Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Overcast with snow today, at times moderate, followed by scattered flurries tonight. Snowfall amounts of 7-15 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. Ridge winds 20-30 km/h gusting up to 35-45 km/h this morning, increasing to 30-40 km/h gusting up to 45-55 km/h this afternoon through tonight. Freezing levels up to 800-1200 m are also expected through tonight.
Synopsis
A series of impulses from multiple Pacific lows are expected to bring unsettled conditions through the weekend with snow, at times moderate today, then scattered flurries tonight through tomorrow morning, and more snow, at times moderate, tomorrow afternoon/night. Light-moderate ridge winds this morning, increasing to moderate-strong this afternoon and finally to strong-extreme tomorrow evening into Sunday. Freezing levels up to 1000-1500 m through tonight, then increasing to 1500-2000 m tomorrow/Sunday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
Successive impulses from more Pacific lows are expected to bring more periods of snow Monday/Tuesday with moderate to strong ridge winds expected. Freezing levels up to 1500-2000 m are also expected.
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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