Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Sun to start

A weakening low pressure system continues to move south today with skies clearing this morning as a ridge of high pressure builds in behind. Another frontal system will approach the region overnight with isolated flurries possible through early Thursday afternoon.

Today..Sunny with some cloud
Alpine high minus 7.
Freezing level valley bottom.
Mountain top winds light and variable.

Tonight..Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight.
Alpine low minus 10.
Freezing level valley bottom.
Mountain top winds light and variable becoming south 10 km/h this evening.

Thursday..Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries in the morning.
Partial clearing in the afternoon.
Alpine high minus 8.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Mountain top winds light and variable.

Friday.. Sunny.
Freezing level valley bottom.

Saturday.. Sunny.
Freezing level valley bottom.
Sunday.. A mix of sun and cloud.
Freezing level valley bottom.

5 Day Trend..Generally dry conditions are expected through Saturday as a weak ridge of high pressure diverts weather systems to our south. An upper trough of low pressure will give increased cloud and a low chance of flurries on Sunday.

Source data Environment Canada

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