Detailed Forecast
Overcast with periods of light snow today, becoming steadier snow overnight tonight. Snowfall amounts up to 5-10 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. S-SW ridge winds up to 25-35 km/h gusting to 40-50 km/h today/tonight. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1200-1600 m today, then falling to 1000-1400 m tonight.
Synopsis
A series of impulses associated with successive Pacific lows crashing into the BC south coast are expected to bring periods of snow through tomorrow. A ridge of high pressure rebuilds briefly on Saturday with fair and dry conditions expected. Moderate ridge winds today/tonight, becoming moderate-strong tomorrow and finally light-moderate on Saturday. Meanwhile, freezing level up to 1200-1600 m are also expected today, increasing to 1400-1800 m tomorrow, and further to 1800-2200 m on Saturday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
An impulse associated with a Pacific low is expected to bring periods of snow Sunday afternoon into Monday. Moderate ridge winds are expected on Sunday/Monday. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1800-2200 m on Sunday are expected to fall to 1400-1800 m on Monday.