Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008

Periods Of Snow

A Pacific Frontal System Approaching The Coast Will Bring Snow Except Snow Changing To Rain For The Northshore Mountains Today. There Will Be A Break Tonight And The Cold Front Associated With The System Will Move Through The Area On Tuesday With More Snow.

Today..Cloudy. Periods Of Snow Developing This Morning.
Alpine High Minus 4.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 Cm.
Freezing Level Valley Bottom Rising To 1000 Metres This Morning.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 Km/H With Gusts To 70 Km/H This Afternoon.

Tonight..Cloudy. 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Alpine Temperature Steady Near Minus 3.
Snowfall Accumulation Trace To 2 Cm.
Freezing Level 1000 Metres Lowering To Valley Bottom Overnight.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 Km/H.

Tuesday..Periods Of Snow.
Alpine Temperature Steady Near Minus 5.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level Valley Bottom Rising To 1000 Metres In The Morning.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 Km/H Gusting To 70 Km/H In The Afternoon.

Wednesday.. A Mix Of Sun And Cloud.
Freezing Level 1000 Metres.

Thursday.. Cloudy. 60 Percent Chance Of Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation Trace.
Freezing Level 1500 Metres.

Friday.. Periods Of Snow.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 To 5 Cm.
Freezing Level 1500 Metres.

5 Day Trend.. Wednesday And Thursday Will Bring Drier And Cooler Weather As A Ridge Of High Pressure Builds Along The Coast. The Next Pacific System Will Bring Precipitation To The South Coast Mountains On Friday.

Source data Environment Canada

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