Weather Forecast
Detailed Forecast
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries today becoming scattered flurries tonight. Isolated snowfall amounts of 2-4 cm are possible by tomorrow morning. Light ridge winds this morning increasing to 15-25 km/h gusting up to 30-40 km/h this afternoon/tonight. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 2000 m today, then falling to 800 m overnight tonight.
Synopsis
An upper-level pattern is expected to bring instability to the region allowing for isolated/scattered flurries and light-moderate ridge winds today/tomorrow. Next, a mix of sun and cloud with moderate-strong ridge winds are expected on Thursday as the upper-level pattern exits the region. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 1500-2000 m are expected today/tomorrow, then falling to 1000-1500 m on Thursday.
3 to 5 Day Outlook
A ridge of high pressure is expected to build over the region by Thursday night with mainly sunny/clear skies, milder temperatures and light ridge winds on Friday/Saturday. Meanwhile, freezing levels up to 2000-2500 m on Friday and up to 2500-3000 m on Saturday 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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