A major pacific storm

A major pacific storm 994mb will make it's approach this afternoon. Winds will rise out of the southeast 60-100km/ph, and it's ugly... The pineapple express stretchs right across the pacific this morning feeding fresh tropical air straight from Maui. We allready have winds out of the SE blowing this morning 50-60km/ph up top, and the alpine temp is holding around -4C for now.....

The forecast.......Enjoy today...
Rainfall warning for Howe Sound/Whistler

Rainfall amounts of 60 to 110 mm are expected for the above regions through Sunday...
A moist pacific frontal system will approach the British Columbia coast today. A developing low associated with the front will spread strong southeast winds up to 100 km/h over North Vancouver Island and the coastal sections of central coast this afternoon. The strong winds will ease tonight as the low moves inland.

The 994 millibar low will deepen as it moves to Queen Charlotte Sound this afternoon and into southern regions this evening.

Very warm and moist air will accompany the front bringing copious amounts of rain and high freezing levels climbing near to 2500m. The front will reach the south coast early this afternoon and linger through Sunday night. Heavy rain can be expected over much of the south coast with total amounts ranging from up to 160 mm in southern sections of West Vancouver Island to 60 to 110 mm over the coast mtns.