9 May 2015

May 9, 2015

    First light on Whistler Bowl, Friday May 8, 2015.

    Rumbling Glacier Friday morning.

    Sea to Sky corridor Friday afternoon, blue skies and warm temperatures.

    Nice light Friday evening.


Weather Observations for May 9, 2015: taken at 06:00 Hours.

2180 meters    +4, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the S
1835 meters    +7, Winds were 5-10 KPH from the SE
1650 meters    +4, No new snow, Base 156 cm, relative humidity is 46%
  660 meters    +3, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +22.6.

   As of 07:00 Hours this am at 1835 meters we have some high overcast and unlimited visibility.


For the forecast, we can expect some cloud development this morning, warm temperatures and mostly sunny as the strong upper level ridge remains  in the area. The upper level flow will shift to onshore for Sunday with unsettled conditions during the day leading to overcast skies in the afternoon with light rain. A series of lows will brush the area next week with unsettled to cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and showery weather. Monday looks to be the cloudiest day with a fairly moist system. Another low will bring cloudier skies on Tuesday with moderate rain Tuesday evening. Wednesday will likely be unsettled.


    Onshore flow will begin to increase tomorrow.

    Warmer temperatures as the surface thermal trough moves through.

    Strong upper level ridge.

    Clouds will be in the area by Sunday afternoon.

    Light to moderate rain for Monday.

    Low will be in the area Tuesday, could be wetter Tuesday evening.

    Unsettled for Wednesday with light rain showers.


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    Armchair late Friday afternoon.

    Nothing but blue bird over the Tusk on Friday.

    Two perspectives of 7Th Heaven on Blackcomb.

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