March 3 [Day 3] (Cliff Hansen, assisted by Chris Hunt and Anita Walker) It was the warmest day so far with a morning low of -1C that rose to 6C at 1400 and was still 4C at 1700. Ground winds were initially SW then W after 1100 10-20 gusting 30-40 km/h, while SW ridge winds gusted to 130 km/h at 1300. Cloud cover was initially 50% altostratus (forming an arch to the east) and cumulus, becoming 100% stratocumulus and cumulus at 1500. Snow started at 1600 with the western ridges becoming 90% obscured by mid afternoon and the mountains to the south were obscured all day, although the Fisher Range to the east remained clear. No migrant or resident raptors were seen, and only 5 bird species were noted: 1 Grey Jay, 4 Common Ravens, 2 Mountain Chickadees, 1 Boreal Chickadee and 4 American Dippers. 10 hours (29.33) TOTAL 0 (2)