The Comox Valley has seen fog come and go over the past several days but when it is cloudy and gray down in the valley it might be bright and sunny at Mount Washington. That is how it was when we have been cross country skiing a couple of times this week and I expect we will see more of this weather over the next week or so. So it pays to check out the web cams at Mount Washington Ski Resort since while it is cold and foggy in town it might be bright and sunny at Mount Washington. This is caused by ridges of high pressure which trap cloud and fog close to the surface but as you go up in elevation you break through the cloud giving great conditions on the mountain. So if the fog and chilly temperatures are getting you down, head for the hills and you might find it is alot sunnier and maybe even warmer than in town. And the views are spectacular with layers of cloud and fog below and snowy mountains rising above them (see photos below). To check out the web cams at Mount Washington have a look at: https://www.mountwashington.ca/
