Whistler: 165 inches and counting

There may be more than a week and a half left in November but Whistler has smashed its previous November snow records.

By November 19 418cm (165 inches) of snow has fallen on the Olympic resort. The previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164 inches). The snowfall record dates back to 1979.

“This is an unprecedented start to the season,” Anton Horvath, Whistler Mountain weather forecaster said in a release by the company.

“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.”

The annual average snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb is just over 10 metres or 33 feet.

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.

Guests looking to visit Whistler Blackcomb this season and take advantage of the incredible s

Posted by Brendon on November 20th, 2009 in Canada and Whistler

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