intention. That appeared to be quite an undertaking. Definitely something I could never do. I am a port meteorological officer these days (Norfolk, VA) and nothing that technical can be found in my wheelhouse and can appreciate the level of expertise it takes to produce what you did. -Rich-
It's all good Rich. By the way, if you every find the notes you took when you talked to the observer at Mile 47 Camp when they had 78" of snow, please let me know.
It is obvious a lot of work likely went into producing this article. It looks very professional. I don't think it is a stretch to say the climate is, in general, warming in many regions. While I imagine the information in this article this is all true, and definitely above my knowledge base, it might be something not best suited for a newsletter. Maybe a simpler explanation of the methodology, or a subject that an average reader can more easily understand, would be better. I could never produce an such an article myself, and I am not trying to be mean, but this article may be better suited as a research paper or thesis in an atmospheric sciences program. -Rich-
Rich, thank you for the comment; and for reading the post. I set about answering the question of "do we have cold days like we used to" and decided that to make a Fairbanks-to-Anchorage-to-Dallas comparison, I'd have to identify historical percentiles. I agree that it makes it less intuitive and less enjoyable to read. As for a peer-reviewed publication, these types of analyses do not often see the light of day in a journal. It's the kind of thing that reviewers don't find particularly scholarly. That said, I do feel that it needs a home and this is a good forum for that.
Larry Mayo Obituary (1938-2013) - Fairbanks, AK
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj4wf_j0sP8AhW-I0QIHU_MDpUQFnoECAwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legacy.com%2Fus%2Fobituaries%2Fnewsminer%2Fname%2Flarry-mayo-obituary%3Fid%3D23949494&usg=AOvVaw3A4-Ec6KiuERE2jQq2PD4K
About the Mile 47 Camp record. What I can say now is if you might want to see a picture of the observer, Frank B. Lane, I left a copy at the Valdez Museum (8/12 x 11) of the photograph taken the day I met him, and 4 others, at the Tiekel River Lodge. There are descriptions written on the back
of the photograph detailing all who is in the photograph. -Rich-
Oh wow. I had no idea. I make it to Valdez about once per year. Will check it out next time.
Brian
The name of the glaciologist I spoke with was Larry Mayo. I don't have time to research it now, but that is definitely who I spoke with, concerning snowfall measurements on one of the Prince William Sound glaciers during the rainfall event in Seward (Oct 10, 1986)[300 inches in 3 days]. You might check him out, in case he is still with us. -Rich-
Larry passed on in 2013. The other glaciologist might have been Dennis Trabant.
Brian
I most definitely will. I have not forgotten and will certainly let you know.
The snowfall at high elevations the day Seward claimed the Alaska record for most precipitation in a day (Oct 10, 1986)["Reexamination of the Alaska 1-Day Record Rainfall", your paper - Aug 1, 2014] is what I wonder about. The 2 USGS personnel who ventured onto glaciers in the Prince William Sound region, whose names I would recognize but do not remember, is what I really wonder about, even today. One of them told me (over the phone) they measured 300 inches in the 3-day event, left the field, and then after leaving went back & confirmed the measurements. Those 2 guys are likely not with us any longer, but if still alive, would be very interesting to talk with. -Rich-
Brian. Sure, I see what you are saying. I didn't want to come across too harsh. I apologize if I did. It wasn't my intention. That appeared to be quite an undertaking. Definitely something I could never do. I am a port meteorological officer these days (Norfolk, VA) and nothing that technical can be found in my wheelhouse and can appreciate the level of expertise it takes to produce what you did. -Rich-
It's all good Rich. By the way, if you every find the notes you took when you talked to the observer at Mile 47 Camp when they had 78" of snow, please let me know.
It is obvious a lot of work likely went into producing this article. It looks very professional. I don't think it is a stretch to say the climate is, in general, warming in many regions. While I imagine the information in this article this is all true, and definitely above my knowledge base, it might be something not best suited for a newsletter. Maybe a simpler explanation of the methodology, or a subject that an average reader can more easily understand, would be better. I could never produce an such an article myself, and I am not trying to be mean, but this article may be better suited as a research paper or thesis in an atmospheric sciences program. -Rich-
Rich, thank you for the comment; and for reading the post. I set about answering the question of "do we have cold days like we used to" and decided that to make a Fairbanks-to-Anchorage-to-Dallas comparison, I'd have to identify historical percentiles. I agree that it makes it less intuitive and less enjoyable to read. As for a peer-reviewed publication, these types of analyses do not often see the light of day in a journal. It's the kind of thing that reviewers don't find particularly scholarly. That said, I do feel that it needs a home and this is a good forum for that.