Snow to the valley

Whistler Weather forecast

A weakening low near Queen Charlotte Sound will move onto the central coast this morning. A ridge of high pressure in a north to south line will approach from the west to lie over the Queen Charlottes by late this afternoon. An intense low will move towards the Alaska Panhandle from the southwest with its associated front approaching north and central coasts tonight.

A Low Pressure System Over The South Coast Will Weaken And Move Eastward Today Giving Periods Of Snow Changing To A Chance Of Flurries This Evening. The Next Frontal System Will Arrive On Sunday And Will Be Accompanied By A Strong Warming Trend With Snow Changing To Rain.
Snow on Whistler Saturday morning

A trace of snow in the valley this morning, around 1ft in the alpine now.

Today A few wet flurries changing to a few rain showers this morning. Risk of a thundershower. High 6. Tonight Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1.

Sunday Periods of rain. High 7.
Monday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain. Low plus 3. High 9.
Tuesday A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 4. High 12.
Wednesday A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 1. High 6.

Today..Periods Of Snow.
Alpine High Minus 2.
Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.
Freezing Level 1300 Metres.
Mountain Top Winds South 30 Gusting To 40 Km/H Becoming Light And Variable This Morning.

Faceshots on the way

Tropical storm Lingling

Whistler Weather forecast

A low pressure system moving northward into the gulf of Alaska Will gradually weaken. Another low currently offshore is Forecast to deepen rapidly to 980 MB as it approaches Southern Vancouver Island from the southwest this morning.

Rainfall warning for Howe Sound continued

Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm expected for today and tonight.

A very vigorous storm system incorporating the remnants from tropical storm lingling will move through the south coast today. Very strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop as the system approaches Vancouver Island with wind speeds forecast to reach up to 80 or 90 km/h off Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands. In Greater Vancouver the strongest winds are expected to be from the south up to 70 km/h in the late afternoon and early evening with the southern portions of the district likely to be the hardest hit. Very strong west or southwest winds will follow the system especially near southern Vancouver Island with speeds up to 90 km/h forecast in Victoria near the strait of Juan de Fuca. Winds will quickly ease over all areas this evening.

This storm will also bring moderate to heavy rain with general rainfall amounts are expected between 30 to 50 mm over southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Howe Sound will receive up to 60 mm. The rain will taper off tonight as the storm moves inland.

Today..Cloudy. Rain beginning early this morning changing to wet snow this morning then to rain this afternoon. Snowfall amount 5 to 10 cm. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. High plus 3.
Tonight..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low plus 3.
Friday..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High plus 5.

Major storm on the way

Whistler Weather forecast

An Onshore Flow Of Moist Unstable Air Will Result In Bands Of showers today.
A Major Storm Is Likely In Store For Thursday With Heavy Precipitation, High Winds in the alpine, And A Warming Trend. A strong low will approach Vancouver Island from the southwest on Thursday but considerable uncertainty remains as to where it will make landfall.

A low west of the Queen Charlottes will move to the north of the regions today. A frontal trough in a north south axis across Vancouver Island will reach the coast by midday and dissipate.

Accumulations through Friday in the alpine expected to be in the 0.5m-1m range in the high alpine with wind loading etc. A warm spike is expected through the storm with cooling in behind.

5 Day Trend...More Snow Is Likely On Friday As Another Frontal System Crosses The South Coast And The Freezing Level Drops Again.

Some Clearing Is Expected For Saturday As A Ridge Of High Pressure Builds Across The South Coast. Clouds Will Move Back To The Region.

Sunday As Another Frontal System Approaches Then Bring Significant Precipitation Late Sunday Along With Warm Temperatures.

A bit wet....

Whistler Weather forecast

A Front Will Move Into The South Coast This Morning Bringing Periods Of Rain To The Area Today And Tonight. A Second Front Will Approach The Bc Coast Tuesday Afternoon Giving Periods Of Snow to Alpine regions. The main event on Wednesday will give us our second good dump close to the valley floor.

A pacific front in a north to south line over northern Vancouver Island will weaken as it moves very slowly eastward to be through The Lower Mainland sometime this evening. In its wake a weak ridge Of high pressure will reach northern Vancouver Island this Afternoon. The next front will approach the north coast tonight and will reach the Charlottes overnight

Today Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning late this morning. High 8.
Tonight Periods of rain ending overnight then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.
Tuesday Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Periods of rain beginning late in the day. High 6.
Wednesday Periods of rain. Low plus 2. High plus 5.
Thursday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low zero. High plus 4.
Friday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 2. High plus 4.

5 Day Trend..A Series Of Rather Strong And Fast Moving Fronts Will Approach The South Coast Producing Periods Of Snow Or Flurries Wednesday Through Friday.

Winter on the way