Caroline Aubry-Wake
@cryocaro.bsky.social
Mountain hydrology | Assistant Prof at U. Lethbridge | Glaciers, snow, and water in a changing world | she/her/elle |
4 months into this job, I'm still not over the view from my office! The morning golden light, coffee, and a bit of calm before teaching, grants, and coding turn the day into a whirlwind!
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
4 months into this job, I'm still not over the view from my office! The morning golden light, coffee, and a bit of calm before teaching, grants, and coding turn the day into a whirlwind!
With the fall colors out and the semester starting next week, I finally got around to visit my colleague's weather stations at the Castle Mountain Resort this week and chat about future work we can do about mountain hydrology in the region.
August 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
With the fall colors out and the semester starting next week, I finally got around to visit my colleague's weather stations at the Castle Mountain Resort this week and chat about future work we can do about mountain hydrology in the region.
It's new faculty orientation week at @ulethbridgeartsci.bsky.social! Really neat to get to know the other incoming professors across the departments (philosophy, neuroscience, English, chemistry.. and more). Pretty excited for this cohort :)
August 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It's new faculty orientation week at @ulethbridgeartsci.bsky.social! Really neat to get to know the other incoming professors across the departments (philosophy, neuroscience, English, chemistry.. and more). Pretty excited for this cohort :)
Setting up a new instruments in the Yukon with a colleague's lab -> walking in deep wet moss, eating wild blueberries and trying to measure streamflow and no eat bugs while asking loudly: Is there permafrost here? And there? And for how long? And what if there's a fire? And how much snow? It's fun.
August 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Setting up a new instruments in the Yukon with a colleague's lab -> walking in deep wet moss, eating wild blueberries and trying to measure streamflow and no eat bugs while asking loudly: Is there permafrost here? And there? And for how long? And what if there's a fire? And how much snow? It's fun.
I signed my contract for U. Lethbridge in Dec. 2023. This was coming for a while... But I am still so freaking excited (and fully embracing this pocket of joy amongst the burning fires of the world).
Special shout-out to my 2011 undergrad self who was so nervous to go knock on a prof's door.
Special shout-out to my 2011 undergrad self who was so nervous to go knock on a prof's door.
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I signed my contract for U. Lethbridge in Dec. 2023. This was coming for a while... But I am still so freaking excited (and fully embracing this pocket of joy amongst the burning fires of the world).
Special shout-out to my 2011 undergrad self who was so nervous to go knock on a prof's door.
Special shout-out to my 2011 undergrad self who was so nervous to go knock on a prof's door.
First day back in the office today! After a year of maternity leave, I'm psyched to get back into science - now as a tenured-track prof in geography at U. Lethbridge
So much to catch up on before the semester starts! Decorating/organizing my new office is not urgent, but will take priority anyway 😊
So much to catch up on before the semester starts! Decorating/organizing my new office is not urgent, but will take priority anyway 😊
July 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
First day back in the office today! After a year of maternity leave, I'm psyched to get back into science - now as a tenured-track prof in geography at U. Lethbridge
So much to catch up on before the semester starts! Decorating/organizing my new office is not urgent, but will take priority anyway 😊
So much to catch up on before the semester starts! Decorating/organizing my new office is not urgent, but will take priority anyway 😊
I debated doing some computer work during naptime today, but instead decided to go for a very slow stroller run - my first run since little L was born. I think it was the right call :)
Maybe I'll be so sore tomorrow that computer time will sound like the best option!
#matleave #runningnaps
Maybe I'll be so sore tomorrow that computer time will sound like the best option!
#matleave #runningnaps
December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM
I debated doing some computer work during naptime today, but instead decided to go for a very slow stroller run - my first run since little L was born. I think it was the right call :)
Maybe I'll be so sore tomorrow that computer time will sound like the best option!
#matleave #runningnaps
Maybe I'll be so sore tomorrow that computer time will sound like the best option!
#matleave #runningnaps
We looked at climate change scenarios by varying T/P for different glacier covers. Most interestingly, we see limited changes in streamflow (especially GW!) because of the balance between glacier retreat and the increase in precip and ET. It's a fine balance!
November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We looked at climate change scenarios by varying T/P for different glacier covers. Most interestingly, we see limited changes in streamflow (especially GW!) because of the balance between glacier retreat and the increase in precip and ET. It's a fine balance!
We ran simulations and got a lot of numbers (and suppl. materials!) about flow composition, glacier wastage, and climate scenarios.
- Annually, 16% of the water transits through groundwater, but up to 56% in peak dry season
- 19% of the water in the basin comes from a negative glacier mass balance
- Annually, 16% of the water transits through groundwater, but up to 56% in peak dry season
- 19% of the water in the basin comes from a negative glacier mass balance
November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We ran simulations and got a lot of numbers (and suppl. materials!) about flow composition, glacier wastage, and climate scenarios.
- Annually, 16% of the water transits through groundwater, but up to 56% in peak dry season
- 19% of the water in the basin comes from a negative glacier mass balance
- Annually, 16% of the water transits through groundwater, but up to 56% in peak dry season
- 19% of the water in the basin comes from a negative glacier mass balance
Why is this important? There are substantial gaps in understanding mountain GW–cryosphere interactions! How much glacier meltwater ends up in the GW, and how will it change as glaciers retreat? We often simply don't know... Despite GW being an important water resource in a lot of alpine areas.
November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Why is this important? There are substantial gaps in understanding mountain GW–cryosphere interactions! How much glacier meltwater ends up in the GW, and how will it change as glaciers retreat? We often simply don't know... Despite GW being an important water resource in a lot of alpine areas.
I attended a day of presentations and discussions about snow monitoring with researchers from U. Calgary, U. Lethbridge and Alberta gov. last week. The goal: meet future colleagues, get the science juices flowing and help me plan my next steps. And of course, test bringing a baby to meetings!
November 18, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I attended a day of presentations and discussions about snow monitoring with researchers from U. Calgary, U. Lethbridge and Alberta gov. last week. The goal: meet future colleagues, get the science juices flowing and help me plan my next steps. And of course, test bringing a baby to meetings!
I have a few months before I start as a tenured track assistant prof here in Canada. Any suggestions to start prepping? With the caveat that I have pretty limited computer time, but many hours of thinking available!
November 17, 2024 at 10:17 PM
I have a few months before I start as a tenured track assistant prof here in Canada. Any suggestions to start prepping? With the caveat that I have pretty limited computer time, but many hours of thinking available!
So many new folks! Hi! 😀
My work is about how snow and ice contribute to our water resources 🏔️
Outside of science, I'm usually skiing and climbing. These days, I'm at home with my new-ish baby 🐣
I share about science, mountains, water, climate, and occasionally, about social and gender issues.
My work is about how snow and ice contribute to our water resources 🏔️
Outside of science, I'm usually skiing and climbing. These days, I'm at home with my new-ish baby 🐣
I share about science, mountains, water, climate, and occasionally, about social and gender issues.
November 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM
So many new folks! Hi! 😀
My work is about how snow and ice contribute to our water resources 🏔️
Outside of science, I'm usually skiing and climbing. These days, I'm at home with my new-ish baby 🐣
I share about science, mountains, water, climate, and occasionally, about social and gender issues.
My work is about how snow and ice contribute to our water resources 🏔️
Outside of science, I'm usually skiing and climbing. These days, I'm at home with my new-ish baby 🐣
I share about science, mountains, water, climate, and occasionally, about social and gender issues.
How it started -> How it's going
Now a few months into my maternity leave and loving it!
I'm super grateful to have this time with my little one and enjoy the slow life, and simultaneously really excited by what's going to happen once I get back to science and university life next summer!
Now a few months into my maternity leave and loving it!
I'm super grateful to have this time with my little one and enjoy the slow life, and simultaneously really excited by what's going to happen once I get back to science and university life next summer!
September 26, 2024 at 11:29 PM
How it started -> How it's going
Now a few months into my maternity leave and loving it!
I'm super grateful to have this time with my little one and enjoy the slow life, and simultaneously really excited by what's going to happen once I get back to science and university life next summer!
Now a few months into my maternity leave and loving it!
I'm super grateful to have this time with my little one and enjoy the slow life, and simultaneously really excited by what's going to happen once I get back to science and university life next summer!
Girls* on Ice Canada @insp_girls_exp is hiring a 5 month, part time fundraising and sponsorship manager position!
Help us to make our youth expedition merging science, art and exploration happen next summer!
Application details on our website!...
Help us to make our youth expedition merging science, art and exploration happen next summer!
Application details on our website!...
November 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Girls* on Ice Canada @insp_girls_exp is hiring a 5 month, part time fundraising and sponsorship manager position!
Help us to make our youth expedition merging science, art and exploration happen next summer!
Application details on our website!...
Help us to make our youth expedition merging science, art and exploration happen next summer!
Application details on our website!...
And what's happening until July 2025? First up, finishing my postdoc with the Mountain Hydro group at Utrecht University, and then... Let's say another big adventure is starting with a new member joining our little family!
March 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM
And what's happening until July 2025? First up, finishing my postdoc with the Mountain Hydro group at Utrecht University, and then... Let's say another big adventure is starting with a new member joining our little family!
In July 2025, I will be joining the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge as an Assistant Professor.
Super excited to continue sharing my passion for science, researching how snow and ice contribute to our water resources... and staying close to the mountains!
Super excited to continue sharing my passion for science, researching how snow and ice contribute to our water resources... and staying close to the mountains!
March 14, 2024 at 8:13 PM
In July 2025, I will be joining the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge as an Assistant Professor.
Super excited to continue sharing my passion for science, researching how snow and ice contribute to our water resources... and staying close to the mountains!
Super excited to continue sharing my passion for science, researching how snow and ice contribute to our water resources... and staying close to the mountains!
Life Update! In July 2025, I will be joining the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge @uLethbridge as an assistant professor.
November 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Life Update! In July 2025, I will be joining the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge @uLethbridge as an assistant professor.
Attending the Canadian Geophysical Union in Ottawa this May 26-29?
For all things snow and ice, we have a session got you: ❄️Observation and modelling of snow and glacier processes ❄️
Abstract submission deadline: March 11.
ft. @cmarsh_hydro @harder_water and V. Vionnet
For all things snow and ice, we have a session got you: ❄️Observation and modelling of snow and glacier processes ❄️
Abstract submission deadline: March 11.
ft. @cmarsh_hydro @harder_water and V. Vionnet
February 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Attending the Canadian Geophysical Union in Ottawa this May 26-29?
For all things snow and ice, we have a session got you: ❄️Observation and modelling of snow and glacier processes ❄️
Abstract submission deadline: March 11.
ft. @cmarsh_hydro @harder_water and V. Vionnet
For all things snow and ice, we have a session got you: ❄️Observation and modelling of snow and glacier processes ❄️
Abstract submission deadline: March 11.
ft. @cmarsh_hydro @harder_water and V. Vionnet
Spend the last few days visiting Marit van Tiel @vaw-glaciology.bsky.social in Zurich! Some snow walking, followed by endless good science and life conversations with Marit, a seminar and some sightseeing. A packed and enjoyable few days :)
January 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Spend the last few days visiting Marit van Tiel @vaw-glaciology.bsky.social in Zurich! Some snow walking, followed by endless good science and life conversations with Marit, a seminar and some sightseeing. A packed and enjoyable few days :)
It's go time! A 30 hrs journey to Kathmandu, some local shopping, and off we go to Langtang! Can't wait to deploy everything in those bags 🔬🔬😎😎🏔️🏔️
October 30, 2023 at 8:27 PM
It's go time! A 30 hrs journey to Kathmandu, some local shopping, and off we go to Langtang! Can't wait to deploy everything in those bags 🔬🔬😎😎🏔️🏔️
Where am I when not sciencing?
These days, ideally running in the mountains, enjoying the arrival of fall, and spending quality time with friends and their lil toddler.
These days, ideally running in the mountains, enjoying the arrival of fall, and spending quality time with friends and their lil toddler.
September 12, 2023 at 1:07 AM
Where am I when not sciencing?
These days, ideally running in the mountains, enjoying the arrival of fall, and spending quality time with friends and their lil toddler.
These days, ideally running in the mountains, enjoying the arrival of fall, and spending quality time with friends and their lil toddler.
If you want to hear more about what's going on with Peyto glacier and glaciers in the Rockies:
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
September 5, 2023 at 6:58 PM
If you want to hear more about what's going on with Peyto glacier and glaciers in the Rockies:
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
We were on Peyto on Monday to do weather station maintenance.... It's shocking to see the collapse of the toe, the proglacial lake expansion, the utter lack of snow up high, and the warm wind over the ice... I know all this from the data, but experiencing it is still shocking.
August 31, 2023 at 4:09 PM
We were on Peyto on Monday to do weather station maintenance.... It's shocking to see the collapse of the toe, the proglacial lake expansion, the utter lack of snow up high, and the warm wind over the ice... I know all this from the data, but experiencing it is still shocking.
But what will the basin look like by 2085? What will replace the glacier ice? Will vegetation grow? Will the proglacial lake expand? We did a bunch of extra simulations! Long story short: ice and ponds matter, vegetation and soil didn't do much...
August 30, 2023 at 8:43 PM
But what will the basin look like by 2085? What will replace the glacier ice? Will vegetation grow? Will the proglacial lake expand? We did a bunch of extra simulations! Long story short: ice and ponds matter, vegetation and soil didn't do much...