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Centimeters?? What the..!

      1cm = .39 inch
      10cm = 3.9 inch
      30.5 cm = 1 foot        
      100cm = 1 meter   
      1 meter = 3.24 feet or slighty
       more than a yard.

Celsius Explained.
There is still one nation left in this world where the Fahrenheit scale is used to measure temperature. You know who you are. Here is a quick Celsius refresher. Water freezes at 0c therefore anything between -1c and -10c is good for snow while still comfortable for people. As far as aprés in the village is concerned people will sit outside on the patios at about 5c. Yes I know, people have been known to sit outside at
-10c but those are the ones feeling no pain.


West Coast Weather

Most of our weather comes from the Pacific Ocean. When it hits us from the South West it comes more or less from the direction of Hawaii. It usually means warm air carrying lots of water we call those systems the Pineapple Express. Sometimes these systems go crazy bringing floodlevel amounts of rain those systems are said to carry a Tropical Punch. Nothing wrong with Hawaii of course but being in the snow business we like our weather systems to come from Alaska.

 

 

May. 14 '05 11:00 AM Overcast Var. Vis.Wind SE 20 k/h
Peak 2c Alpine 5c Valley 12c NewSnw 0cm  Base 133 cm

Ok guys, it's all over but the shouting. The Crud to Mud race has been cancelled because of a lack of crud. Normally the Crud to Mud is my official switchover from board to bike but I've actually been biking full on for more than a month and I've only been up to board once or twice during that time. Let's do it all again next season this time with snow!

May. 07 '05 04:00 PM Some Clouds Unltd Vis.Wind E 5 k/h
Peak 2c Alpine 4c Valley 16c NewSnw 0cm  Base 158 cm

It's winding down quickly now. Big Red is done for the season things are getting seriously slushy. The big question is, where will the Crud to Mud race switch over point be? Last year it was just below the bottom of Emerald Chair, will we get that low this time?

May. 02 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Unltd Vis.Wind SE 15 k/h
Peak 1c Alpine 4c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm  Base 172 cm

It looks like we have a bit of a whimpie sytem hanging overhead. Nothing much is falling out, probably a good things because the freezing level is way high. Anyway it's May so we can't really expect any more snow and besides we're all getting seriously in to mountain biking now.

Apr. 26 '05 10:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd Vis.Wind E 5 k/h
Peak 7c Alpine 12c Valley 16c NewSnw 0cm  Base 193 cm

It's warm people, real warm! Things will start to cool down tomorrow but there will still be plenty of sunshine. Most excellent spring skiing conditions I'd say.

Apr. 23 '05 09:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd Vis.Wind S 15 k/h
Peak -2c Alpine 4c Valley 12c NewSnw 0cm  Base 210 cm

More sun, an other centimeter melted away. It's going fast now guys, will we make it to June 5th?

Apr. 22 '05 12:00 PM Blue Sky Unltd Vis.Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak 7c Alpine 12c Valley 19c NewSnw 0cm  Base 211 cm

Dudes! What can I tell you. It's sunshine as far as the eye can see. Forget your layers bring a t-shirt, lot's of sunscreen and get here before all the snow has melted.

Apr. 20 '05 09:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd Vis.Wind SE 15 k/h
Peak 0c Alpine 5c Valley 10c NewSnw 0cm  Base 245 cm

Uh Oh, missed a few days didn't I? Well what can I say, it's spring skiing to the max. Plenty snow plus sunshine what more do you need. It's going to be like this at least until Sunday.

Apr. 17 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Var Vis.Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -8c Alpine -5c Valley 3c NewSnw 14cm  Base 250 cm

Ok Ladies and G's we got you an other 14cm, anything else we can do for you this fine day? I am afraid the kitchen is now closed we may have a few fresh cm's left for you but springskiing (with sun and stuff) will arrive tomorrow and that will most likely be it for this season. Oh yeah, before I forget Blackcomb closes today!

Apr. 16 '05 09:00 AM Overcast Var Vis.Wind SE 40 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -2c Valley 1c NewSnw 23cm  Base 239 cm

23cm not enough for you? There is more (much) in the offing. As far as the freezing level is concerned dude, we've got slush in the village, you don't need to go all that high to get to it. Tomorrow and Monday are shaping up as epic days, just thought I'd let you know.

Apr. 15 '05 11:00 AM Overcast Var Vis.Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -6c Alpine -5c Valley 3c NewSnw 5cm  Base 225 cm

Big snow's a'coming today and tomorrow followed by a clearing trend starting early on Sunday. Do I need to say more??

Apr. 14 '05 10:00 AM Some cloud Unltd Vis.Wind SW 15 k/h
Peak -6c Alpine -6c Valley 3c NewSnw 1cm  Base 236 cm

An other excellent day. Packed powder with some freshies if you know where to look for them. Don't know 'bout the weatherman though, big snow tomorrow says he. See it, believe it says I.

Apr. 13 '05 09:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd Vis.Wind SE 15 k/h
Peak -10c Alpine -6c Valley 1c NewSnw 3cm  Base 241 cm

Excellent conditions. get here quick, an other storm should get here by the afternoon.and (get this) significant snow is expected between now and the weekend.

Apr. 12 '05 09:00 AM Overcast Unltd Vis. Wind E 10 k/h
Peak -9c Alpine -6c Valley 1c NewSnw 3cm  Base 240 cm

The freezing level is nice and low. If there is to be any precip this would be the time! Big snow coming again tomorrow says the man.

Apr. 11 '05 07:00 PM Overcast Var Vis. Wind S 35 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -5c Valley 6c NewSnw 16cm  Base 237 cm

Gorgeous conditions today, I finally got on the Peak Chair when it just started running, got to cut some excellent lines before they were all gone. The man says we'll have flurries for the rest of the week.

Apr. 10 '05 10:00 AM Clear Unltd Vis. Wind S 10 k/h
Peak -8c Alpine -2c Valley 3c NewSnw 0cm  Base 225 cm

Snow's a'coming. Hey, I hear you say, do you really need more snow? Does a bear shit in the woods, say I.

Apr. 09 '05 09:00 AM Clear Unltd Vis. Wind SW 20 k/h
Peak -9c Alpine -5c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm  Base 240 cm

There is more snow ánd low freezing levels coming up next week. Winter isn't done yet in these here parts meanwhile get up here, take advantage of the snow and enjoy the unlimited views.

Apr. 08 '05 11:00 AM Overcast Var Vis. Wind S 15 k/h
Peak -12c Alpine -7c Valley 4c NewSnw 5cm  Base 247 cm

Good it's cold again. You get 5 cm of snow yet you end up with a smaller base! That's what warm weather and misery rain will do to you. Meanwhile we're having a bright clear day, let's go for it.

Apr. 07 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Var Vis. Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine 1c Valley 4c NewSnw 5cm  Base 255 cm

The word is warm as in too. Yes we did get 24cm if you add last night and the whole of yesterday. It got a little cap'n crunch on the hill later in the day cap'n crunch as in crunchy peanut butter but there is lots of it and when things cool down it'll dry out nicely. Things will cool down tonight and then we should start to see some sun late Friday and Saturday. An excellent beginning to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival me thinks!

Apr. 05 '05 08:00 AM Overcast Var Vis. Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak -10c Alpine -8c Valley 0c NewSnw trace Base 245 cm

We're going to get some more snow today -whoopie!! (see yesterday) Anyway it's all good I think that today I will partake. Later.

Apr. 04 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Var Vis. Wind SE 15 k/h
Peak -6c Alpine -5c Valley 3c NewSnw 25 cm  Base 245 cm

25cm today 13cm yesterday and yada yada yada. Hé we had more than a meter dropped on us in the last week one does turn a bit blasé after a while don't you know. Today I did my taxes and thank you very much for feeling my pain. I think I will get up there tomorrow and yes to those of you who can't be here, I feel your's.

Apr. 02 '05 12:00 PM Overcast Var Vis. Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -6c Alpine -5c Valley 3c NewSnw 14 cm  Base 229 cm

More to come (snow that is). What else would you like to know? Yes, you can still ski out but keep in mind most of the snow fell above Olympic Station, conditions are marginal on lower run out.

Apr. 01 '05 01:00 PM Overcast Var Vis. Wind SE 40 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -2c Valley 4c NewSnw 43 cm  Base 233 cm

43cm! Enough for you? What, you decided to go to some other mountain resort? Can't blame you buttuh April Fool!! Anyway it's all good. More for me!

Mar.30 '05 07:00 PM Clear Sky Unltd Vis. Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak -8c Alpine -5c Valley 7c NewSnw 0 cm  Base 196 cm

The ski-out on Whistler is getting very sketchy now. I am going to have to check out for a few days and when I get back on the hill I am sure it'll all be gone. To me that means the official arrival of spring skiing. It's all good though because conditions on top were gorgeous again today and the man still insists there is more snow on the way

Mar.29 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky Var Vis. Wind SE 30 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -6c Valley 6c NewSnw 2 cm  Base 196 cm

We had some snow in the late morning, we'll find out how much it was when they do the official measurement tonight. Big snow is coming on Thursday, it looks like we'll pass the 2 meter yet.

Mar.28 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky Var Vis. Wind S 30 k/h
Peak -6c Alpine -7c Valley 3c NewSnw 2 cm  Base 194 cm

Excellent conditions in the Alpine. Fair to good above Mid station but the ski out runs are getting very marginal now. This is going to be an eventful week as far as the weather is concerned. Lots of precip but where is that freezing level going to hang out?

Mar.27 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky Var Vis. Wind S 20 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -1c Valley 6c NewSnw 3 cm  Base 192 cm

Excellent conditions, A little wet further down down the hill but all in all an excellent Easter Weekend. There is more snow in the forecast so we may make the 2 meter mark yet. Stay tuned.

Mar.26 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky Var Vis. Wind SE 30 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -1c Valley 4c NewSnw 20 cm  Base 198 cm

Serious gorgeousitty is the order of the day here. Note that we've just about hit the 2 meter mark! Big snow in March.. Who knew?

Mar.25 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky Var Vis. Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -7c Alpine -3c Valley 6c NewSnw 0 cm  Base 176 cm

Snow's a'coming I can feel it in my bones (also every weather forecast I hear tells the same story). We may have snow falling on us from now until next Friday. Will we pass the 2 meter mark after all? At this point I'd say yes.

Mar.24 '05 06:00 PM Cloudy Sky UnLtd Vis. Wind S 20 k/h
Peak -10c Alpine -7c Valley 3c NewSnw 0 cm  Base 179 cm

Excellent conditions and a chance of more snow. Easter is looking good indeed. The man says we'll have significant precipitation over the weekend while the freezing level will bounce around the midstation level. Bring it on!

Mar.22 '05 06:00 PM Blue Sky UnLtd Vis. Wind S 20 k/h
Peak -9c Alpine -7c Valley 6c NewSnw 2 cm  Base 190 cm

An other glorious day in our revitalized Winter Resort. Plenty snow, blue skies, if you can't be here - as always. I feel your pain.

Mar.21 '05 06:00 PM Overcast Ltd Vis. Wind SE 50 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -4c Valley 1c NewSnw 26 cm  Base 188 cm

An afternoon report for a change. Great conditions, riding from top to bottom on Whistler is on again although not officially. For those of you keeping track we received 84 cm of fresh since Tuesday a week ago!! Happy days are here again.

Mar.20 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Ltd Vis. Wind SE 50 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -4c Valley 1c NewSnw 23 cm  Base 165 cm

It's a Winter Wonderland out there, trees heavy with snow, drive ways needing to be cleared again. We jumped straight from Spring back into Winter. If you don't mind I have to get up there and partake in the festivities. Later!

Mar.19 '05 08:00 AM Overcast Var vis. Wind SE 20 k/h
Peak -10c Alpine -9c Valley 0c NewSnw 15 cm  Base 150 cm

Yesterday in the afternoon the snow came again and as I look out the window it's still snowing down here at village level. Mother Nature, you're a bag! Here it is March and finally the snow starts falling. It's too late for a lot of you I know but there is still Easter and the World Ski and Snowboard Festival so we won't let it go to waste. Later!

Mar.18 '05 09:00 AM Blue Sky Ltd vis. Wind W 2 k/h
Peak -10c Alpine -7c Valley -1c NewSnw 0 cm  Base 130 cm

That 14cm yesterday made all the difference. The place looks like a regular skiresort in spring. Good snow in the alpine and from Blackcomb mountain you can still slide into the village. On Whistler mountain downloading is in effect from Olympic station. Oh yeah, before I forget. There is more snow in the forecast.

Mar.17 '05 08:00 AM Blue Sky Ltd vis. Wind NE 15 k/h
Peak -12c Alpine -9c Valley -4c NewSnw 14cm  Base 138 cm

It's back to sunshine and spring conditions after we had a one day wonder come by and drop off 14 cm of fresh. We could use a few more one day wonders!

Mar.16 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Ltd vis. Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -7c Alpine -3c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm  Base 124 cm

Whoda thunk it? It's snowing, big time, top to botom!! Big fat flakes are falling on the village as I write this. This is só weird. Stay Tuned!

Mar.15 '05 09:00 AM Light Cloud Unltd vis. Wind S 15 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -2c Valley -2c NewSnw 0cm  Base 124 cm

The weatherman is staying consistent snow is still in the forecast for Wednesday. Anybody interested in laying some bets?

Mar.14 '05 09:00 AM Light Cloud Unltd vis. Wind SW 5 k/h
Peak -1c Alpine 3c Valley 0c NewSnw 0cm  Base 125 cm

Snow by Wednesday? How about I'll believe it when I see it. Meanwhile it spring conditions all around. Hardpack in the morning slush by the afternoon.

Mar.13 '05 08:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd vis. Wind W 15 k/h
Peak -3c Alpine -1c Valley -2c NewSnw 0cm  Base 125 cm

An other beach day here in Whistler. Don't forget your sunscreen or else you're going to get seriously burned. Downloading from Whistler mountain is now in effect. You can still ski down from Blackcomb.

Mar.12 '05 08:00 AM Blue Sky Unltd vis. Wind SW 15 k/h
Peak -7c Alpine -3c Valley -2c NewSnw 0cm  Base 125 cm

It's freezing all the way down at village level. What is this, the return of winter? Some disturbances are coming this way, they'll start ariving on Tuesday. Might they bring ... (dare I say the word)... Snow??? The tension is thick in the air..Stay Tuned!

Mar.11 '05 08:00 AM High clouds Unltd vis. Wind SW 30 k/h
Peak 2c Alpine 3c Valley 5c NewSnw 0cm  Base 128 cm

It's still too warm but that will change tonight we may even have the freezing level drop all the way down to the village level as to snow???? Who knows..

Mar.09 '05 10:00 AM Overcast Var Vis. Wind SW 15 k/h
Peak -1c Alpine 4c Valley 7c NewSnw 0cm  Base 135 cm

What can I say? It still sucks, I am happy when it doesn't rain. It looks like it's going to stay dry for the rest of this day and things will cool down over the weekend. Will it be cold enough for the snowguns? We'll see, the guns are still out there ready to be fired up the moment the mercury drops below freezing.

Mar.08 '05 08:00 AM Overcast Var Vis. Wind S 30 k/h
Peak -2c Alpine -1c Valley 4c NewSnw 0cm  Base 139 cm

Nothing new to report, we're still fighting unseasonally high temps so all we can do for now is hope for no precip. The snow starts out hard but does get nice and soft as the day progresses for those of you who like a little give when you crash.

Mar.07 '05 08:00 AM Overcast VarVis. Wind S 5 k/h
Peak -2c Alpine 0c Valley 7c NewSnw 0cm  Base 140 cm

It's warming up again people. I am starting to get that Tropical Punch feel again we got mid January. According to the man it's going to stay warm until the end of the week.

Mar.06 '05 08:00 AM Light Cloud Unltd Vis. Wind S 20 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -2c Valley 1c NewSnw 6cm  Base 144 cm

Fresh snow, that can't be bad. The snowline was about halfway down Upper Olympic on Whistler mountain yesterday. Emerald and Red chairs were well above the freezing level

Mar.04 '05 08:00 AM High Overcast Var Vis. Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak -2c Alpine -1c Valley -2c NewSnw 0cm  Base 139 cm

The warm weather (it gets way above freezing during the day) is really eating into our snow. This is going to be a short season!.

Mar.03 '05 08:00 AM sun/cloud Unltd Vis. Wind SE 10 k/h
Peak -5c Alpine -3c Valley 2c NewSnw 1cm  Base 140 cm

The freezing level is climbing. We don't need precipatation for the next few days. Mom nature are you listening? Conditions are good in the alpine right now.

Mar.02 '05 09:00 AM Cloudy Skies Var Vis. Wind SE 25 k/h
Peak -4c Alpine -1c Valley 3c NewSnw 5cm  Base 143 cm

We've got a series of weak Pacific systems coming this way so there is more precip in our future. As usual it's all about the freezing level. Meanwhile come and enjoy or 11cm of fresh.

Mar. 01 '05 11:00 AM Cloudy Skies Var Vis. Wind SE 20 k/h
Peak -2c Alpine -1c Valley 4c NewSnw 6cm  Base 138 cm

New snow in the alpine, more's coming, stay in touch.