Whistler Opening Early!
It's official, Whistler Blackcomb is opening early! Tomorrow! My partner and I were thinking, "We can go skiing at Whistler tomorrow". But I don't even know where all my snowboarding gear is. I'll have to dig it out of storage today.
Over 108 cm of snow has fallen in the last week. With over 48 cm in the last 48 hours. The snowbase is about 1 meter deep too. These measurements are measured at mid-mountain (1650 metres).
Uploading will be from Whistler Village Gondola from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
The Alpine forecast for more snow looks like this:
Today (Nov.13) 5 - 10 cm
Tomorrow (Nov. 14, Opening Day) 5 cm
Sunday (Nov. 15) 30 cm
Monday (Nov. 16) 20 - 30 cm
That's another 60 - 75 cm in the next 4 days.
Be aware that this is for the Alpine. The Valley forecast may be completely different because it is usually warmer in Whistler Village than it is on the top of the Mountain.
When looking at the forecasts, it's important to look at the freezing levels. Wherever the freezing level is for that day, it's probably going to be raining below that. The following are a few landmarks for elevation:
Whistler Mountain
685 metres - Valley Bottom (Whistler Village)
1000 metres - Olympic Station on Whistler
1300 metres - Raven's Nest on Whistler
1600 metres - The Chic Pea on Whistler
1650 metres - Mid-mountain
1800 metres - The Roundhouse on Whistler
2200 metres - Highest skiable area on either Mountain
Blackcomb Mountain
800 metres - Tube Park/Base 2 on Blackcomb
1000 metres - Top of Excalibur Gondola
1300 metres - Top of Wizard Express
1500 metres - Glacier Creek
1600 metres - Above Glacier Creek
1800 metres - Rendezvous on Blackcomb
2200 metres - Highest skiable area on either Mountain
So for example, on Monday in the Alpine Forecast, they are calling for 20 - 30 cm w/ 20mm of rain because the freezing level is going to rise to 1800 metres, which is higher than half way up the mountain. So there's a chance that it is going to rain way up near the top.
Anyway, the ski hill is opening tomorrow and there's lot of snow now.
To see the Alpine Forecast visit:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/forecast/index.htm
To see the Snow Report visit:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/snowreport/index.htm
To see recent photos on Whistler Blackcomb's homepage:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Oh yeah, when booking your transportation to Whistler, don't forget when it's snowing this much on the highways, it helps to have an all-wheel drive 4x4 SUV to transport you and your family safely from the airport to Whistler with all your luggage and ski/snowboard gear. Especially if you are staying in the Upper Village on Spearhead Drive or Painted Cliff Road because they are quite steep and it helps to have extra traction. Alpine North Limousine has the most comfortable and safe luxury SUV's on the market, so don't forget to make your reservations after you have booked your flight or accommodations. Call 1-866-784-4020 or Email info@alpinenorth.ca if you have any questions or would like to make a reservation.
Over 108 cm of snow has fallen in the last week. With over 48 cm in the last 48 hours. The snowbase is about 1 meter deep too. These measurements are measured at mid-mountain (1650 metres).
Uploading will be from Whistler Village Gondola from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
The Alpine forecast for more snow looks like this:
Today (Nov.13) 5 - 10 cm
Tomorrow (Nov. 14, Opening Day) 5 cm
Sunday (Nov. 15) 30 cm
Monday (Nov. 16) 20 - 30 cm
That's another 60 - 75 cm in the next 4 days.
Be aware that this is for the Alpine. The Valley forecast may be completely different because it is usually warmer in Whistler Village than it is on the top of the Mountain.
When looking at the forecasts, it's important to look at the freezing levels. Wherever the freezing level is for that day, it's probably going to be raining below that. The following are a few landmarks for elevation:
Whistler Mountain
685 metres - Valley Bottom (Whistler Village)
1000 metres - Olympic Station on Whistler
1300 metres - Raven's Nest on Whistler
1600 metres - The Chic Pea on Whistler
1650 metres - Mid-mountain
1800 metres - The Roundhouse on Whistler
2200 metres - Highest skiable area on either Mountain
Blackcomb Mountain
800 metres - Tube Park/Base 2 on Blackcomb
1000 metres - Top of Excalibur Gondola
1300 metres - Top of Wizard Express
1500 metres - Glacier Creek
1600 metres - Above Glacier Creek
1800 metres - Rendezvous on Blackcomb
2200 metres - Highest skiable area on either Mountain
So for example, on Monday in the Alpine Forecast, they are calling for 20 - 30 cm w/ 20mm of rain because the freezing level is going to rise to 1800 metres, which is higher than half way up the mountain. So there's a chance that it is going to rain way up near the top.
Anyway, the ski hill is opening tomorrow and there's lot of snow now.
To see the Alpine Forecast visit:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/forecast/index.htm
To see the Snow Report visit:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/snowreport/index.htm
To see recent photos on Whistler Blackcomb's homepage:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Oh yeah, when booking your transportation to Whistler, don't forget when it's snowing this much on the highways, it helps to have an all-wheel drive 4x4 SUV to transport you and your family safely from the airport to Whistler with all your luggage and ski/snowboard gear. Especially if you are staying in the Upper Village on Spearhead Drive or Painted Cliff Road because they are quite steep and it helps to have extra traction. Alpine North Limousine has the most comfortable and safe luxury SUV's on the market, so don't forget to make your reservations after you have booked your flight or accommodations. Call 1-866-784-4020 or Email info@alpinenorth.ca if you have any questions or would like to make a reservation.
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