Observed at: Whistler 7:00 AM PDT Tuesday 19 March 2013
Good news and bad news in the weather department this morning. The latest weather models now show the main flow of the incoming system to be a bit to south of us. Mt Baker. Good news is freezing levels will stay just above the valley floor washing away more valley snow and dog poo.
Increasing cloud cover as the day progress as a significant low pressure develops off the coast. A warm front approaches our area for this evening. Freezing level to rise to around 1250 meters.
Synopsis: A vigorous Pacific frontal system will bring heavy precipitation late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Alpine FX
Tuesday: Day starting clear, but clouding over then moderate snowfall starting in the afternoon. Southerly winds 40 km/h.
Tuesday Night: 10cm overnight. Freezing level around 1200 m. Southwest winds increasing to 60 km/h at ridgetop.
Wednesday: 10-20cm new snow. Freezing level around 1300 m. Southwest winds 60 km/h.
Thursday: 5-10cm new snow. Freezing level 800 m. Gusty westerly winds becoming northwest later on.
Condition:
Mainly Clear
Temperature:
-4.8°C
Pressure / Tendency:
102.2 kPa / falling
Visibility:
24 km
Humidity:
91%
Dew Point:
-6.0°C
Wind Speed:
calm
Air Quality Health Index:
1
Forecast Valley bottom
Issued: 5:00 AM PDT Tuesday 19 March 2013
Today
Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness early this afternoon then showers. High 7. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight
Wet snow except rain near Pemberton. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Low plus 1.
Wednesday
Wet snow changing to rain in the morning. Rain near Pemberton in the morning. High plus 4.
Thursday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Low minus 4. High plus 4.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 6. High plus 4.
Saturday
Sunny. Low minus 5. High 6.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 2. High 11.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low zero. High 12.
