Happy Friday, Whistler! Here's how your weekend is shaping up in the resort.
Today's forecast calls for mainly sunny skies with a high of about -5 C in Whistler. A low of -11 C is expected overnight, with a chance of flurries. Looking to tomorrow, the forecast calls for more flurries, with a high of about -3 C.
An arctic outflow warning remains in effect for the Whistler Valley this morning.
"An arctic airmass over central BC is bringing outflow winds through the Whistler Valley. Wind chill values near minus 20 are expected this morning, and will moderate later this morning," it reads. "Any outdoor activity exposes you to an increased risk of frostbite. Avoid exposed locations near the water where winds and wind chill are greatest. Ensure that shelter is provided for pets and outdoor animals."
The Whistler Community Services Society's extreme weather shelter is open tonight for anyone needing respite from the cold.
On the mountain, Whistler Blackcomb is forecasting a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of about -10 C, a low of about -12 C, and calm winds. The freezing level sits at about 600 metres. The mountain operator is reporting no fresh snow in the past 12 hours, and a base depth of about 186 cm.
WB is reporting 74 groomed runs and 795 acres on Whistler, and 73 groomed runs and 820 acres on Blackcomb.
Alpine surface conditions are listed as machine-groomed, and mid-mountain is variable.
"An Arctic airmass will continue to keep conditions cold and mostly sunny throughout the weekend and into the first half of next week. Alpine temperatures are expected to range from -7 to -13 through the week. Ridge winds generally look light becoming moderate on Saturday as some more cloud moves across the mountains," WB said in its morning report.
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The avalanche danger rating in the Sea to Sky is currently considerable, according to Avalanche Canada.
"The sun may be out but dangerous avalanche conditions persist. Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes," the forecaster said on its website.
As always, check your favourite weather and conditions apps for the latest, as things can change in an instant out there.
DriveBC is showing no major disruptions on Highway 99 this morning.
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Stay safe out there, and check back with Pique for all the latest Whistler news.
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