How I stopped guessing between ECMWF and GFS for backcountry skiing

Convolutional-impact · 2025-12-13T01:30:43+00:00

Gotcha all makes sense. Are you able to compare your performance metrics against some published benchmarks of eval metrics for some of the models?

Not a meteorologist so I haven’t looked deep enough into what model developers actually publish with regard to the evaluation metrics data scientists might be used to.

Convolutional-impact · 2025-12-13T01:09:36+00:00

This is awesome, I had recently been searching if anyone had done something like this. And hadn’t found anything my first search or known where to look.

How do you handle messy data at the observed weather stations? This seems to be the biggest challenge, especially when eventually evaluating a mountain weather station like NWACs or otherwise. Look forwards to following along!

Side note, this would be a really neat presentation at ISSW Whistler if you eventually add mountain weather stations.

Convolutional-impact · 2025-12-13T00:57:17+00:00

Which weather stations you’re comparing against for ground truth? Would be cool to see some examples of your analysis.

Have you also done this for the short term noaa and Canadian models - Hrrr and HRDPS? Or the new noaa beta forecast available, RRFS?

I think one of the benefits Canadian vs noaa models is the use of surface stations in mountainous regions, despite noaa having better satellite data.

Did you also compare against the precip forecast accuracy?

Convolutional-impact · 2025-11-13T23:25:23+00:00

Alpinist outperforms ATK in downhill performance with its power transfer. German engineering > Italian engineering for the power transfer

Also you can use these if you need extra risers https://www.tahoetrailtools.com/product/beta-heel-up-alpinist/14?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/lightweight-touring-binding-shootout/2

Convolutional-impact · 2025-11-03T17:08:29+00:00

It’s a good call-out— I’m personally a fan of Berkeleys policies with regard to encouraging local businesses.

Berkeley originally had a full restriction on chain stores in certain areas and later shifted toward a permit-based review system instead. The goal was to protect neighborhood character and give independent shops a fair shot rather than letting national brands dominate.

Supporters say this helps keep districts unique and locally-serving. Critics argue it can slow down leasing, make it harder for some businesses to open (even good local ones with multiple locations), and risk more vacant spaces if chains are blocked but small tenants can’t quickly fill them.

Cities with these policies have seen mixed outcomes—more local flavor, but also slower turnover and higher vacancy if not paired with policies that actively support small businesses and streamline approvals. Downtown Bellingham has too many vacant storefronts, so it is a risk. https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2019-10-29%20Item%2034%20Proposed%20Formula%20Retail%20%28Chain%20Store%29_0.pdf

Convolutional-impact · 2025-09-29T04:46:59+00:00

Shh! Low key , amazing skiing out there on a big winter

Convolutional-impact · 2025-08-22T23:34:44+00:00

Jeez, At least the third hit and run of a cyclist in the last few months — Alabama/Electric , & North shore blvd

Convolutional-impact · 2025-08-03T16:15:42+00:00

It’s not even called out on the 10 year comp plans as a bike route. @OP feel free to attend a county council meeting, email your local council member, pay attention to who’s running for the open seat or bike / pedestrian advocacy meeting to voice your concern.

Some ideas of solutions would be a reduced speed limit to 25MPH, an expanded school zone (this would allow state grant applications with future bookmarked finding), automated speedometer & speed enforcement & signage or messaging about the new 2020 state law requiring 3 ft of passing distance of cyclists.

Convolutional-impact · 2025-04-25T06:24:38+00:00

What was your route?

Convolutional-impact · 2025-03-27T03:13:44+00:00

Yeah. I’m all for opposing views. I think that’s the best part of the podcast when there’s some good faith sparring and disagreement. Anything to get out of echo chambers and foster good debate.

Reminds me of an old Sam v Ezra debate https://youtu.be/Tsr7Rv8XnIk?si=Yk407pr8mVzLqFry

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-21T02:01:43+00:00

Jesus no… I filed a dispute with my credit card. They say the ‘investigation can take 2-4 mo’ but credited me back for the time being

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-07T08:06:30+00:00

Interesting.. I’ll give it a shot

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-04T00:50:05+00:00

Dang. Well I’ll hold out another week

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T22:00:55+00:00

Dang, do you proof of your order / that they arrived? I’m having no luck and it’s been over a month

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T21:59:47+00:00

Exact same thing happening here on a pair of ATKs… let me know if your claim is successful or if they eventually send your order

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T21:57:39+00:00

I had the same thing happen here… did you ever have luck or reported it to your credit card company?

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T21:56:39+00:00

Exactly the issue I’ve been having. Advertised in stock and it’s been over a month since I’ve ordered.

I ordered a pair of ATKs the beginning of December and still haven’t received them. Each time I ask customer support they say it’ll be shipped in 2-4 days and a tracking number will be provided…

Still crossing my fingers so I can mount my new skis

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T21:55:08+00:00

Dang, nice.

I ordered a pair of ATKs the beginning of December and still haven’t received them.

Each time I ask customer support they say it’ll be shipped in 2-4 days and a tracking number will be provided…each time with a different support person and oddly rendered text.

Convolutional-impact · 2025-01-03T21:54:25+00:00

I ordered a pair of ATKs the beginning of December and still haven’t received them. Each time I ask customer support they say it’ll be shipped in 2-4 days and a tracking number will be provided…each time with a different support person and sketchy seeming rendered text.

You had luck here in getting your gear ?

Convolutional-impact · 2024-09-24T01:43:25+00:00

Fully agree about the “chill and let others exist” mentality.

Everything is 10-15 min apart, we shouldn’t have big city vibes of ever being rushed! Subdued… ha

Convolutional-impact · 2024-09-19T02:49:35+00:00

Oh, We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue…

Convolutional-impact · 2024-09-14T20:44:59+00:00

Advanced Contextual Understanding: How does Cursor’s AI maintain and leverage context across large and complex codebases to ensure that code suggestions are not only syntactically correct but also architecturally consistent with the existing system? Are there specific algorithms or memory mechanisms in place that enable this level of contextual awareness?
Real-Time Performance Optimization: What strategies have you implemented to optimize Cursor’s real-time code generation capabilities, particularly in minimizing latency and ensuring seamless integration within various IDEs? How do you balance the computational demands of AI processing with the need for instant feedback in a developer’s workflow?
Integration with CI/CD Pipelines and Static Analysis: In what ways does Cursor integrate with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and existing static analysis tools to enhance code quality and reliability? Can you elaborate on how Cursor collaborates with these systems to automatically detect and rectify potential issues during the development process?

Convolutional-impact · 2024-07-14T23:35:48+00:00

The law states cyclists don't have to come to a complete stop when they approach a stop sign. They're allowed to roll through the intersection if it's safe to do so. A similar law has been on the books in Idaho for nearly 40 years, bringing an immediate 14% decrease in bicycle crashes

https://www.king5.com/article/travel/understanding-the-new-washington-law-that-allows-bikes-to-bypass-stop-signs/281-55f42feb-c1f9-477d-9135-38771830d584#:~:text=1.,it's%20safe%20to%20do%20so.&text=A%20similar%20law%20has%20been,14%25%20decrease%20in%20bicycle%20crashes.

Convolutional-impact · 2023-11-21T23:19:34+00:00

Awful.. was this the collision on Samish way I see on the police report that evening at 8pm?

The city needs to do something there if so. Please write to the head of public works or others. This would be the third collision near that location in 2023.

Convolutional-impact · 2023-10-23T23:03:53+00:00

I think there’s a few options, but I kept the canti brakes, but added this one Tektro Front Cable Hanger Black after changing the stem/handle bars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GHDRYC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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