Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Overcast with periods of snow is expected today, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered flurries tonight. Snowfall amounts of 4-8 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. Light ridge winds this morning increasing to 15-25 km/h this afternoon/tonight with occasional gusts up to 30-40 km/h this afternoon. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1800 m today, then falling to 1200 m overnight tonight.
Synopsis
An impulse associated with a Pacific low tracking towards Oregon will bring periods of snow and light-moderate ridge winds today. An upper-level pattern is expected to bring instability to the region allowing for scattered flurries and light-moderate ridge winds tonight/tomorrow, followed by periods of snow and light-moderate ridge winds on Wednesday. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1300-1800 m today, 1800-2200 m tomorrow and 1300-1800 m on Wednesday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
Lingering instability may bring isolated flurries Thursday morning and moderate-strong ridge winds in the afternoon while gradually clearing. A ridge of high pressure is expected to build over the region by Friday with sunny skies and light ridge winds. Meanwhile, 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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