Whistler Passes Record 4m November Snowfall
Whistler Passes Record 4m November Snowfall
Published : 21-Nov-2009 09:40
Whistler Blackcomb has officially surpassed the previous record of snow in the month of November with 418cm (165 inches) of snow falling as of Thursday, November 19. The previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164 inches). The snowfall record dates back to 1979.With 10 days left in the month, the previous November snow record will be further blown out of the snow" with the forecast calling for another 65-95cm (26-37 inches) to fall by Monday.
"This is an unprecedented start to the season," says Anton Horvath, Whistler Mountain weather forecaster. "The excitement of locals and guests alike is palpable, and the timing of this record breaking event happening this year as we prepare to be a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is just icing on the cake. Whistler Blackcomb is well known for the copious amount of snow it receives on an annual basis. The fact that we're only 87cm (34 inches) from reaching the half way point of our annual average snowfall, shows how incredible the start of this season really is."
The annual average snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb is just over 10 metres or 33 feet.
With 11 days left in November, there is plenty more snow on the way. The Environment Canada Alpine Forecast is calling for 50- 75cm (20-30 inches) of snow in the next 24 hours and the long-range outlook is also calling for more snow throughout the weekend, with a possible 65-95cm (26-37 inches) by Monday.
"I've skied here for over 15 years and I've never seen this much snow so early in a season, it seems like every day's snowfall is topping the last," say's Stephen Butt, Communications Coordinator and voice of the Snow Phone for Whistler Blackcomb. "We have already received one third of our average annual snowfall for the entire season and it's only four days into the season, it's unbelievable!"
With all this new snow, operations crews are hard at work getting ready to open Creekside Gondola and Garbanzo Express, in anticipation of what should be another amazing weekend. On Saturday, in addition to the Whistler Village Gondola, guests will be able to upload and download Whistler Mountain via the Creekside Gondola with access to Red Chair, Emerald Express, Franz's and Garbanzo Chair.
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