Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Increasing cloud this morning becoming overcast with periods of snow starting near noon then steadier snow this evening, before tapering off overnight tonight. Total snowfall amounts up to 6-12 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. S-SE ridge winds near 20-30 km/h and gusts up to 35-45 km/h are expected through tonight with freezing levels up to 600-1000 m today/tonight.
Synopsis
A frontal system is expected to move across southern BC today with snow and light to moderate ridge winds this today/tonight. A ridge of high pressure will build tomorrow with fair and dry conditions with light ridge winds expected. Another frontal system associated with a Pacific low tracking into the US Northwest is expected to bring more snow and light to moderate ridge winds on Thursday. Freezing levels up to 800-1200 m are expected through Thursday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
Another ridge of high pressure will bring fair and dry conditions with light to moderate ridge winds on Friday. A weak disturbance may bring isolated flurries and light to moderate ridge winds overnight Friday into Saturday. Freezing levels up to 1200 m on Friday are expected to drop on Saturday up to 600 m.
Resort Elevations:
Valley Base (City of Kelowna) - 344m (1,128 ft)
Bottom of Gem Lake Express – 1,511m (4,957 ft)
Village Centre – 1,755m (5,757 ft)
Summit – 2,319m (7,606 ft)
Visitors should be aware that mountain weather can be variable and change quickly. Daytime temperatures can be 5C to 10C degrees cooler at the summit and sky conditions may vary with elevation. Summit levels are also often breezier as wind flows unimpeded by trees and buildings. If you are headed to the top, be prepared, dress appropriately and you be sure to enjoy all that Big White Mountain Resort has to offer. We will update our Weather Forecast daily during our Summer Hours of Operation.
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