Summary

An active but complicated pattern will be in place across BC through the end of the week. Recent trends since my last post have been to decrease snow amounts across the Interior and Northern BC for later this week as the storms are trending weaker. The upcoming storm cycle will feature daily snow chances through Saturday, but these storms will be high moisture/weak energy storms that will dump heavy precipitation as the reach the Coast Range, but lose their punch as they move inland. Coast Range areas are on track to see the heaviest snow and precipitation this week, but from Thursday on rising snow levels mean that many areas will see rain with Whistler’s upper mountain above 1,500-1,800 meters offering the most reliable conditions. For powder day planning, Wednesday will be the best day across the Coast Range as well as the Kootenay/Lizard Range before the warmer air arrives. For higher elevation Interior areas, the best snow conditions can be expected on Thursday and Friday. Models diverge beyond Saturday as to whether or not we see a 1-2 day break or if the daily flow of storms continues. On the plus side, we should see colder air arrive early next week, and the next storm cycle (starting early/mid next week) could feature a stronger/better positioned jet stream and better energy, and as a result better snow potential for the Interior.

Short Term Forecast