Return of the Sw flow

A moist frontal system combined with a cold arctic airmass will bring snow and wind tonight most likely the main snow will fall to the south of the region. (Mt. Baker)

Tuesday. Another system will cause freezing levels to rise and precipitation to reintensify Tuesday evening.

A moist southwesterly flow aloft will direct a series of systems towards the BC coast through the extended forecast period. Timing of the systems in this pattern is somewhat problematic however warmer and wetter conditions are generally expected as freezing levels rise to near 1200 metres.

Tonight..Snow beginning early this evening.
Snowfall accumulation to near 10 cm.
Alpine temperature rising to minus 9.
Freezing level valley bottom.
Mountain top winds southerly 30 to 50 km/h.

Tuesday..Snow.
Snowfall accumulation near 15 cm.
Alpine high minus 5.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Mountain top winds southerly 30 km/h.

Wednesday..Snow.
Snowfall accumulation 15 to 20 cm.
Freezing level 1200 metres.

Thursday..A few flurries.
Snowfall accumulation 2 cm.
Freezing level 1500 metres.

Friday..Snow.
Snowfall accumulation 15 cm.
Freezing level 1500 metres.