Happy Saturday, Whistler! Here's how it's shaping up out there so far.
Today's forecast calls for snow or rain with a high of about 1 C in Whistler. A low of -1 C is expected overnight, with rain or snow. Looking to tomorrow, the forecast calls for a chance of flurries or rain showers, with a high of about 4 C.
On the mountain, Whistler Blackcomb is forecasting flurries, with a high of about -6 C, a low of about -9 C, and moderate winds. The freezing level sits at about 1,200 metres. The mountain operator is reporting no fresh snow in the past 12 hours, and a base depth of about 279 cm.
WB is reporting 72 groomed runs and 962 acres on Whistler, and 81 groomed runs and 883 acres on Blackcomb.
Both alpine and mid-mountain surface conditions are listed as variable.
"A system moves across the mountains, bringing intense cloud cover to the skies. More sunny periods are expected from Sunday into the middle of next week as a weak ridge of high pressure establishes itself, bringing light ridge-top winds to Whistler," WB said in its morning report.
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The avalanche danger rating in the Sea to Sky is currently considerable, according to Avalanche Canada.
"An abundance of recent storm snow needs time to settle and bond.
Keep it simple. Enjoy the fresh powder in lower-angled, low-consequence terrain," the forecaster said on its website.
As always, check your favourite weather and conditions apps for the latest, as things can change in an instant out there.
DriveBC is showing no major disruptions on Highway 99 this morning, after a serious multi-vehicle collision sent 10 to hospital and closed the highway for hours on Wednesday.
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