Whistler Snow Report
Welcome back to the Whistler snow report
for what will be another awesome winter season. It's official Whistler Blackcomb
has had the snowiest month on record for 25 years since the first data was
collected. Make sure you get to Whistler as soon as you can to enjoy the
record snowfall.
Currently we are are redirecting you to the
Whistler
Blackcomb website snow report for the most up to date reports brought to you by Environment
Canada.
To read the first hand conditions from previous seasons
look below.
First Hand Mountain
Conditions
Saturday, December 24th 2005
Merry Christmas for everyone at Whistler this Christmas.
The snow gods are on fire again delivering more than 20cm over the last 24 hours
for your Christmas enjoyment.
Be sure to get out into it early as the freezing levels are
rising and it will turn wet before you know it.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable stay in Whistler this
Christmas and we will see you all in the new year.
Sunday, April 24 2005
It has been a few days since I was last up Whistler mountain
as I have been out doing other activities in the beautiful sunshine and warm
mountain air.
Mountain conditions were very slushy and sticky but the
landings were soft making for a very enjoyable day in the terrain park or trying
something new.
It was rather overcast most of the day today and there were
even a few light showers. Visibility however was fine all day.
The Olympic run back down to Whistler mid-station is now very
sketchy and you have to un-strap and walk through mud for the last 100m.
It is a dirty experience and not worth the effort in these conditions.
The snow is melting quite rapidly and it is certainly nearing
the end of the season. Get up there sooner rather than later as there is
not too much longer left.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Soft
wet end of season conditions in effect.
Tuesday, April 19 2005
Bright sunshine and warm weather lately is absolutely
gorgeous lately and makes for some awesome snowboarding conditions. The
warm conditions mean the snow is slushy and soft and fun to board in.
Blackcomb mountain is now officially closed and all skiers
and snowboarders must head up Whistler mountain.
The terrain parks in Whistler are in full swing with many
people there to take advantage of the many rails and jumps that have been made.
That is where I hung around most of the day taking Emerald lift up each time.
There seemed to be a lot of people going up the lift even
around lunch time but the lines on the mountain lifts were nothing. This
meant that you could get many runs done in a short amount of time.
Be sure to head out to one of the local bars who are now
offering big savings like 2 for 1 deals and cheap beer once again.
Be sure to bring your camera up the mountain with you as
these conditions are great for taking photo's.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
Sunshine and slushy conditions up Whistler mountain as Blackcomb is now closed
for the season.
Tuesday, April 12 2005
Not much snowfall last night however there was still plenty
of nice snow to be ridden on in the upper alpine due to the diminishing crowds.
Your best bet was to head to the upper alpine and search for some fresh snow.
The cool temperatures meant that down lower the runs had iced
up and were quite hard for the morning up until lunchtime. However after
lunch they had slushed up a little making it softer and easier to board on.
The run out to the village on Blackcomb is getting very
sketchy now and is not really advised for beginners due to all the rocky patches
beginning to emerge. Beginners should stick to Whistler mountain but
experienced riders get up high and enjoy the late season riding.
There is a pacific front expected to arrive Thursday night
and dump significant amounts of snow over Friday and Saturday. 15-20cm
expected for both those days. It looks like a great weekend of boarding.
I have contracted a dreaded Canadian flu so will not be
boarding over the next few days in anticipation of feeling better for the great
weekend conditions that are forecast.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Still
plenty of good quality snow up there left over from the recent large snowfalls.
Monday, April 11 2005
17cm of fresh snowfall last night meant the mountains were in
excellent condition today with plenty of powder for everyone to enjoy.
The upper alpine was closed this morning due to high winds.
Around 11:30am they opened 7th heaven and we were one of the first up there.
There was not one track in the snow on the lift up and we were all exited of
what lay ahead.
Run after run of fresh powder and still very few people to
contend with in the lift line. You could still get fresh tracks at 2pm.
The snow was light and fluffy although the upper parts of 7th
Heaven were rather windblown. This made for some rough riding until you got
down the mountain a little into the good stuff.
The snow is good to the bottom of Exellerator lift but gets
slushy below there.
Check out some of the great entertainment events on at the
moment with the Telus ski and snowboard festival. I have been out to a few
concerts the past couple of nights and the quality of the bands and DJ's is
unreal.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Great
dry snow in the upper alpine, make the most of the great conditions up in the
higher altitudes.
Friday, April 8 2005
Conditions were great in the alpine today. The snow from
yesterday and last night meant there was a nice coating of powder everywhere to
enjoy.
Those who got up early were treated to fresh tracks and about
10cm of powder accumulating through yesterday and last night.
The cold conditions last night meant that the lower altitudes
were very icy until the sun made them slushy toward lunchtime. There was even
icy conditions in the alpine below the fresh snow and once the powder was pushed
around.
All in all it was a nice day up the mountain catering for all
levels of riding.
Today is the kick-off of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard
Festival and the town is alive with energy. The coming 9 days will see some
great entertainment and some awesome riding and skiing for all to enjoy.
Dry conditions are expected for tomorrow however there is
15-25cm of snow expected on Sunday. The long range forecast has a lot of snow
on the way so be ready to get up there and make the most of it.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Great
dry snow in the upper alpine with sunshine and unlimited visibility making
very enjoyable conditions
Thursday, April 7 2005
It was raining in the lower half of the mountains today and
visibility was very poor. However there was still some nice snow conditions up
in the higher elevations when the visibility improved.
Wet heavy conditions were experienced in the lower half and
drier snow conditions in the upper elevations.
The traffic was next to nothing up the mountains today.
People must have been put off by the less than ideal conditions. But those who
did venture up were treated to fresh snow up high and nobody there to track it
out before you. I was still getting fresh tracks at 2:30pm.
The weather is improving and there will be some great riding
tomorrow with the arrival of sunshine and improved visibility.
Dry conditions are expected for the next 2 days with a low
pressure system arriving on Sunday expected to bring 15-25cm of snow and lower
freezing levels.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snowing
steadily in the alpine but high freezing levels mean wet heavy conditions..
Wednesday, April 6 2005
After a day off yesterday I was up bright and early in huge
anticipation due to the 16cm of overnight snow. It looked great all the way
until I began my descent and realised the snow was very wet and heavy.
There had been plenty of snow dumped last night and it was
still quite fun for the first few hours of the day but it is a big leg workout.
Keeping speed on the wet snow was hard work and once it became tracked out was
very bumpy.
The upper alpine on Blackcomb was closed today due to high
winds and avalanche danger due to the wet heavy snow. However they did open up
Harmony late morning which I managed to be one of the first few there. The snow
was much better although still very wet and heavy.
The visibility was very poor and the wind was howling at the
peak of Harmony. It was not until half way back down to the lift could you
actually see anything in front of you. All these factors meant it was quite a
testing day for most people.
The forecast is for high freezing levels over the coming few
days and more of the heavy wet snow. Make sure you stretch to prevent stiffness
the next day.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Raining
to 1500m. Strong winds and limited visibility with wet, heavy snow.
Monday, April 4th 2005
You got it, we received a further 12cm of snow last night
keeping the supreme conditions in tact up both mountains. The sun shine came
through in patches today making it a very pleasant days riding.
I decided to head up to Whistler Peak today and explore the
bowls and tree runs that lead down to Highway 86. There was plenty of fresh
powder around for the entire day.
The crowds have died down which is awesome meaning that there
is a better chance of finding untracked snow and the lift lines are minimal if
there is a line at all.
Groomed runs stayed in good condition for the duration of the
day with the snow remaining good all the way down to Olympic station.
This is the best conditions that anyone could ask for so
there is no excuse not to get up there and enjoy.
With last nights snow we have received nearly 115cm of snow
in the past week. What more could you ask for.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
Pristine conditions with huge amounts of snow cover throughout both mountains
Sunday, April 3rd 2005
Another 11cm of snow fell last night and it just doesn't seem
like stopping. It was cloudy again today and snowing for the entire day in the
alpine.
I ventured up Whistler mountain today and found some of the
most amazing off piste tree runs which I never knew existed (and by the amount
of fresh snow nobody else knew about either.) With all the great snow we have
been receiving it is the perfect opportunity to explore new terrain and head off
piste. Ample snow cover means all those rocks and trees are covered enough to
board over.
The groomed runs were still in mint condition despite the
weekend traffic. The continual snowfall helps to prevent icy patches and keep
things fresh. It goes without saying with all the powder around that things get
pretty chopped up by the afternoon.
The ski out on Whistler is very sketchy now and it is not
advisable to ski or board below the mid-station of Whistler gondola. It is just
not worth ruining your gear for the sake of a 5 minute lift ride.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snow
galore on both mountains enabling lovers of any terrain to have the time of
there life
Saturday, April 2nd 2005
The Whistler snow report for today is: Fantastic. WOW, there
is really no way to describe how good the conditions were up in the alpine
today. Those who were up early got fresh tracks thanks to the alpine closure
due to strong winds yesterday and man was it worth it. There was about 50cm of
fresh champagne powder to ride on making it the best day of the entire season.
I know I keep saying each day that it is the best conditions
of the season, but it is the truth. Whistler Blackcomb just keeps getting
dumped on each night as we get hit by one pacific cold front after another.
Since March 16, just 17 short days ago we have received 185cm of snow and there
looks like more on the way.
Heading up high early today meant you could take advantage of
the new snow and make your own tracks. I got about 3 runs of freshies in before
it was too tracked out and the lift lines got long. This certainly proves that
getting up there for first lifts on days like today is well worth while.
7th Heaven was in pristine condition and Lakeside bowl still
had fresh tracks up to late morning. I dropped over the back into Horstman
glacier which also had great snow as usual and less crowds than the rest of the
mountain. My final run for the day was a hike over to Blackcomb glacier and a
heavenly run back down to the cat track out.
Sunday morning is the last day for the fresh tracks breakfast
program run by Whistler Blackcomb.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: 50cm+
of fresh powder in the alpine is the most fresh snow all season. Powder lovers
get out there and enjoy.
Friday, April 1st 2005
The Whistler snow report might sound like an April fools, but
its not. We received the biggest dump of the season last night with a whopping
43cm of snow falling! It did not snow all the way down to the village but
wasn't far off it.
The gondola at Whistler was broken down this morning making
for chaos down the bottom of the gondola's. There was a massive line for the
Blackcomb gondola and also for the Fitzsimmons Express chairlift. However the
wait was well worth it.
I decided on Blackcomb to try and get away from the crowds
however there were plenty of people out with the news of 43cm of powder. The
staff kept the lines moving smoothly and they die out throughout the day.
Boarding at lunch time is the quietest as everyone is getting inside eating.
I expected the powder to be heavy considering it didn't even
snow in the village and the fact that the alpine was closed. However I was
wrong. The snow was in perfect condition being light, fluffy and not too tiring
to ride. The many tree runs on Blackcomb are great fun with the full snow
coverage.
Get up there bright and early tomorrow morning to get those
fresh powder turns in the alpine which was closed today.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: The
best conditions of the season at the moment with fresh powder galore for
everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, March 31st 2005
We
received 3cm of fresh snow last night and the mountain is in great condition for
boarding and skiing.
I ventured up Whistler today and stayed
on Emerald chair the entire day due to the high winds and lack of visibility up
high. The snow was still in mint condition with plenty of fresh stuff just
off the runs.
The terrain parks are in great condition with plenty of new
obstacles to challenge all riders. There are a lot of little jumps just
off the runs of Emerald chairlift.
Plenty of snow is forecast
for the coming days and a possibility of it making it down to the village.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
The mountains are in great condition, stay in the alpine to avoid the slush.
Wednesday, March 30th 2005
2cm of new snow last night
just added on top of the consistent new snow we have been receiving the past 2
weeks. The conditions were great with clear skies, sunshine and great
snow.
I went up to the Horstman glacier initially and there
was great snow there as always. It seems to be very sheltered back there
not copping the high winds and sunshine like the rest of the mountain. I
find that the winds also blow the snow from 7th heaven side of the mountain and
drop it over the Horstman glacier side.
I did a few runs down
7th Heaven also and the snow was still quite good here although there were some
icy patches due to the high traffic and winds in this area.
Blackcomb glacier was the place to be with plenty of nice snow still to be
found. A small hike into backcountry from here and I managed to find fresh
powder runs. The glacier was the busiest I have seen it this year with the
track down the bottom being the most covered of the entire season.
The run home became quite slushy and sketchy below the bottom
of the Solar Coaster lift.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: The mountains
are in great condition, stay in the alpine to avoid the slush.
Tuesday, March 29th 2005
Headed up
at 9am with 3cm of new snow. The groomed runs were nice, and I still found a
heap of fresh tracks throughout Blackcomb mountain. With the sun shining down,
it was a great day.
Went on Rock & Roll, which was not
groomed, so you could feel the icy bits underneath. It wasn't too much fun. Next
was the glacier. Some nice freshies were found here and the run back down to
Excelerator was very nice, on soft packed powder.
Backstage
Pass was our next run and I still had fresh tracks on the side of the run. I was
surprised there were so many freshies I could find after Spring break (and the
lift lines were small). Last, certainly not least, we went right on the top of
7th Heaven and cut into the Cougar Shoot. Again, fresh tracks were had here.
Very, very nice.
An all round great day, with the runs and off
piste in great condition. The Whistler snow report is looking good for the next couple of
days.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report: Runs and
off piste are good. Head up for an enjoyable day.
Monday, March 28th 2005
Last night
we received 3cm of fresh snow and conditions were great up the mountain.
All the runs were in tip top condition and the off piste skiing and snowboarding
was excellent on top of the snow we received on the weekend.
Maintenance crews on both mountains have really done a great job with the
terrain parks with the most rails and kickers that have been present for the
entire season. There is options for all levels of board riders up both
mountains.
We have a significant amount of snow forecast for
the remainder of this week. On Thursday we are expected to get 25-35cm of snow
which will make great riding conditions on Friday before the weekend rush.
The 14 day forecast has rain and snow expected for the next 14 days in a row.
Make sure you get into the best conditions of the season.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Hit the park, runs or off piste.
Saturday, March 26th 2005
It snowed
15cm in the village last night, meaning that all the runs on both
mountains were covered today. It is another great day to explore those
runs that have not been open all season.
It felt like a lot
more than 15cm of snow up the mountain today, more like 20-30cm of fresh powder.
It is however a very heavy wet powder making it tough work to board all day.
The alpine was closed today due to very strong winds. This means that when
they reopen the alpine there will be a massive amount of powder to enjoy.
The Whistler snow report is: snow on the forecast for the coming week, be sure you get up
there to enjoy the conditions.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: The mountain is your oyster.
Friday, March 25th 2005
There was no new snow last night but the conditions are still great up the
mountains. The sun is out so get out there and enjoy the great conditions.
A slight crust has formed over the powder off piste, however the runs are in the
best conditions all year. There is a nice soft covering on top of the runs
and hardly any icy patches.
Get up there and enjoy the late
season conditions. There is a significant low pressure system arriving
this weekend so get ready for some more powder snow.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Stay on the runs for a smooth ride.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2005
There was another 2cm of snow last night but it was hardly
noticeable on top of the massive dumps we have had the last few days.
There is still plenty of nice snow out there to make tracks on.
Winds were very strong today especially at the peaks of
both mountains. It was really howling and blowing snow into your face.
However once you were in the protection of the mountain down a little lower
conditions were great. The fresh snow and sunshine is a perfect
combination.
We are expecting it
to be sunny for the next few days in to the weekend when a cold front will
arrive on Saturday and bring snow to the alpine and rain down low. Lets
hope we get big dumps like last weekend.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Fresh pow is found...just look out for
it.
Monday, March 21st 2005
Absolutely
no doubt about it. Today was the best day of the entire season up the mountain.
We had another 19cm of snow last night making it nearly 85cm for the last 5
days. And to top it off the snow today was truly champagne powder.
Both mountains are nearly 100% rideable with only the lower ski out runs a
little sketchy. Head up anywhere you like on either mountain and make the
most of these great late season conditions.
The tree runs in
the alpine are a lot of fun at the moment. There is enough snow around for
all the rocks and roots to be covered now.
Words cant really
explain how good it is up there at the moment. You have to come here
yourself to experience it.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: You would be crazy to not go up!
Sunday, March 20th 2005
20 odd
centimeters of snow was dumped in the village last night and plenty more came
down up the mountain. This on top of the recent snowfall means both
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have more fresh snow on them right now than
they have had all season.
The conditions were magnificent
today. It was dumping heavy snow all day today from just above base 2 on
Blackcomb, yet visibility was fine. Upper alpine was closed all day due to
high winds but the lower reaches of the mountain were awesome.
All those runs down low that you have wanted to ride all
season, but couldn't, are now boardable. There is at least 25cm of powder
all over both mountains all the way down to the village, although there is slush
from base 2 onwards due to the rain this morning.
Good news is
it is snowing again down in the village and we are expecting another 15-25cm
again tonight. Get out there and enjoy the best conditions Whistler
Blackcomb has had all season.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: What a day! Get up and out there...
Saturday, March 19th 2005
Oh yeah, we
received 15cm more fresh snow up the mountain last night making for some of the
best conditions we have had all season. The alpine is covered with powder
and it is not too hard to find some fresh tracks.
All of the
rocks (although still beware) were covered and there was enough snow for the
hard ice underneath not to be a problem for most of the day. Still the
lower alpine iced up in the afternoon, especially down the bottom of 7th Heaven
lift.
Also, the return run from the Blackcomb Glacier is very
bare with many rocky patches. I had to unstrap and walk across the
Horstman Creek. Beware of this when heading out on the northern runs of
Blackcomb. Hopefully we get heaps of snow to cover it tonight.
It is already snowing in the village and it is beginning to even accumulate down
here. I cannot wait for tomorrow morning.
Forecast this
morning was for a whopping 30-50cm for tonight however they have decreased that
to 30cm now. And 15 or so tomorrow. It is going to be epic up there
tomorrow.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Runs were good, still a little
sketchy off piste.
Thursday, March 17th 2005
We
received around 15cm of snow on Wednesday and it has made for some great spring
riding conditions up the mountain. We have waited a while for a decent
dump and it looks like more is on the way.
Harmony chairlift
basically had no line all day meaning quick uploads. This along
with the great combination of fresh powder and bright sunshine brought smiles to
all who were up there today.
There was still some icy patches
caused by the slush of the last week icing up but the soft snow on top was a
delight. Head high up both mountains and get into the good stuff.
Both Whistler and Blackcomb have closed the bottom sections of the mountains
from mid-station on Whistler and from the top of the gondola on Blackcomb. This
is due to the lack of snow coverage and exposed rocks. The bottom sections
of the terrain parks on Whistler have been closed also. To compensate they
have a lot more features in the upper park that they have created at the top of
Emerald lift.
There is more snow on the way with flurries
forecast for the coming 4 days. Get up there before the weekend when the
crowds arrive.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report: Head high for good snow.
Wednesday, March 16th 2005
It was snowing in the village this morning which means it must be dumping up top
of the mountains. Reports this afternoon are saying that we have had 14cm
of fresh snow around the roundhouse and even more up high.
I
did not have a chance to get up there today but I have heard reports that is was
fantastic in the afternoon when the clouds cleared and sun came out.
I will surely be up there first thing tomorrow morning. Hope to see you
there.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Should have gone up.
Sunday, March 13th 2005
Conditions
have really deteriorated up the mountain from the lack of snow and sunshine we
have been having.
There are rocks poking up everywhere which
you need to be careful of for your own safety and to not damage your board.
It is advisable to bring up an old board if you have the choice.
Conditions are very icy until around lunch time and into the afternoon, then
conditions turn slushy from the sunshine and traffic.
It is
very hard to find anywhere with good snow up the mountain. Fingers crossed
there is some snow on the way or our season is all but over.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: If you must go up. Do an afternoon sesh.
Tuesday, March 8th 2005
Rain up the
whole mountain over the last few days has made for some wet and slushy
conditions over the entirety of both mountains.
Heading up there today means getting
very wet and uncomfortable.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report:
Only for the very keen.
Monday, March 7th 2005
It was not
cold enough even up the top of the mountain to snow last night. We
received rain all the way up to 7th Heaven meaning conditions were slushy.
The slush however was very soft which made for some nice landings. It was
a great day to practice those new moves without hurting yourself too much.
There is more rain on the way tonight with the possibility of turning into snow
tomorrow morning.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Try those new moves with a soft
landing.
Sunday, March 6th 2005
Blackcomb
mountain was awesome all day today. Plenty of snow has fallen over the
last week and things are just getting better and better in the upper alpine.
There is plenty of fresh powder around 7th Heaven and over the back into
Horstman Glacier. The wind and fresh snow has created a lot of natural
jumps and bumps to have a lot of fun on.
The big wind lip that was up at 7th Heaven is forming again
and the one further down is still there for those looking for some airtime.
Perfect blue sky conditions were had this morning with the
cloud coming over in the afternoon along with some flurries. It is still
snowing up there now so fingers crossed we have another few cm's to board on
tomorrow.
Don't forget the weekend crowds will be gone
tomorrow so get up there and make the most of the great conditions.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Nice on and off the runs.
Saturday, March 5th 2005
I headed up
Blackcomb mountain to avoid the heavy weekend crowds for just one run today.
Blizzard like conditions up the top and a whiteout on most of the mountain meant
that I could barely see 5m in front of myself. It was snowing very hard
over most of the mountain but the lack of visibility made it tough. I
could not even see where the edge of the runs were.
Due to
these unsafe conditions I returned after only 1 run and will wait for tomorrow
when conditions clear.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Don't bother.
Friday, March 4th 2005
Whistler snow report: No recorded
snow last night, however a great day was had up the mountain today. It was
snowing heavily all day in the alpine with some of the thickest snow I have seen
this season.
Harmony Express lift was empty and I did not have
to line up once all day. It was great. You could do a whole run
without even seeing another soul.
Visibility was poor up high,
although once you worked your way below this conditions were great. There
was plenty of fresh snow to board on with plenty more falling from the sky.
Reports from friends also were great for Blackcomb mountain.
Lets hope the snow keeps up next week. There is
precipitation forecast however freezing levels are expected to rise to above
2200m.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report:
Head up for a good day.
Thursday, March 3rd 2005
Whistler snow report: No new snow
last night but efforts were rewarded with some nice snow left from the previous
couple of days where we have had over 11cm.
I went up Harmony on Whistler mountain today, choosing to head
high in search of cooler conditions. It was very warm up the mountain
today due to the clear skies. The runs were becoming very tracked out, however
the snow was still great.
Harmony has more snow with less ice
than Blackcomb from the recent snowfall. Slightly icy conditions and
massive moguls were experienced toward the end of the day from the heavy
traffic.
A 30+minute hike out to the Flute Bowl was well worth
it for the fresh tracks and ankle to knee deep powder. Not as much traffic
has gone through here so the boarding was terrific if you don't mind a moderate
hike in and out of your run.
The lower parts of the mountain
were as slushy as I have seen them.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Slushy at the bottom, snow at the top.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2005
Whistler snow report: 3cm of
fresh snow last night just added to the great conditions experienced up the
mountain yesterday. I headed for 7th Heaven again and explored
numerous runs back down the lift.
Cloud Nine was my run of
the day with some nice powder still to be found late in the day. All runs
down to just above the Solar Coaster were great with slush developing below this
point due to the snow turning to rain.
There was still icy
patches at random points throughout the mountain.
Get up there and enjoy the best conditions for a while.
More snow has been forecast for later in the week.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Some snow to play in.
Tuesday,
March 1st 2005
Whistler snow
report: Finally
we had a decent amount of snow on the mountains and wasn't it great. 6cm
of fresh snow last night made for some long awaited powder to board on.
7th Heaven on Blackcomb mountain was in great condition
today with the new snow. There were fresh tracks to be made everywhere up
there early this morning and even into the afternoon. There was a
lot of fresh snow over the back at Blackcomb Glacier, however the road out is
still a little icy and rocky.
Mogul's from the warm weather lately have frozen
and still pose an icy problem all over the hill. You can definitely hear
and feel the ice under the fresh snow. We need some more good snow like
this to make things even better.
With snow is forecast for the
coming 3 days so lets all pray we get more than we are supposed to.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Fresh powder in ice. Nice, but be
careful
Monday, February 28th 2005
Whistler snow report: Today was
a very nice day up the mountain. There was some nice snow from around Pig Alley and above on Whistler. The lower parts of the
mountain were slushy and heavy yet much better than the ice.
It was snowing from lunch time onward in the alpine today quite heavy at times.
Those big fluffy flakes that Whistler has not seen much of this season. It
snowed down to around the Creekside gondola mid-station.
The forecast is for much more snow to come over the next
few days. It even looks like snowing down in the valley tonight.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: See you up
on the mountain early tomorrow for powder runs.
Saturday, February 26th 2005
Whistler snow report: Conditions were very similar to yesterday. The slush froze solid overnight
making for some hard and icy conditions in the morning. As the day moved
on the warm temperatures turned the mountain into slush again.
Slushy conditions are much better than icy conditions so it made for some nice
boarding toward the end of the day.
Fingers crossed the coming
system brings some well needed snow to our mountains.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Icy in the mornings, slushy by the
afternoon
Friday, February 25th 2005
The Whistler snow report: Today was
actually a very good day on the mountain. The warmer temperatures meant
that minimal layers had to be warn and the snow was soft and slushy rather than
sheet ice.
This made for great conditions all over the
mountain. Seventh Heaven and over the back down into Horsteman Glacier and
over toward rock and roll and ridge runner.
The slopes are
certainly better in the earlier part of the day with it becoming very slushy and
heavy toward the end especially in the lower reaches.
All taken into account though there is some good boarding and
skiing to be done over both the mountains. Keep your eye out for loose
rocks that might damage your board.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snow has turned to slush.
Tuesday, February 22nd 2005
Headed
up Blackcomb mountain today with reports that it is handling the sun and dry
conditions the best. Thought I would try up very high in hope of some
loose snow amongst the ice. No such luck.
There is a lot
of ice all over the mountains, especially up high. The best bet is to stay
down lower on the runs where they are making snow during the night. At
least there is some softish manmade snow down there.
I was
shocked to see that they have demolished the massive wind lip that was just
below seventh heaven. Must have been too many injuries or it was proving
to be unsafe.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Stay low for a fun day.
Friday, February 18th 2005
Thought I
would give Whistler a try today. The sun is out again and conditions are
very comfortable. I hung around the terrain parks for most of the day taking
Emerald lift up.
The groomed runs were icy from around lunch
time but that is expected with the current conditions.
Make
sure you have a go at Nightmoves night boarding at Blackcomb base weekly on
Thursdays to Saturdays.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Spring conditions in place.
Thursday, February 17th 2005
Groomers were hard at it again last night getting the mountain ready. I
ventured up to 7th Heaven on Blackcomb.
I found Blackcomb glacier to be the best at the moment.
Groomed runs on Blackcomb mountain were turning icy toward the end of the day.
The current conditions are very warm and sunny which makes for some awesome
photo's. It looks to be sunny with great visibility for the rest of the
week so bring your camera's up the mountain with you.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Sunny days, icy mountain.
Tuesday, February 15th 2005
The Whistler snow report is no snowfall last
night and none on the horizon.
Runs are well groomed making for icy conditions throughout
both the mountains. I went up to 7thHeaven on Blackcomb today and had
a fun day on the windlips and terrain parks.
There is still a little fresh snow around if you search hard,
but you are going to have to venture off the groomed runs as they are icy.
The Blackcomb Glacier still had some good snow for boarding today.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: Icy runs. The
search for pow is hard.
Monday, February 14th 2005
The Whistler snow report says we got a trace of
new snow last night all the way down to the village. This didn't make much
difference to the mountain from the previous few days snow.
I went up Blackcomb today, groomed runs are in good condition
although has icy patches towards the end of the day, especially at lower
elevations.
The terrain parks at Blackcomb are in great condition with
plenty of options for all levels of riders. There are heaps of rails set
up and just as many kickers of all sizes. There is even a beginners park
setup up the top of Catskinner chair which is perfect for all of you looking to
get into rails for the first time.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: Mornings are
good. Afternoons get icy.
Sunday, February 13th 2005
The Whistler snow report is: We got 4 fresh centimetres of snow last night at the
Roundhouse. However I went up Whistler today and got fresh tracks.
It was more like 7-10cm up the top. This made for some
great riding on top of the previous day's few centimetres.
Also, I went through the upper and lower terrain parks on
Whistler which were all in good condition apart from some icy patches in the
lower parks. There are some nice rails and medium kickers up the top of
Emerald lift. This park has the best conditions of the two mountains
lately.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: A few icy
patches, but a good day.
Welcome back to the Whistler snow report for what will be
another awesome winter season. There has been over 3.5 metres of snow since the
new year and there is plenty of powder around.
Keep your eye on this page as we attempt to bring a
revolutionary daily video snow report to our site. We hoping to have the new
report underway this season.
A daily report should be live on this
page for the official opening of the season.
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Daily Whistler snow report
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Date:
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January 28th, 2006
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New Snow:
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27cm
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Current temperature:
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Peak:
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-10°C / 14°F
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Alpine:
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-5°C / 22°F
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Village:
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-1°C / 34°F
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Winds:
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Strong 24-47 km/h from the SE
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Visibility:
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Variable
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Snow! 60% chance of flurries this
afternoon. Snowfall acc 10-15cm. Alpine high -7, valley freezing
levels. . More snow in the forecast every day this week! 15-25cm
Sunday! Alpine low -8, valley freezing levels
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First Hand Mountain
Conditions
Saturday, December 24th 2005
Merry Christmas for everyone at Whistler this Christmas.
The snow gods are on fire again delivering more than 20cm over the last 24 hours
for your Christmas enjoyment.
Be sure to get out into it early as the freezing levels are
rising and it will turn wet before you know it.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable stay in Whistler this
Christmas and we will see you all in the new year.
Sunday, April 24 2005
It has been a few days since I was last up Whistler mountain
as I have been out doing other activities in
the beautiful sunshine and warm
mountain air.
Mountain conditions were very slushy and sticky but the
landings were soft making for a very enjoyable day in the terrain park or trying
something new.
It was rather overcast most of the day today and there were
even a few light showers. Visibility however was fine all day.
The Olympic run back down to Whistler mid-station is now very
sketchy and you have to un-strap and walk through mud for the last 100m.
It is a dirty experience and not worth the effort in these conditions.
The snow is melting quite rapidly and it is certainly nearing
the end of the season. Get up there sooner rather than later as there is
not too much longer left.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Soft
wet end of season conditions in effect.
Tuesday, April 19 2005
Bright sunshine and warm weather lately is absolutely
gorgeous lately and makes for some awesome snowboarding conditions. The
warm conditions mean the snow is slushy and soft and fun to board in.
Blackcomb mountain is now officially closed and all skiers
and snowboarders must head up Whistler mountain.
The terrain parks in Whistler are in full swing with many
people there to take advantage of the many rails and jumps that have been made.
That is where I hung around most of the day taking Emerald lift up each time.
There seemed to be a lot of people going up the lift even
around lunch time but the lines on the mountain lifts were nothing. This
meant that you could get many runs done in a short amount of time.
Be sure to head out to one of the local bars who are now
offering big savings like 2 for 1 deals and cheap beer once again.
Be sure to bring your camera up the mountain with you as
these conditions are great for taking photo's.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
Sunshine and slushy conditions up Whistler mountain as Blackcomb is now closed
for the season.
Tuesday, April 12 2005
Not much snowfall last night however there was still plenty
of nice snow to be ridden on in the upper alpine due to the diminishing crowds.
Your best bet was to head to the upper alpine and search for some fresh snow.
The cool temperatures meant that down lower the runs had iced
up and were quite hard for the morning up until lunchtime. However after
lunch they had slushed up a little making it softer and easier to board on.
The run out to the village on Blackcomb is getting very
sketchy now and is not really advised for beginners due to all the rocky patches
beginning to emerge. Beginners should stick to Whistler mountain but
experienced riders get up high and enjoy the late season riding.
There is a pacific front expected to arrive Thursday night
and dump significant amounts of snow over Friday and Saturday. 15-20cm
expected for both those days. It looks like a great weekend of boarding.
I have contracted a dreaded Canadian flu so will not be
boarding over the next few days in anticipation of feeling better for the great
weekend conditions that are forecast.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Still
plenty of good quality snow up there left over from the recent large snowfalls.
Monday, April 11 2005
17cm of fresh snowfall last night meant the mountains were in
excellent condition today with plenty of powder for everyone to enjoy.
The upper alpine was closed this morning due to high winds.
Around 11:30am they opened 7th heaven and we were one of the first up there.
There was not one track in the snow on the lift up and we were all exited of
what lay ahead.
Run after run of fresh powder and still very few people to
contend with in the lift line. You could still get fresh tracks at 2pm.
The snow was light and fluffy although the upper parts of 7th
Heaven were rather windblown. This made for some rough riding until you got
down the mountain a little into the good stuff.
The snow is good to the bottom of Exellerator lift but gets
slushy below there.
Check out some of the great entertainment events on at the
moment with the Telus ski and snowboard festival. I have been out to a few
concerts the past couple of nights and the quality of the bands and DJ's is
unreal.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Great
dry snow in the upper alpine, make the most of the great conditions up in the
higher altitudes.
Friday, April 8 2005
Conditions were great in the alpine today. The snow from
yesterday and last night meant there was a nice coating of powder everywhere to
enjoy.
Those who got up early were treated to fresh tracks and about
10cm of powder accumulating through yesterday and last night.
The cold conditions last night meant that the lower altitudes
were very icy until the sun made them slushy toward lunchtime. There was even
icy conditions in the alpine below the fresh snow and once the powder was pushed
around.
All in all it was a nice day up the mountain catering for all
levels of riding.
Today is the kick-off of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard
Festival and the town is alive with energy. The coming 9 days will see some
great entertainment and some awesome riding and skiing for all to enjoy.
Dry conditions are expected for tomorrow however there is
15-25cm of snow expected on Sunday. The long range forecast has a lot of snow
on the way so be ready to get up there and make the most of it.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Great
dry snow in the upper alpine with sunshine and unlimited visibility making
very enjoyable conditions
Thursday, April 7 2005
It was raining in the lower half of the mountains today and
visibility was very poor. However there was still some nice snow conditions up
in the higher elevations when the visibility improved.
Wet heavy conditions were experienced in the lower half and
drier snow conditions in the upper elevations.
The traffic was next to nothing up the mountains today.
People must have been put off by the less than ideal conditions. But those who
did venture up were treated to fresh snow up high and nobody there to track it
out before you. I was still getting fresh tracks at 2:30pm.
The weather is improving and there will be some great riding
tomorrow with the arrival of sunshine and improved visibility.
Dry conditions are expected for the next 2 days with a low
pressure system arriving on Sunday expected to bring 15-25cm of snow and lower
freezing levels.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snowing
steadily in the alpine but high freezing levels mean wet heavy conditions..
Wednesday, April 6 2005
After a day off yesterday I was up bright and early in huge
anticipation due to the 16cm of overnight snow. It looked great all the way
until I began my descent and realised the snow was very wet and heavy.
There had been plenty of snow dumped last night and it was
still quite fun for the first few hours of the day but it is a big leg workout.
Keeping speed on the wet snow was hard work and once it became tracked out was
very bumpy.
The upper alpine on Blackcomb was closed today due to high
winds and avalanche danger due to the wet heavy snow. However they did open up
Harmony late morning which I managed to be one of the first few there. The snow
was much better although still very wet and heavy.
The visibility was very poor and the wind was howling at the
peak of Harmony. It was not until half way back down to the lift could you
actually see anything in front of you. All these factors meant it was quite a
testing day for most people.
The forecast is for high freezing levels over the coming few
days and more of the heavy wet snow. Make sure you stretch to prevent stiffness
the next day.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Raining
to 1500m. Strong winds and limited visibility with wet, heavy snow.
Monday, April 4th 2005
You got it, we received a further 12cm of snow last night
keeping the supreme conditions in tact up both mountains. The sun shine came
through in patches today making it a very pleasant days riding.
I decided to head up to Whistler Peak today and explore the
bowls and tree runs that lead down to Highway 86. There was plenty of fresh
powder around for the entire day.
The crowds have died down which is awesome meaning that there
is a better chance of finding untracked snow and the lift lines are minimal if
there is a line at all.
Groomed runs stayed in good condition for the duration of the
day with the snow remaining good all the way down to Olympic station.
This is the best conditions that anyone could ask for so
there is no excuse not to get up there and enjoy.
With last nights snow we have received nearly 115cm of snow
in the past week. What more could you ask for.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
Pristine conditions with huge amounts of snow cover throughout both mountains
Sunday, April 3rd 2005
Another 11cm of snow fell last night and it just doesn't seem
like stopping. It was cloudy again today and snowing for the entire day in the
alpine.
I ventured up Whistler mountain today and found some of the
most amazing off piste tree runs which I never knew existed (and by the amount
of fresh snow nobody else knew about either.) With all the great snow we have
been receiving it is the perfect opportunity to explore new terrain and head off
piste. Ample snow cover means all those rocks and trees are covered enough to
board over.
The groomed runs were still in mint condition despite the
weekend traffic. The continual snowfall helps to prevent icy patches and keep
things fresh. It goes without saying with all the powder around that things get
pretty chopped up by the afternoon.
The ski out on Whistler is very sketchy now and it is not
advisable to ski or board below the mid-station of Whistler gondola. It is just
not worth ruining your gear for the sake of a 5 minute lift ride.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snow
galore on both mountains enabling lovers of any terrain to have the time of
there life
Saturday, April 2nd 2005
The Whistler snow report for today is: Fantastic. WOW, there
is really no way to describe how good the conditions were up in the alpine
today. Those who were up early got fresh tracks thanks to the alpine closure
due to strong winds yesterday and man was it worth it. There was about 50cm of
fresh champagne powder to ride on making it the best day of the entire season.
I know I keep saying each day that it is the best conditions
of the season, but it is the truth. Whistler Blackcomb just keeps getting
dumped on each night as we get hit by one pacific cold front after another.
Since March 16, just 17 short days ago we have received 185cm of snow and there
looks like more on the way.
Heading up high early today meant you could take advantage of
the new snow and make your own tracks. I got about 3 runs of freshies in before
it was too tracked out and the lift lines got long. This certainly proves that
getting up there for first lifts on days like today is well worth while.
7th Heaven was in pristine condition and Lakeside bowl still
had fresh tracks up to late morning. I dropped over the back into Horstman
glacier which also had great snow as usual and less crowds than the rest of the
mountain. My final run for the day was a hike over to Blackcomb glacier and a
heavenly run back down to the cat track out.
Sunday morning is the last day for the fresh tracks breakfast
program run by Whistler Blackcomb.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: 50cm+
of fresh powder in the alpine is the most fresh snow all season. Powder lovers
get out there and enjoy.
Friday, April 1st 2005
The Whistler snow report might sound like an April fools, but
its not. We received the biggest dump of the season last night with a whopping
43cm of snow falling! It did not snow all the way down to the village but
wasn't far off it.
The gondola at Whistler was broken down this morning making
for chaos down the bottom of the gondola's. There was a massive line for the
Blackcomb gondola and also for the Fitzsimmons Express chairlift. However the
wait was well worth it.
I decided on Blackcomb to try and get away from the crowds
however there were plenty of people out with the news of 43cm of powder. The
staff kept the lines moving smoothly and they die out throughout the day.
Boarding at lunch time is the quietest as everyone is getting inside eating.
I expected the powder to be heavy considering it didn't even
snow in the village and the fact that the alpine was closed. However I was
wrong. The snow was in perfect condition being light, fluffy and not too tiring
to ride. The many tree runs on Blackcomb are great fun with the full snow
coverage.
Get up there bright and early tomorrow morning to get those
fresh powder turns in the alpine which was closed today.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: The
best conditions of the season at the moment with fresh powder galore for
everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, March 31st 2005
We
received 3cm of fresh snow last night and the mountain is in great condition for
boarding and skiing.
I ventured up Whistler today and stayed
on Emerald chair the entire day due to the high winds and lack of visibility up
high. The snow was still in mint condition with plenty of fresh stuff just
off the runs.
The terrain parks are in great condition with plenty of new
obstacles to challenge all riders. There are a lot of little jumps just
off the runs of Emerald chairlift.
Plenty of snow is forecast
for the coming days and a possibility of it making it down to the village.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report:
The mountains are in great condition, stay in the alpine to avoid the slush.
Wednesday, March 30th 2005
2cm of new snow last night
just added on top of the consistent new snow we have been receiving the past 2
weeks. The conditions were great with clear skies, sunshine and great
snow.
I went up to the Horstman glacier initially and there
was great snow there as always. It seems to be very sheltered back there
not copping the high winds and sunshine like the rest of the mountain. I
find that the winds also blow the snow from 7th heaven side of the mountain and
drop it over the Horstman glacier side.
I did a few runs down
7th Heaven also and the snow was still quite good here although there were some
icy patches due to the high traffic and winds in this area.
Blackcomb glacier was the place to be with plenty of nice snow still to be
found. A small hike into backcountry from here and I managed to find fresh
powder runs. The glacier was the busiest I have seen it this year with the
track down the bottom being the most covered of the entire season.
The run home became quite slushy and sketchy below the bottom
of the Solar Coaster lift.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: The mountains
are in great condition, stay in the alpine to avoid the slush.
Tuesday, March 29th 2005
Headed up
at 9am with 3cm of new snow. The groomed runs were nice, and I still found a
heap of fresh tracks throughout Blackcomb mountain. With the sun shining down,
it was a great day.
Went on Rock & Roll, which was not
groomed, so you could feel the icy bits underneath. It wasn't too much fun. Next
was the glacier. Some nice freshies were found here and the run back down to
Excelerator was very nice, on soft packed powder.
Backstage
Pass was our next run and I still had fresh tracks on the side of the run. I was
surprised there were so many freshies I could find after Spring break (and the
lift lines were small). Last, certainly not least, we went right on the top of
7th Heaven and cut into the Cougar Shoot. Again, fresh tracks were had here.
Very, very nice.
An all round great day, with the runs and off
piste in great condition. The Whistler snow report is looking good for the next couple of
days.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report: Runs and
off piste are good. Head up for an enjoyable day.
Monday, March 28th 2005
Last night
we received 3cm of fresh snow and conditions were great up the mountain.
All the runs were in tip top condition and the off piste skiing and snowboarding
was excellent on top of the snow we received on the weekend.
Maintenance crews on both mountains have really done a great job with the
terrain parks with the most rails and kickers that have been present for the
entire season. There is options for all levels of board riders up both
mountains.
We have a significant amount of snow forecast for
the remainder of this week. On Thursday we are expected to get 25-35cm of snow
which will make great riding conditions on Friday before the weekend rush.
The 14 day forecast has rain and snow expected for the next 14 days in a row.
Make sure you get into the best conditions of the season.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Hit the park, runs or off piste.
Saturday, March 26th 2005
It snowed
15cm in the village last night, meaning that all the runs on both
mountains were covered today. It is another great day to explore those
runs that have not been open all season.
It felt like a lot
more than 15cm of snow up the mountain today, more like 20-30cm of fresh powder.
It is however a very heavy wet powder making it tough work to board all day.
The alpine was closed today due to very strong winds. This means that when
they reopen the alpine there will be a massive amount of powder to enjoy.
The Whistler snow report is: snow on the forecast for the coming week, be sure you get up
there to enjoy the conditions.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: The mountain is your oyster.
Friday, March 25th 2005
There was no new snow last night but the conditions are still great up the
mountains. The sun is out so get out there and enjoy the great conditions.
A slight crust has formed over the powder off piste, however the runs are in the
best conditions all year. There is a nice soft covering on top of the runs
and hardly any icy patches.
Get up there and enjoy the late
season conditions. There is a significant low pressure system arriving
this weekend so get ready for some more powder snow.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Stay on the runs for a smooth ride.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2005
There was another 2cm of snow last night but it was hardly
noticeable on top of the massive dumps we have had the last few days.
There is still plenty of nice snow out there to make tracks on.
Winds were very strong today especially at the peaks of
both mountains. It was really howling and blowing snow into your face.
However once you were in the protection of the mountain down a little lower
conditions were great. The fresh snow and sunshine is a perfect
combination.
We are expecting it
to be sunny for the next few days in to the weekend when a cold front will
arrive on Saturday and bring snow to the alpine and rain down low. Lets
hope we get big dumps like last weekend.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Fresh pow is found...just look out for
it.
Monday, March 21st 2005
Absolutely
no doubt about it. Today was the best day of the entire season up the mountain.
We had another 19cm of snow last night making it nearly 85cm for the last 5
days. And to top it off the snow today was truly champagne powder.
Both mountains are nearly 100% rideable with only the lower ski out runs a
little sketchy. Head up anywhere you like on either mountain and make the
most of these great late season conditions.
The tree runs in
the alpine are a lot of fun at the moment. There is enough snow around for
all the rocks and roots to be covered now.
Words cant really
explain how good it is up there at the moment. You have to come here
yourself to experience it.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: You would be crazy to not go up!
Sunday, March 20th 2005
20 odd
centimeters of snow was dumped in the village last night and plenty more came
down up the mountain. This on top of the recent snowfall means both
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have more fresh snow on them right now than
they have had all season.
The conditions were magnificent
today. It was dumping heavy snow all day today from just above base 2 on
Blackcomb, yet visibility was fine. Upper alpine was closed all day due to
high winds but the lower reaches of the mountain were awesome.
All those runs down low that you have wanted to ride all
season, but couldn't, are now boardable. There is at least 25cm of powder
all over both mountains all the way down to the village, although there is slush
from base 2 onwards due to the rain this morning.
Good news is
it is snowing again down in the village and we are expecting another 15-25cm
again tonight. Get out there and enjoy the best conditions Whistler
Blackcomb has had all season.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: What a day! Get up and out there...
Saturday, March 19th 2005
Oh yeah, we
received 15cm more fresh snow up the mountain last night making for some of the
best conditions we have had all season. The alpine is covered with powder
and it is not too hard to find some fresh tracks.
All of the
rocks (although still beware) were covered and there was enough snow for the
hard ice underneath not to be a problem for most of the day. Still the
lower alpine iced up in the afternoon, especially down the bottom of 7th Heaven
lift.
Also, the return run from the Blackcomb Glacier is very
bare with many rocky patches. I had to unstrap and walk across the
Horstman Creek. Beware of this when heading out on the northern runs of
Blackcomb. Hopefully we get heaps of snow to cover it tonight.
It is already snowing in the village and it is beginning to even accumulate down
here. I cannot wait for tomorrow morning.
Forecast this
morning was for a whopping 30-50cm for tonight however they have decreased that
to 30cm now. And 15 or so tomorrow. It is going to be epic up there
tomorrow.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Runs were good, still a little
sketchy off piste.
Thursday, March 17th 2005
We
received around 15cm of snow on Wednesday and it has made for some great spring
riding conditions up the mountain. We have waited a while for a decent
dump and it looks like more is on the way.
Harmony chairlift
basically had no line all day meaning quick uploads. This along
with the great combination of fresh powder and bright sunshine brought smiles to
all who were up there today.
There was still some icy patches
caused by the slush of the last week icing up but the soft snow on top was a
delight. Head high up both mountains and get into the good stuff.
Both Whistler and Blackcomb have closed the bottom sections of the mountains
from mid-station on Whistler and from the top of the gondola on Blackcomb. This
is due to the lack of snow coverage and exposed rocks. The bottom sections
of the terrain parks on Whistler have been closed also. To compensate they
have a lot more features in the upper park that they have created at the top of
Emerald lift.
There is more snow on the way with flurries
forecast for the coming 4 days. Get up there before the weekend when the
crowds arrive.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report: Head high for good snow.
Wednesday, March 16th 2005
It was snowing in the village this morning which means it must be dumping up top
of the mountains. Reports this afternoon are saying that we have had 14cm
of fresh snow around the roundhouse and even more up high.
I
did not have a chance to get up there today but I have heard reports that is was
fantastic in the afternoon when the clouds cleared and sun came out.
I will surely be up there first thing tomorrow morning. Hope to see you
there.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Should have gone up.
Sunday, March 13th 2005
Conditions
have really deteriorated up the mountain from the lack of snow and sunshine we
have been having.
There are rocks poking up everywhere which
you need to be careful of for your own safety and to not damage your board.
It is advisable to bring up an old board if you have the choice.
Conditions are very icy until around lunch time and into the afternoon, then
conditions turn slushy from the sunshine and traffic.
It is
very hard to find anywhere with good snow up the mountain. Fingers crossed
there is some snow on the way or our season is all but over.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: If you must go up. Do an afternoon sesh.
Tuesday, March 8th 2005
Rain up the
whole mountain over the last few days has made for some wet and slushy
conditions over the entirety of both mountains.
Heading up there today means getting
very wet and uncomfortable.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report:
Only for the very keen.
Monday, March 7th 2005
It was not
cold enough even up the top of the mountain to snow last night. We
received rain all the way up to 7th Heaven meaning conditions were slushy.
The slush however was very soft which made for some nice landings. It was
a great day to practice those new moves without hurting yourself too much.
There is more rain on the way tonight with the possibility of turning into snow
tomorrow morning.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Try those new moves with a soft
landing.
Sunday, March 6th 2005
Blackcomb
mountain was awesome all day today. Plenty of snow has fallen over the
last week and things are just getting better and better in the upper alpine.
There is plenty of fresh powder around 7th Heaven and over the back into
Horstman Glacier. The wind and fresh snow has created a lot of natural
jumps and bumps to have a lot of fun on.
The big wind lip that was up at 7th Heaven is forming again
and the one further down is still there for those looking for some airtime.
Perfect blue sky conditions were had this morning with the
cloud coming over in the afternoon along with some flurries. It is still
snowing up there now so fingers crossed we have another few cm's to board on
tomorrow.
Don't forget the weekend crowds will be gone
tomorrow so get up there and make the most of the great conditions.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Nice on and off the runs.
Saturday, March 5th 2005
I headed up
Blackcomb mountain to avoid the heavy weekend crowds for just one run today.
Blizzard like conditions up the top and a whiteout on most of the mountain meant
that I could barely see 5m in front of myself. It was snowing very hard
over most of the mountain but the lack of visibility made it tough. I
could not even see where the edge of the runs were.
Due to
these unsafe conditions I returned after only 1 run and will wait for tomorrow
when conditions clear.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Don't bother.
Friday, March 4th 2005
Whistler snow report: No recorded
snow last night, however a great day was had up the mountain today. It was
snowing heavily all day in the alpine with some of the thickest snow I have seen
this season.
Harmony Express lift was empty and I did not have
to line up once all day. It was great. You could do a whole run
without even seeing another soul.
Visibility was poor up high,
although once you worked your way below this conditions were great. There
was plenty of fresh snow to board on with plenty more falling from the sky.
Reports from friends also were great for Blackcomb mountain.
Lets hope the snow keeps up next week. There is
precipitation forecast however freezing levels are expected to rise to above
2200m.
projectpulp.com's
Whistler snow report:
Head up for a good day.
Thursday, March 3rd 2005
Whistler snow report: No new snow
last night but efforts were rewarded with some nice snow left from the previous
couple of days where we have had over 11cm.
I went up Harmony on Whistler mountain today, choosing to head
high in search of cooler conditions. It was very warm up the mountain
today due to the clear skies. The runs were becoming very tracked out, however
the snow was still great.
Harmony has more snow with less ice
than Blackcomb from the recent snowfall. Slightly icy conditions and
massive moguls were experienced toward the end of the day from the heavy
traffic.
A 30+minute hike out to the Flute Bowl was well worth
it for the fresh tracks and ankle to knee deep powder. Not as much traffic
has gone through here so the boarding was terrific if you don't mind a moderate
hike in and out of your run.
The lower parts of the mountain
were as slushy as I have seen them.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Slushy at the bottom, snow at the top.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2005
Whistler snow report: 3cm of
fresh snow last night just added to the great conditions experienced up the
mountain yesterday. I headed for 7th Heaven again and explored
numerous runs back down the lift.
Cloud Nine was my run of
the day with some nice powder still to be found late in the day. All runs
down to just above the Solar Coaster were great with slush developing below this
point due to the snow turning to rain.
There was still icy
patches at random points throughout the mountain.
Get up there and enjoy the best conditions for a while.
More snow has been forecast for later in the week.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Some snow to play in.
Tuesday,
March 1st 2005
Whistler snow
report: Finally
we had a decent amount of snow on the mountains and wasn't it great. 6cm
of fresh snow last night made for some long awaited powder to board on.
7th Heaven on Blackcomb mountain was in great condition
today with the new snow. There were fresh tracks to be made everywhere up
there early this morning and even into the afternoon. There was a
lot of fresh snow over the back at Blackcomb Glacier, however the road out is
still a little icy and rocky.
Mogul's from the warm weather lately have frozen
and still pose an icy problem all over the hill. You can definitely hear
and feel the ice under the fresh snow. We need some more good snow like
this to make things even better.
With snow is forecast for the
coming 3 days so lets all pray we get more than we are supposed to.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Fresh powder in ice. Nice, but be
careful
Monday, February 28th 2005
Whistler snow report: Today was
a very nice day up the mountain. There was some nice snow from around Pig Alley and above on Whistler. The lower parts of the
mountain were slushy and heavy yet much better than the ice.
It was snowing from lunch time onward in the alpine today quite heavy at times.
Those big fluffy flakes that Whistler has not seen much of this season. It
snowed down to around the Creekside gondola mid-station.
The forecast is for much more snow to come over the next
few days. It even looks like snowing down in the valley tonight.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: See you up
on the mountain early tomorrow for powder runs.
Saturday, February 26th 2005
Whistler snow report: Conditions were very similar to yesterday. The slush froze solid overnight
making for some hard and icy conditions in the morning. As the day moved
on the warm temperatures turned the mountain into slush again.
Slushy conditions are much better than icy conditions so it made for some nice
boarding toward the end of the day.
Fingers crossed the coming
system brings some well needed snow to our mountains.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Icy in the mornings, slushy by the
afternoon
Friday, February 25th 2005
The Whistler snow report: Today was
actually a very good day on the mountain. The warmer temperatures meant
that minimal layers had to be warn and the snow was soft and slushy rather than
sheet ice.
This made for great conditions all over the
mountain. Seventh Heaven and over the back down into Horsteman Glacier and
over toward rock and roll and ridge runner.
The slopes are
certainly better in the earlier part of the day with it becoming very slushy and
heavy toward the end especially in the lower reaches.
All taken into account though there is some good boarding and
skiing to be done over both the mountains. Keep your eye out for loose
rocks that might damage your board.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Snow has turned to slush.
Tuesday, February 22nd 2005
Headed
up Blackcomb mountain today with reports that it is handling the sun and dry
conditions the best. Thought I would try up very high in hope of some
loose snow amongst the ice. No such luck.
There is a lot
of ice all over the mountains, especially up high. The best bet is to stay
down lower on the runs where they are making snow during the night. At
least there is some softish manmade snow down there.
I was
shocked to see that they have demolished the massive wind lip that was just
below seventh heaven. Must have been too many injuries or it was proving
to be unsafe.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Stay low for a fun day.
Friday, February 18th 2005
Thought I
would give Whistler a try today. The sun is out again and conditions are
very comfortable. I hung around the terrain parks for most of the day taking
Emerald lift up.
The groomed runs were icy from around lunch
time but that is expected with the current conditions.
Make
sure you have a go at Nightmoves night boarding at Blackcomb base weekly on
Thursdays to Saturdays.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Spring conditions in place.
Thursday, February 17th 2005
Groomers were hard at it again last night getting the mountain ready. I
ventured up to 7th Heaven on Blackcomb.
I found Blackcomb glacier to be the best at the moment.
Groomed runs on Blackcomb mountain were turning icy toward the end of the day.
The current conditions are very warm and sunny which makes for some awesome
photo's. It looks to be sunny with great visibility for the rest of the
week so bring your camera's up the mountain with you.
projectpulp.com's Whistler snow report: Sunny days, icy mountain.
Tuesday, February 15th 2005
The Whistler snow report is no snowfall last
night and none on the horizon.
Runs are well groomed making for icy conditions throughout
both the mountains. I went up to 7thHeaven on Blackcomb today and had
a fun day on the windlips and terrain parks.
There is still a little fresh snow around if you search hard,
but you are going to have to venture off the groomed runs as they are icy.
The Blackcomb Glacier still had some good snow for boarding today.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: Icy runs. The
search for pow is hard.
Monday, February 14th 2005
The Whistler snow report says we got a trace of
new snow last night all the way down to the village. This didn't make much
difference to the mountain from the previous few days snow.
I went up Blackcomb today, groomed runs are in good condition
although has icy patches towards the end of the day, especially at lower
elevations.
The terrain parks at Blackcomb are in great condition with
plenty of options for all levels of riders. There are heaps of rails set
up and just as many kickers of all sizes. There is even a beginners park
setup up the top of Catskinner chair which is perfect for all of you looking to
get into rails for the first time.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: Mornings are
good. Afternoons get icy.
Sunday, February 13th 2005
The Whistler snow report is: We got 4 fresh centimetres of snow last night at the
Roundhouse. However I went up Whistler today and got fresh tracks.
It was more like 7-10cm up the top. This made for some
great riding on top of the previous day's few centimetres.
Also, I went through the upper and lower terrain parks on
Whistler which were all in good condition apart from some icy patches in the
lower parks. There are some nice rails and medium kickers up the top of
Emerald lift. This park has the best conditions of the two mountains
lately.
projectpulp.com's Whistler
snow report: A few icy
patches, but a good day.
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