Alpine Forecast Whistler

Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008

Mixed Rain And Snow Showers

Mixed Rain And Snow Showers Are Expected In The Alpine For Today As A Weak Front Moves Through The South Coast. Tuesday Will Be Drier As A Ridge Of High Pressure Begins To Build Offshore But Scattered Light Flurries Or Showers Will Still Be A Possibility.

Today..Mixed Rain And Snow Showers.
Alpine High Plus 2.
Snowfall Amounts Up To 2 Cm. Rainfall Amounts 1 To 3 Mm.
Freezing Level 1900 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds Southwest 20 To 30 Km/H.
Tonight..Cloudy With A Chance Of Flurries Or Showers.
Alpine Low Minus 1.
Snowfall Amounts Trace. Rainfall Amounts Trace.
Freezing Level Lowering To 1600 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds West 20 Km/H

Tuesday..Cloudy With Sunny Breaks And A Chance Of Showers Or Flurries.
Alpine High Plus 3.
Freezing Level Rising To 2000 Metres In The Afternoon.
Mountain Top Winds Northwest 20 To 30 Km/H.

5 Day Trend..An Upper Trough Will Be Digging Over The South Coast On Wednesday Bringing A Fall In The Freezing Level And Some Flurries To The Alpine. Conditions Will Gradually Improve On Thursday And Friday And The Freezing Level Will Be On The Rise.

Wednesday.. Mainly Cloudy With Flurries.
Snowfall Accumulation 2 To 4 Cm.
Freezing Level 1400 Metres.

Thursday.. Mainly Cloudy.
Freezing Level 1600 Metres.

Friday.. A Mix Of Sun And Cloud.
Freezing Level 2200 Metres.




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