May 30, 2016

    Sloughs in Whistler Bowl after the new snow.

    Last day of the 2015/2016 Season. Happy Gaper Day.

    Tantalus Range early Sunday morning.

    Much more unsettled the further South from Whistler.

    Looking down Howe Sound.

    Pow turns on Blackcomb Mountain Sunday morning.                                          Save Reid Photo

    Some sloughs on JC wall.                                                                                         Steve Reid Photo

    Lots of sightseers enjoying the new snow Sunday just after 12:30. Still overcast.

    Whistler Mountain, later Sunday afternoon. Became unsettled.



Weather Observations for May 30, 2016: taken at 07:00 Hours.

2240 meters      0, Winds were 5-10 KPH S   --Horstman Hut
1860 meters      0, Winds were  0-5  KPH SE --Rendevous
1550 meters    +1, 0 cm of new snow, 4 cm in 24 hrs, 102 cm Base, RH 87%

  660 meters    +4, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +16.4. 0.6 mm of Precip recorded test

   As of 08:00 Hrs this am we have scattered cloud and unlimited visibility.



For the forecast, a strong upper level ridge will build over the region today into Wednesday, in a Northwesterly flow aloft. As of now a weak front may affect the zone on  Wednesday with an increase in cloud, overcast and showers for Thursday/Friday but the high should rebuild as soon as the front passes through. Warm temperatures will return with the FL reaching 3000+ meters by Monday evening. Enjoy the nice weather!!

    Upper level high moving into the zone

    Flow for today.

    A few clouds around for the morning.

    High builds for today.

    Looks good but we will likely see a few clouds.

    Another nice day Wednesday. Likely some clouds as well.

    Thursday/Friday could have some showers.

    Ridge rebuilds Saturday/Sunday as of now!!



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    Early Sunday morning. 09:30 Hrs.

    16:30 Hours on Sunday, unsettled at this time.

    Big picture Sunday afternoon. High is growing.

    Vancouver Sunday morning.

    Some folks went for a tour!!                                                                                    Steve Reid Photo

    Still cloudy around 13:00 Hours.

    Bike park was much busier than Saturday. 24.1 mm of rain does make a difference.

    Big clouds Sunday afternoon over Whistler.

    Some avalanche activity.

May 29, 2016

    Raining lightly in the valley Saturday morning, May 29, 2016. That changed to moderate.

    Snowing lightly at 1860 meters Saturday morning. Snow fall intensity picked up during the day.

          A winter wonderland.                                                                               Steve Reid Photo

    Snowing at 680 meters Saturday afternoon. 13 cm fell at 1550 meters from 09:00-14:00 Hours.

    Snowing 1 cm per hour at 14:00 Hours.

    Snow line just above the valley floor.



Weather Observations for May 29, 2016: taken at 07:00 Hours.

2240 meters     -3, Winds were 10-15 KPH SSE--Horstman Hut
1860 meters      0, Winds were 10-20 KPH SE    --Rendevous
1550 meters    +1, 7 cm  of new snow, 20 cm in 24 hrs, 116 cm Base, RH 100%

  660 meters    +4, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +7.2. 24.1 mm of Precip recorded test

    As of 08:00 Hrs this am we have overcast skies and variable/obscured visibility.

For the forecast, the low is on a slow exit to the East as a strong upper level ridge begins to build in a Northwesterly flow aloft. Overcast with showers this morning with the slow departure of the low brings mostly cloudy conditions until later in the day. The ridge strengthens for Monday with mostly sunny dry conditions into Thursday, with a Northerly flow developing by Tuesday. Warm temperatures will return for Wednesday as a thermal trough allows for onshore flow.


16 Hours of day light today. 24.1 mm of rain recorded at 660 meters before mid night yesterday.

    Satellite image from 06:00 Hrs this am.

    This image taken at the same time frame.

    Very early this morning.

    Becoming unsettled later in the day. Low is slowly drifting East.

    Ridge strengthens on Monday.

    Looking nice Wednesday with the chance of some cloud development.

    Thursday is also looking like a decent day.



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    09:45 Hours Saturday.

    17:00 Hours, Saturday May 28, 2016.

    Big picture 17:00 Hours.

    20+ cm at the top of JC by 15:00 Hrs.                                                                Steve Reid Photo

    Bike park was quiet, with fresh snow on the trails at the top of the Fitzsimmons chair.

May 28, 2016

   Snowing lightly in the alpine Saturday morning, May 28, 2016.

    Friday morning, May 27, 2016--Fresh snow in the alpine.

    Unsettled in the morning.

    Fresh surface.                                                                                                            Steve Reid Photo

          Some accumulation.                                                                                   Steve Reid Pic

   Another cloudy day.

    By 18:30 Hours it was overcast with some dark clouds!!


Weather Observations for May 28, 2016: taken at 07:00 Hours.

2240 meters     -4, Winds were 30-45 KPH SSE--Horstman Hut
1860 meters     -1, Winds were 10-15 KPH S     --Rendevous
1550 meters     -1, 2 cm of new snow, 0 cm in 24 hrs, 94 cm Base, RH 100%

  660 meters    +5, Valley Temp, Max Temp Yesterday was +12.7. 0.0 mm of Precip recorded yest

2.5 mm of precipitation was measured at 1550 meters in the past 12 hours.

    As of 08:00 Hrs this am we have overcast skies, variable visibility and it is snowing lightly.

    In the valley we have light rain.


For the forecast, cool upper level low will bring light to moderate precipitation to the area in a Westerly flow aloft. The FL will fluctuate from 1500 to 1700 meters for today with 10-15 cm of snow expected by this evening above 1500 meters. The trough should migrate East  by Sunday morning with unsettled conditions in its wake as a strong upper level ridge builds into the area. The ridge will bring warm dry conditions to the area for Monday into Thursday. The FL should rise back up to the 3500+ range by Wednesday. Another upper level trough is forecasted for later in the week, more on that at a later date.

    Cool moist flow will bring snow to the upper elevations for today.

    Westerly flow aloft.

    Trough should exit stage left by early Sunday morning, with some lingering cloud.

    Dries out by Sunday.

    High pressure for Monday.

    Nice weather into Wednesday.


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    07:45 Friday morning. Unsettled.

    07:45 Hrs at 2180 meters Friday morning.

    14:30 Hours Friday

    Friday afternoon, moisture heading our way.

    Rain was welcome in the forest.

    Great Mountain Biking weather on Friday.

    Mostly overcast in the afternoon.