Snow Over The Mountains

A Frontal System Has Moved Across The South Coast. In Its Wake Strong Southwesterly Flow Will Maintain Snow Over The Mountains. Low Visibilities In Blowing Snow Is Probable Through Today. An Intense Pacific Low Will Cross Vancouver Island Thursday Afternoon Bringing In Heavy Snow And Windy Conditions.


Today..Snow Heavy At Times.
Alpine High Minus 4.
Snowfall Accumulation 15 To 25 Cm.
Freezing Level 1200 Metres Falling To Valley Bottom This Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds Southeast 80 Km/H Gusting To 110 Easing To 70 This Afternoon.
Tonight..A Few Flurries.
Alpine Low Minus 7.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 Cm.
Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 To 60 Km/H.
Thursday..Snow Heavy At Times Developing Near Midday.
Alpine High Minus 2.
Snowfall Accumulation 35 To 45 Cm.
Freezing Level Rising To 1600 Metres In The Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 To 50 Km/H Rising To Southeast 60 Gusting To 90 In The Evening.

5 Day Trend.. Snow Will Continue Through Friday Behind The Low. A Ridge Of High Pressure Will Develop On Saturday Bringing Dry Conditions. A Pacific Front Will Approach The Coast On Sunday Bringing Snow To The Area Late In The Day.

Friday.. Snow. Snowfall Accumulation 10 To 15 Cm. Freezing Level 1000 Metres.
Saturday.. Cloudy With Sunny Periods. Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.
Sunday.. Cloudy. Snow Developing Late In The Day. Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm. Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.