Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007

A Pacific Frontal System

Synopsis..A Pacific Frontal System Will Spread Precipitation Over The South Coast Mountains Today Through Thursday. Higher Freezing Levels Are Expected Tomorrow.

Today..Cloudy. Periods Of Snow Developing This Morning.
Alpine High Minus 4.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom Rising To 1000 Metres This Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 Km/H Rising To Southwest 40 To 60 Km/H Near Noon.

Tonight..Periods Of Snow.
Alpine Temperature Steady Near Minus 4.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level 1000 Metres Lowering To Valley Bottom Overnight.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 20 To 40 Km/H.

Thursday..Snow.
Alpine High Minus 1.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level At Valley Bottom Rising To 1300 Metres In The Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 To 50 Km/H.

Friday.. Cloudy With Sunny Periods. 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 Cm.
Freezing Level 1200 Metres.

Saturday.. Snow.
Snowfall Accumulation 15 To 20 Cm.
Freezing Level 1600 Metres.

Sunday.. Cloudy. 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 Cm.
Freezing Level 750 Metres.


5 Day Trend..A Second Pacific Frontal System Will Approach The Area On Friday And Cross The South Coast Mountains On Saturday Bringing More Precipitation To The Area. Flurries And Lower Freezing Levels Are Expected On Sunday In The Wake Of The System.

Source data Environment Canada

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