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Whistler Weather - Conditions, Forecasts & Snow Predictions


Spring/Summer 2009 Weather Observances & Predictions

The end of May to the beginning of June was hot, hot, hot in Whistler and the rest of southern BC. Many a record was broken and it was much drier than normal with little to no rainfall.

Environment Canada predicts that this warmer than normal trend with continue through to August.

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Get independent Whistler weather,  snow predictions, forecasts, resources, blogs, and historical statistics.

What to wear, when the most snow falls, and how many layers to bring are important questions to answer before traveling to Whistler. If you're planning on an outdoor adventure vacation, then the weather is something you need to know about!

2009 Whistler Snow & Weather Predictions : Got Powder?

First Snow Photo: September 22, 2008

2009 will be a big snow year for Whistler Blackcomb. 

That's why we weren't surprised when the first snow fell Sept 22, 2009. (Photo courtesy of Whistler-Blackcomb).

The independent weather forecasters below predict normal to big Pacific Northwest snowfalls:

Whistler Weather Predictions for Skiers & Riders

Above average precipitation + normal to slightly warmer temperatures = SNOW in the alpine!

We can't wait!

 

Whistler - Current Temperatures  & Snow Conditions

 

Current Whistler Weather & 5 Day Forecasts

Find the most recent Whistler weather forecasts and conditions. Choose one of these authoritative sources and travel knowing you are prepared for the weather in Whistler:

 

Independent Whistler Weather Blogs & Other Local Weather Sites

Read independent local weather blogs to get the real scoop on actual skiing/riding conditions in Whistler. Get the insider connection by reading Whistler weather conditions from real people like you, who are actually on the mountain!

There's no spin, hiding or dodging the real questions, like how long the line-ups are, whether the runs are icy or whether or not its dumping RAIN at the top.

 

Whistler Backcountry Weather Advisory

 

Whistler Weather & Snow Statistics

How Much Does it Snow in Whistler?

Here are some snowfall statistics. Highlighted numbers show the months where it snowed the most in each year! As you can see, there isn't really a consistent pattern when it comes to which month is the best for snow. They're all pretty great!

Snowfall by Year & Month
Year

2008/2009

2007/2008

2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001
Month

cm

in

cm

in

cm
in
cm
in
cm
in
cm
in
cm
in
cm
in
cm
in
Nov.

150

59

162

64

416 164 114.5 45
81
31
178
70
110
43
151
59
87
34
Dec.

169

67

260

102

275 108 139 55
130
51
300
118
335
132
377
148
171
67
Jan.

118

47

264

104

254 100 469 185
42
16
201
79
178
70
164
65
163
64
Feb.

143

56

100

39

147 58 112 44
47
18
111
44
54
21
231
91
53
21
Mar.

236

93

170

67

198 78 243 97
143
56
15
63
336
132
149
59
124
49
Apr.

72

28

55

22

103 40 103 40
197
78
20
8
194
76
51
20
137
54
May

42

17

8

3

23 9 11 4
45
18
6
2
23
9
41
16
71
22

 

What's the Average Alpine Temperature? (ie: what kind of clothes should you bring!)

The moral of this story is to bring lots of layers and be prepared for anything!. As a general rule of thumb, March & April are much warmer.

Average Alpine Temperatures
 
Lows
Highs
 
°C
°F
°C
°F
Dec - Feb -12 11 -5 23
Mar - May -8 19 5 42

 

How Cold is it in the Village or in the Valley?

There's a big difference between the alpine and the valley/Village. You'll need lots of layers to enjoy yourself at all elevations!

 

Average Valley Temperatures

 

Lows
Highs
 
°C
°F
°C
°F
November -1 30 5 41
December -5 23 -1 30
January -8 18 -2 28
February -5 23 3 37
March -3 27 8 46
April 2 36 11 52
May 7 44 17 62
June 9 48 21 70
July 11 52 27 80
August 11 52 27 80
September 8 46 20 68
October 3 38 16 60

 

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