Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007

Snow And Strong Winds

A Frontal System Will Move Slowly Across The South Coast Today Through Friday Bringing Snow And Strong Winds To The Area.

Today..Periods Of Snow.
Alpine High Minus 1.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level 1700 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 To 50 Km/H.

Tonight..Snow Heavy At Times.
Alpine Low Minus 2.
Snowfall Accumulation 10 To 20 Cm.
Freezing Level 1400 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds South 30 To 40 Km/H.
Friday..Periods Of Snow Ending Near Midday. Then Cloudy With 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Alpine Temperature Steady Near Minus 4.
Snowfall Accumulation 1 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level 1500 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 30 Km/H.

5 Day Trend.. Cold Unstable Airmass Behind A Cold Front Will Give The Region A Few Flurries And A Cooling Trend Saturday Through Sunday. A Weak Ridge Of High Pressure Build In From Southwest Will Bring Drier Conditions To The Area On Monday.

Extended Forecast For Whistler - Blackcomb.
Saturday.. Flurries. Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level 1000 Metres.
Sunday.. Cloudy. 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries. Snowfall Accumulation Trace To 2 Cm. Freezing Level 750 Metres.
Monday.. Cloudy With Sunny Periods. 40 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation Trace. Freezing Level Valley Bottom.

Source data Environment Canada

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