6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Sunday, March 14, 2010

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The following discussion applies to Southwestern British Columbia, including Whistler Blackcomb, Hemlock and Mt. Cain; along with the Cascades of Washington including Mt. Baker, Stevens Pass and Badger Mtn.

The last half of this weekend looks quieter than the past few days, as we have a weak frontal system draped along the coast; but most of the precipitation will be along the coast and just offshore.  I am holding on to slim chances for light snow showers in British Columbia later today towards tonight with perhaps an inch or two of accumulation and snow levels near 3000'.  Most of Washington will just see cloudy skies prevail and an isolated flurry or two possible.  The quieter weather won't last long as a stronger front approaches on Monday.  An area of low pressure will form off the coast of Oregon as well and head up the coast the following 48 hours towards central B.C.  With the circulation around the low, much warmer air will filter into the region Monday and Tuesday before a cold front sweeps through on Wednesday.  Therefore, expect snow levels to climb dramatically to near 5000' in B.C. on Monday and 6000' in Washington.  Tuesday will have similar levels but by the afternoon and evening the levels will drop quickly down near 3000' by Tuesday night.  Snow will begin Monday and pick up during the overnight hours into Tuesday with moderate snows possible on Tuesday.  Accumulations will range from 2"-4" in B.C. above 5000' on Monday, to an inch or two above 6000' in Washington on Monday.  Tuesday we will see 8"-12" above 5000' in both regions with 3"-5" between 3000' and 5000'.

 By Wednesday, colder air will have briefly built in so snow levels will be near 3000' and an additional 2"-4" will be possible behind the front as the snow tapers off by the afternoon hours.  As we head towards Thursday and Friday, a ridge of high pressure begins to build back in allowing for drier weather and temperatures and corresponding snow levels to rise as well.  To see if that will last into the weekend, please see below in our long range outlook.

BT

Monday Mar 15, 2010 Hi 46°f / 8°c (base) Lo 33°f / 1°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Cloudy Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: SE at up to 5 mph.	Tuesday Mar 16, 2010 Hi 46°f / 8°c (base) Lo 25°f / -4°c (base) Sky Condition: Chance of Light Snow Precipitation: 30% Chance of snow Snow Potential Wind: SW at up to 10 mph.	Wednesday Mar 17, 2010 Hi 42°f / 6°c (base) Lo 22°f / -6°c (base) Sky Condition: Slight Chance of Light Snow Showers Precipitation: Slight Chance (20%) of snow Snow Potential Wind: NW at up to 10 mph.
Thursday Mar 18, 2010 Hi 42°f / 6°c (base) Lo 26°f / -3°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: NNW at up to 5 mph.	Friday Mar 19, 2010 Hi 40°f / 4°c (base) Lo 26°f / -3°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: W at up to 5 mph.	Saturday Mar 20, 2010 Hi 43°f / 6°c (base) Lo 24°f / -4°c (base) Sky Condition: Partly Cloudy Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: W at up to 5 mph.