Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007

Moist Frontal System

A Very Moist Frontal System Will Maintain Heavy Precipitation And High Freezing Levels Over The South Coast Through Today. The Front Will Move Southeastward Into Washington State Late This Afternoon. In Its Wake Cooler Air And A Few Flurries Can Be Expected For Tonight And Sunday.

Today..Snow Heavy At Times.
Alpine High Minus 1.
Snowfall Accumulation 15 To 25 Cm.
Freezing Level 1300 Metres Rising To 1500 Metres This Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds South 60 To 80 Km/H Easing This Afternoon To 50.

Tonight..Flurries.
Alpine Low Minus 7.
Snowfall Accumulation 3 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level 1500 Metres Lowering To Valley Bottom This Evening.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 To 60 Km/H.

Sunday..Mainly Cloudy With 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Alpine High Minus 5.
Snowfall Accumulation Trace To 2 Cm.
Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 Km/H.

Monday.. A Mix Of Sun And Cloud. 40 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation Trace To 3 Cm.
Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.

Tuesday.. Mainly Cloudy With A Few Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation 3 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level 800 Metres.

Wednesday.. Periods Of Snow.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom.

5 Day Trend.. A Weak Ridge Of High Pressure Will Build Over Southern Bc On Monday Bringing In Drier Conditions. An Upper Trough Will Move Across On Tuesday Giving A Few Flurries. Periods Of Snow Are Expected For Wednesday As A Pacific Storm Approaches.

Source data Environment Canada

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