Rain

Whistler Weather forecast

A slow moving frontal system over the north coast will continue to give rain heavy at times to the north and central coastal regions. Additional rainfall amounts of 50 mm for the coastal sections and 30 to 50 mm for inland sections are expected through today. The front will move to the south coast later today bringing heavy rain to the Howe Sound region. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm are expected for Howe Sound through Saturday morning. Southerly winds 70 to 90 km/h will develop across the central coast this morning. Southerly winds of 50 to 70 km/h will develop over West Vancouver Island this afternoon. The wind will ease tonight as the front moves south of the region.

Rainfall warning for
Howe Sound continued

Additional rainfall amounts to 50 mm for the coastal sections and 30 to 50 mm for inland sections through this evening.

Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm over the Howe Sound region by Saturday morning.

Observed at: Whistler 6:40 AM PDT Friday 30 October 2009

Condition: Rain
Temperature:3.3°C
Pressure / Tendency:100.0 kPa / falling
Visibility:13 km
Humidity:96%
Dew Point:2.7°C
Wind Speed:calm

Today:Rain. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 8.
Tonight:Rain at times heavy. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Becoming windy near midnight. Low plus 5.
Saturday:Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers. High plus 5.
Sunday:Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1. High plus 5. Monday:Rain. Low plus 2. High plus 5.
Tuesday:Sunny. Low plus 1. High plus 4.
Wednesday:A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 2. High 7.
Thursday:A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1. High 8Historical Data
Yesterday Max:3.3°C
Min:0.1°C
Precip.:4.0 mm
Normals Max:6°C
Min:0°C
Today Sunrise:7:59
Sunset:17:52

Alpine Today..Rain.
Alpine high steady near plus 3.
Rainfall amounts 5 to 10 mm.
Freezing level 2200 metres.
Mountain top winds south 40 gusting to 60 km/h Tonight..Rain heavy at times ending overnight. Then cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries.
Alpine low minus 2.
Snowfall accumulation trace.
Rainfall amounts 30 to 40 mm.
Freezing level 2200 metres lowering to 1500 metres overnight.
Mountain top winds south 50 to 70 km/h becoming southwest 30 km/h this evening

Warm southwesterly flow

Whistler Weather forecast

The first of the fall storms is on it's way, unfortunately freezing levels are high.
The next frontal system is expected to bring rain as it moves onshore overnight.

Temperature:7.4°C
Pressure / Tendency:102.2 kPa / falling
Humidity:85%
Dew Point:5.0°C
Wind Speed:calm
Air Quality Health Index:1

Forecast
Issued: 6.33 PM PDT Thursday 15 October 2009

Tonight:Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Low 6.

Friday:Cloudy. Rain beginning early in the morning. Amount 10 to 20 mm. High 13.

Friday night:Rain. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 6.

Saturday:Periods of rain. High 11.

Sunday:A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 3. High 9.

Monday:Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low minus 1. High 9.

Tuesday:Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5. High 11.

Wednesday:Rain. Low 6. High 10.

In the mountains
Alpine Tonight..Mainly cloudy. Rain beginning overnight.
Rainfall amount 5 mm.
Alpine temperature steady near 2.
Freezing level rising to 2500 metres by morning.
Mountain top winds rising to south 30 gusting to 50 km/h.

Friday Morning..Periods of rain.
Rainfall amount 20 to 30 mm.
Alpine high plus 6.
Freezing level 3000 metres.
Mountain top winds rising to south 60 gusting to 90 km/h in the morning diminishing to south 40 gusting to 60 in the afternoon.

Whistler Radar...

Whistler Weather forecast

A ridge of high pressure over the BC interior will maintain cool and dry conditions today. Meanwhile a Pacific frontal system developing offshore is forecast to approach the coast early Tuesday. With a strong southwest flow aloft, there is some uncertainty with the timing of features affecting the coast. However Wednesday will likely see rain taper off slightly as the Pacific frontal system moves northward. Other frontal features line up to bring more rain and warming for Thursday and Friday.


Observed at: Whistler 11:00 AM PDT Monday 12 October 2009
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 2.6°C
Pressure / Tendency: 100.9 kPa falling
Visibility: 24.1 km
Humidity: 44 %
Dewpoint: -8.3°C
Wind: N 9 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: 1


Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 9.
A mix of sun and cloud. High 9.

Monday night: Chance of flurries. Low minus 3. POP 60%
Cloudy periods. Becoming cloudy near midnight. 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Low minus 3.

Tuesday: A few rain showers or flurries. High 7.
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries in the morning. A few rain showers and flurries beginning near noon. High 7.

Wednesday: Rain. Low plus 3. High 8.
Rain. Low plus 3. High 8.

Thursday: Rain. Low plus 4. High 10.
Rain. Low plus 4. High 10.

Friday: Chance of showers. Low 6. High 14. POP 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 6. High 14.

Saturday: Periods of rain. Low 7. High 13.
Periods of rain. Low 7. High 13.

Sunday: Chance of showers. Low 7. High 12. POP 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 7. High 12.


Today Alpine..A mix of sun and cloud.
Alpine high minus 3.
Freezing level rising to 1500 metres.
Mountain top winds light.

Tonight..Becoming cloudy. Light snow developing overnight.
Alpine low minus 7.
Snowfall accumulation trace to 1 cm.
Freezing level lowering to valley bottom.
Mountain top winds rising to southeast 30 km/h overnight.