Post by knot on Feb 19, 2019 21:47:14 GMT -5
Rhine Falls lies astride the upper slopes and foreshore of Lake Eucumbene as prime grazing country (chiefly Merino and Angus) in South-Western NSW, straddling 1,305 m AMSL, although it is far from the highest point in the local region—that title shall be awarded to Mt. Cobrabald, towering above Old Adaminaby at an altitude of 1,471 m AMSL. Influenced by Lake Eucumbene itself, lake-effect snowfall occurs to a certain, albeit petty extent; highs are relatively cool for its location, whereas lows are relatively warm due to slight moderation; yields quite a similar pattern to that of Cabramurra, as opposed to that of Thredbo.
Lake Eucumbene lies windward of the ranges (i.e. westwards), hence the tremendously heavier snowfall and drastically lower temperatures in comparsion to that of Cooma or Nimmitabel farther eastwards (i.e. leeward); much greater exposure to South-Westerly frontal outbreaks, henceforth much heavier precipitation and likewise snowfall. Snowy days shall straddle ~40 annually; 36.7 snowy days at Island Bend Dam (1,275 m AMSL)—north-westwards of Jindabyne. Snowstorms may occur at any time of the year, and severe thunderstorms are frequent from November to March. High winds year-round, especially during winter. Annual mean temperature of 7.9° C; comprising an annual mean maximum of 13.3° C, alongside an annual mean minimum of 2.5° C. Rhine Falls would yield a chiefly subalpine (subpolar maritime [Cfc]) climate, straddling subtropical highland (Cfb).
I hereby award Rhine Falls with a most jovial A–; requires much hotter summers for to straddle the A or A+ range.
Rhine Falls, NSW; Snowy Mountains, Australia; 1,305 m AMSL; 36° 10' 55.92" S:
Driving near Rhine Falls, January 2019; 1,290-1,305 m (4,250-4,300' ft) AMSL:
How I've established my estimation(s):
Took me quite a bloomin' while to establish such a thread, mind you, so please be grateful, fellas!
Lake Eucumbene lies windward of the ranges (i.e. westwards), hence the tremendously heavier snowfall and drastically lower temperatures in comparsion to that of Cooma or Nimmitabel farther eastwards (i.e. leeward); much greater exposure to South-Westerly frontal outbreaks, henceforth much heavier precipitation and likewise snowfall. Snowy days shall straddle ~40 annually; 36.7 snowy days at Island Bend Dam (1,275 m AMSL)—north-westwards of Jindabyne. Snowstorms may occur at any time of the year, and severe thunderstorms are frequent from November to March. High winds year-round, especially during winter. Annual mean temperature of 7.9° C; comprising an annual mean maximum of 13.3° C, alongside an annual mean minimum of 2.5° C. Rhine Falls would yield a chiefly subalpine (subpolar maritime [Cfc]) climate, straddling subtropical highland (Cfb).
I hereby award Rhine Falls with a most jovial A–; requires much hotter summers for to straddle the A or A+ range.
Rhine Falls, NSW; Snowy Mountains, Australia; 1,305 m AMSL; 36° 10' 55.92" S:
Driving near Rhine Falls, January 2019; 1,290-1,305 m (4,250-4,300' ft) AMSL:
How I've established my estimation(s):
Lake Eucumbene, particularly Rhine Falls, is already a forecast location on Weatherzone (AU), yet unfortunately without averages or records in regards to its climate; plainly, I've compiled total precipitation figures from Green Hills State Forest, NSW (Riverina and Tumut Shire regional), and sunshine figures from Cabramurra SMHEA. Other averages and records were sourced chiefly from Kiandra Chalet, Cabramurra SMHEA (old & new), and Thredbo Village approximation(s).
What have I done to acquire the average and record highs and lows, might you ask? Quite simple; I had merely added 1.8° C across the monthly maximums for Cabramurra SMHEA (1,475 m AMSL)—likewise decreasing the monthly minimums by 1.5° C, as Eucumbene is not located astride a lofty ridge like Cabramurra; instead, a relatively flat tableland, thereby allowing for steeper plummeting. Standard lapse-rate mechanics were put to quite some good use in this particular situation.
As for the absolute record maximums, I had used a newer, rather up-to-date station of Cabramurra SMHEA AWS for to achieve this; 1996-2019, as opposed to 1955-1999; the new station lies at 1,482 m AMSL, whilst the old station lies at 1,475 m AMSL—which is not an altitudinal disparity in the slightest. For to achieve the records, I've simply added 1.8° C, as I had done likewise with its averages.
Contrarywise, for the absolute record minimums, I've tinkered slightly with those of Thredbo Village; warmed them up by 1.0° C, that is to say. The location of Thredbo Village astride a deep valley—Crackenback Valley—allows for steeper plummeting than most Eucumbene localities...apart from Providence Portal, of course, as that is a major frost-hollow (the Eucumbene River often freezes solid up that way).
What have I done to acquire the average and record highs and lows, might you ask? Quite simple; I had merely added 1.8° C across the monthly maximums for Cabramurra SMHEA (1,475 m AMSL)—likewise decreasing the monthly minimums by 1.5° C, as Eucumbene is not located astride a lofty ridge like Cabramurra; instead, a relatively flat tableland, thereby allowing for steeper plummeting. Standard lapse-rate mechanics were put to quite some good use in this particular situation.
As for the absolute record maximums, I had used a newer, rather up-to-date station of Cabramurra SMHEA AWS for to achieve this; 1996-2019, as opposed to 1955-1999; the new station lies at 1,482 m AMSL, whilst the old station lies at 1,475 m AMSL—which is not an altitudinal disparity in the slightest. For to achieve the records, I've simply added 1.8° C, as I had done likewise with its averages.
Contrarywise, for the absolute record minimums, I've tinkered slightly with those of Thredbo Village; warmed them up by 1.0° C, that is to say. The location of Thredbo Village astride a deep valley—Crackenback Valley—allows for steeper plummeting than most Eucumbene localities...apart from Providence Portal, of course, as that is a major frost-hollow (the Eucumbene River often freezes solid up that way).
Took me quite a bloomin' while to establish such a thread, mind you, so please be grateful, fellas!
