A cold front will move through today followed by an upper level trough this evening. A weaker front will reach our area by Wednesday, computer models now show less precip through the storm.
The long range looks like we're back into high pressure building by the weekend and inversion conditions again!
Alpine Forecast
Tuesday: Expect flurries to build through the day, with more intensity in the southern part of the region. As much as 15cm are possible through the day. Expect moderate to strong southwest winds and alpine temperatures reaching -6.
Wednesday: The storm continues with another 10cm possible. Strong southerly winds persists with temperatures reaching -8.
Thursday: Snowfall should taper through the day, with winds turning more northerly and abating somewhat. Alpine temperatures should reach -6.
Current Conditions Valley
Observed at: Whistler 7:00 AM PST Tuesday 5 February 2013
Condition:
Cloudy
Temperature:
1.0°C
Pressure / Tendency:
100.7 kPa / falling
Visibility:
24 km
Humidity:
96%
Dew Point:
0.5°C
Wind Speed:
calm
Air Quality Health Index:
1
Forecast
Issued: 7:39 AM PST Tuesday 5 February 2013
Today
Wet snow mixed with rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. High plus 3.
Tonight
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers this evening and after midnight. Snow beginning overnight. Local snowfall amount 5 cm. Low minus 1.
Wednesday
Snow changing to rain near noon. High plus 3.
Thursday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Low zero. High plus 5.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 3. High plus 5.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low zero. High 6.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 1. High 7.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low zero. High 6.
