January ends with a Flurry of snow at Whistler BLackcomb

02-03-2008

18cm of Snow Fell Last Day of January, Bringing Month Snowfall Total to 264cm

 

WHISTLER, BC, February 1, 2008 – January was a mix of snow and sun (but mostly snow), drawing sun worshipers and powder hogs to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. The average snowfall in January is 209cm which was hit on the 15^th of this month. In total, January received 264cm of snow.

 

“So far this season we’ve received over 22.5 feet of snow which means we’re two thirds of the way to hitting the annual average snowfall of 33.5 feet – and we’re not even half way through the season,” says Alex Hearn, the voice of the Whistler Blackcomb snowphone. “We’ve had epic conditions right from the get-go and as we transition into February, we’re looking at more big snowfall days.

Bestskiweather.com weather forecaster Jim Roemer is calling for “a short term blocking ridge to break down over the Gulf of Alaska” in the next few days. Roemer continues “the weather pattern appears as it will bring huge snows to much of BC over the next 10 days. The biggest of storms will come from around February 5 to 7th, when Whistler could see 1.3 to 2.5 feet of snow.”

Combine great snow conditions with stellar events and February is shaping up to be a great month. February 12 is the two year countdown mark for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.  The Whistler World Cup presented by TELUS is February 18-24 and February 27-29 the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Team will be showcasing their work on Whistler Mountain.

Up to date weather and snow communication can be found at whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/snowreport and last minute accommodation is available at whistlerblackcomb.com/lastminute.

 

 

Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark Peak to Peak Gondola project underway, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to the continent's two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

 

ABOUT INTRAWEST

Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts.  The company has interests in eleven resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America.  In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe.  Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com

 

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