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Saturday, March 15, 2014

March Storm



A system tracking in from the southwest this morning will bring significant snowfalll throughout the day today. A strong frontal system just west of Haida Gwaii will push eastward across the North Coast today. Southeast winds of 70 to 100 km/h ahead of system are affecting Haida Gwaii and coastal sections of the Central Coast this morning. Winds will begin rise in the alpine by noon..

Forecast

Today
Rain changing to wet snow near noon.
Temperature steady near plus 1. 
High: 1 °C
Tonight
Wet snow mixed with rain.
Temperature steady near plus 1. 
Low: 1 °C
Sunday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High: 5 °C
Monday
Sunny. Low: -3 °C
High: 7 °C
Tuesday
Sunny. Low: -3 °C
High: 6 °C
Wednesday
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Low: 0 °C
High: 7 °C
Thursday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low: 2 °C
High: 9 °C
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low: 0 °C
High: 9 °C


Alpine Forecast

Winds up top this morning are increasing


Current 07:30h
Horstman Hut  -6.7c winds S 27-40km/ph
Peak -6.7c winds S 37-50km/ph
Alpine -5.6c SE 15-27km/ph


Heavy precipitation and strong winds are expected for Saturday and Sunday but conditions should progressively ease during the day on Sunday.


A ridge of high pressure should build on Monday resulting in dry, clear conditions.

Saturday: Snow 20-30cm, freezing levels am: 1000m pm: 1500m, ridgetop wind 40-60 km/h SW in the afternoon

Sat. Night/Sunday: Snow 20-30cm, freezing levels am: 1500m pm: 1000m, ridgetop wind 40-60 km/h SW in the morning, easing during the day

Monday: Drier conditions, freezing levels am: 500m pm: 1000m, ridgetop wind light NW

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