Observed at: Whistler 6:00 AM PDT Wednesday 20 March 2013
An intense low pressure centre is moving over Northern Vancouver Island this morning. Ahead of the low southeast winds of 60 to 80 km/h have developed .The strong southeast winds will continue through this morning. A trailing cold front will follow behind the low resulting in the winds switching to strong westerlies
The low is also causing heavy precipitation over the South Coast. In Whistler snow is falling at a high rate and will continue until late this morning when the snow will change to rain. A further 10 cm is expected.
We picked up 12cm overnight, winds up to ranged in the 60-80km/ ph last night from the SSE.
Avalanche danger is rated as high today so watch out!
Weather Forecast
Synopsis: A frontal system will cross the South Coast tonight bringing heavy precipitation, strong to extreme winds, and rising freezing levels. Drier but unsettled conditions are expected in the wake of the system on Thursday and into Friday.
Alpine FX
Tonight and Wednesday: Heavy snow – 10 cm. The freezing level will climb as high as 1200m before dropping sharply in the evening. Winds are strong to extreme from the southwest.
Thursday: Mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries. The freezing level drops to around 500 m and winds ease to moderate from the west-southwest.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with a slight chance of flurries. Temperatures remain cool with the freezing level around 600 m.
Condition:
Light Snow
Temperature:
0.0°C
Pressure / Tendency:
99.5 kPa / falling
Visibility:
1 km
Humidity:
96%
Dew Point:
-0.5°C
Wind Speed:
calm
Air Quality Health Index:
2
Forecast
Issued: 5:00 AM PDT Wednesday 20 March 2013
Snowfall warning in effect.
Today
Snow ending late this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers. Rain near Pemberton this morning. Snowfall amount 10 cm. Becoming windy near noon. High plus 3.
Tonight
Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. Windy early this evening. Low minus 2.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers late in the afternoon then 30 percent chance of flurries in the evening. High plus 3.
Friday
Sunny. Low minus 7. High plus 5.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 8. High plus 5.
Sunday
Sunny. Low minus 5. High 7.
Monday
Sunny. Low minus 1. High 12.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 1. High 13.
