Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007

Strong Frontal System

A Strong Frontal System Developing Offshore Will Spread Snow To The Area Today Through Tonight. The System Will Stall Over The Coastal Region And Give Snow At Times Heavy On Friday.

Today..Snow. Alpine High Minus 1. Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level 1500 Metres. Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 To 50 Km/H.

Tonight..Snow. Alpine Temperature Steady Near Minus 1. Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm. Freezing Level 1400 Metres. Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 To 60 Km/H.

Friday..Snow Heavy At Times. Alpine High Zero. Snowfall Accumulation 20 To 30 Cm. Freezing Level 1500 Metres. Mountain Top Winds Southerly 50 To 70 Km/H.

5 Day Trend..Remnants Of The Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Flurries On Saturday Morning. A High Pressure Ridge Will Give Drier Conditions On Saturday Afternoon Through Monday.

Saturday.. A Mix Of Sun And Cloud. Slight Chance Of A Flurry.
Snowfall Accumulation 1 To 3 Cm.
Freezing Level 1200 Metres.

Sunday.. A Mix Of Sun And Cloud. Freezing Level 800 Metres.
Monday.. Mainly Sunny. Freezing Level 800 Metres

Source data Environment Canada

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