Omega Mountain
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Omega Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports a small glacier remnant on the northeast slope of Omega. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Omega.
Climbing Routes
Established rock climbing routes on Omega Mountain:
Gallery
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Omega Mountain as seen from the Sea to Sky Highway with Pelops and Niobe to right
See also
References
- ^ "Omega Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Omega Mountain, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Omega Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
External links
- "Omega Mountain". BC Geographical Names.
- Weather: Omega Mountain
- Tom Fyles: Vimeo