Snow this afternoon

A weak trough off the coast this morning will bring increasing clouds and very light snow by this afternoon. The pacific is finally revving up again with the jet stream starting to come our way. A couple weaker systems Thursday will bring 5-10cm. Friday and Sunday a couple fairly good pacific frontal systems bringing strong alpine winds and some good accumulation. Finally.....

Current Conditions
Observed at: Whistler 8:00 AM PST Wednesday 20 February 2013

Top of peak -11.4c winds 20-30 km/ph out of the south.

Valley
Condition:
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature:
-6.3°C
Pressure / Tendency:
101.6 kPa / falling
Visibility:
24 km
Humidity:
92%
Dew Point:
-7.4°C
Wind Speed:
calm
Air Quality Health Index:
2


Alpine forecast
Wednesday: Freezing Level: 250m increasing to 800 in the afternoon. Wind: Light SW. No significant precip.

Thursday: Freezing Level: 500m increasing slightly during the day. Wind initially light SW increasing to strong SW in the afternoon. 5 - 10 cm of snow expected during the day.

Thursday Night: Freezing Level: 900m, 20cm expected

Friday: Freezing Level: Initially 900m, falling throughout the day. 10 – 25 expected during the day.


Forecast Valley
Issued: 5:00 AM PST Wednesday 20 February 2013

Today
Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning near noon. Amount 2 cm. High plus 1.

Tonight
Periods of snow. Amount 2 cm. Low minus 2.

Thursday
Periods of snow mixed with rain. Snowfall amount 5 cm. High plus 2.

Friday
Flurries or rain showers. Low minus 1. High plus 2.

Saturday
Cloudy. Low minus 3. High plus 2.

Sunday
Snow or rain. Low minus 2. High plus 3.

Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 1. High 6.

Tuesday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low minus 1. High 7.