Happy Saturday, Whistler! Here's how things are looking out there so far (spoilers: it's snowy).
Today's forecast calls for snow or rain with a high of about 4 C in Whistler. A low of -3 C is expected overnight, with more snow or rain. Looking to tomorrow, the forecast calls for a chance of flurries, with a high of about 0 C.
On the mountain, Whistler Blackcomb is forecasting a snowy day, with about 20 centimetres expected. Skiers and riders can expect a high of -3 C, a low of -7 C, and high winds. The freezing level sits at 1,300 metres. The mountain operator is reporting 11 cm of fresh snow in the past 12 hours, and a base depth of about 110 cm.
WB is reporting 31 groomed runs and 387 acres on Whistler, and 46 groomed runs and 368 acres on Blackcomb.
Both alpine and mid-mountain surface conditions are listed as packed powder.
"A Pacific system is moving across Whistler today bringing periods of snow with occasional moderate accumulations and gusty ridge top winds to the mountains. After a brief reprieve on Sunday more light snowfall is then expected on Monday and temperatures start to become milder over the second half of the week," WB said in its morning report.
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The avalanche danger rating in the Sea to Sky is currently high, according to Avalanche Canada.
"Heavy snow and strong winds keep avalanche danger "High." Stick to low-angle, non-avalanche terrain with no overhead hazard when planning your day," 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, but variable speed signs south of Whistler show a speed limit of 80 km/h.
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