On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:43:00 AM UTC-5, nimbus wrote:
Today we lost a generous and great friend, a wonderful father, and an incredible meteorologist. Doug Armstrong passed away unexpectedly this morning. He was known by all out west as the "go to" weather guy. Doug was best known for his fabulous forecasting techniques and has devoted countless hours in assisting those looking to increase their knowledge of soaring meteorology, regardless whether it was for a silver badge or someone looking to break records. Doug made a huge difference in soaring. He will be greatly missed.

Doug no longer needs to decipher long range forecasts, HRRR models, skew T's, or satellite pictures for us. He's got a great view now from above and will guide us down those long cloud streets and lenticular stacks.

Thank you Doug for all you have done for us. We will miss you.

Gordon Boettger

I had the incredibly good fortune to meet and be mentored by Doug last summer as the neophyte CD for the Minden Open Class Nationals. His presence and genial personality went so far beyond his almost unbelievable knowledge of weather. It was a gift to know him, if only for a short time. I can only imagine the loss other feel. Godspeed Doug.

John Godfrey