SNOW ALERT! A heavy Pacific storm has been hitting Whistler Blackcomb this weekend, dropping between 25-30cm of snow at higher elevations. The freezing level is expected to remain steady with more periods of snow forecast for this week. Meteorologists are calling for a La Niña weather cycle for the Pacific Northwest, meaning cooler temperatures and more snow than Whistler Blackcomb’s annual average of 34 feet/10.25m.
Weather Update – October 25, 2010
Temperature Outlook – Freezing levels are currently around 1600m or the Chic Pea on Whistler Mountain, and are expected to remain somewhat steady through Thursday.
Forecasted Snow – With the storm continuing to stick around through to the end of the day we can expect up to 7cm of snow.
Current Snow Line – light accumulations to near the bottom of Solar Coaster Express on Blackcomb
New Snow Last Week- 25-30cm has fallen over the upper part of the mountain throughout the weekend and Monday morning.
Pictures – The photos below were taken by Whistler Blackcomb’s Doug Burnett, manager of the Roundhouse Lodge and Steep’s this weekend.
I cannot wait for this time next week, the slopes should be just perfect. It’s still kind of quiet here in the village so the locals should sneak on up here before it gets crazy!
