Hike of the Week- November Contest

Contest
 Win MSR Swift Snowshoes

Guess: How much snow will be on the ground at Stevens Pass (4000 feet) on December 15, 2009 at 1:00 am

Rules:
One entry per family and have guess in by the end of the day on 12-2-09. In the event of a tie the person who entered the first correct answer wins. DATE TO ENTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE 12/7 11:59pm.

Hints:
1.  11-17 there was 36 inches of snow on the ground

2. There is a weak El Nino in place and based on that  the Climate Prediction Center predicts above average temperatures and below average precipitation for this late fall and winter

3.  The 15 day forecast for the period 11-25 to 12-1 is forecasting above average temperatures and average precipitation for the Northwest

New Hint
4.  Extended forecast: Below average snowfall for 12-4  through 12-11-09. From 12-12 to 12-17 average to above average snowfall

Prize:  MSR Shift Snowshoe (donated by Cascade Designs)
Engineered for adventurous preteens, the new MSR youth snowshoe has all the key performance features as adult MSR snowshoes for maximum fun and safety while snowshoeing.
http://cascadedesigns.com/MSR/Snowshoes/Flat-And-Rolling/Shift/product


How to enter:  Send Guess To: visitor@snohomish.org; subject line “Hike of the Week November Contest”.  Please include your Name, Address and Phone Number along with your guess.