Posted: Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Sunday January 29th, 2012 Whistler
Hairfarmers
Sun., Jan. 29, 3:30 & 8:30 p.m.
@ Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) 4165 Springs Lane, Whistler Village (map) 604.905.2220
Live Music
Voted Whistler’s fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their huge list of cover classics, the latest hits, and some originals too for the Kokanee après ski party and then again for Kokanee Afterburn
Humans
Mon., Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.
@ Longhorn Saloon 4284 Mountain Square, Whistler Village (map) 604-932-5999
Live Music
The the indie-electro-soul-dance-pop and whatever else duo returns to Whistler for another show that’s sure to leave to sweating on the dance floor. With an opening set by Blood Diamonds.
Alpine Forecast
Sunday
High: 1. Low: 0.
Cloudy. Snow. Accumulations: 7-15 cm
Freezing level: rises to 1000
Winds: SSW 20-40
Valley Forecast
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Saturday night
Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Temperature steady near minus 1. |
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Sunday
Snow changing to rain in the morning. High plus 3. |
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Snow Report
Whistler Blackcomb 100% Open
Last Updated: 1/28/2012 7:38:07 AM
Snow
| New |
24 Hours |
48 Hours |
7 Days |
Snowbase |
| 2 cm |
3 cm |
5 cm |
84 cm |
241 cm |
| 1 in |
1 in |
2 in |
33 in |
94 in |
Total cumulative snowfall
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| 664 cm |
| 261 in |
Weather
| Temp at |
Winds |
Visibility |
| Peak |
-4°C / 26°F |
37-44 km/h from the SW |
Variable |
| Alpine |
-3°C / 27°F |
19-31 km/h from the S |
| Village |
0°C / 32°F |
N/A |
| Synopsis: |
| Light Snow increasing in afternoon. Accumulations 3-6cm. High -3 Low -6. Freezing level 700m. Winds: S 20-35 -Sunday- Cloudy with Snow. Accumulations 7-15cm. High -2 Low -3. Freezing level 900m. Winds: SSW 20-40
Events in Whistler Village
Sat., Jan. 28, 8 p.m.
Live Music
Vancouver indie pop trio hits Whistler. With special guest Ali Milner, in her first Whistler performance since Cover Me Canada. Tickets $15, available at GLC.
When: Sat., Jan. 28, 9 p.m.
Vancouver’s finest skate-punk/snow-metal band are coming back to Whistler. Let’s Shred the Gnar! With special guests, Penetration: The Lords of Porn Metal. Tickets $5 @ the Door.
Through Jan. 28, 8-12 a.m.
Charities, Fundraisers, Outdoors, Recreation, Sports
The 19th Annual TELUS Winter Classic is a fundraising event hosted by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. It is a fun-filled weekend of wine tastings, gourmet food, ski events and a mountain top gala. Tickets sell out fast so book your team or purchase event tickets today.
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Posted: Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Whistler January 19th, 2012
Ruckus Deluxe
Thu., Jan. 19, 3:30-9 p.m.
@ Merlin’s Bar & Grill 4553 Blackcomb Way, Whistler Upper Village (map) 604.938.7700
Live Music
Ruckus Deluxe features Chad Oliver, with an amazing vocal range and innovative acoustic guitar style, and Ian Cameron who shreds on fiddle, electric guitar and mandolin. They cover a huge range of material, including unique versions of rock classics, pop and alt favourites and traditional Celtic and country.
Jay Greenway
Thu., Jan. 19, 9 p.m.
@ Crystal Lounge 4154 Village Green, Whistler General Whistler Area (map) 1-800-667-3363
Live Music
Local acclaimed singer songwriter playing covers and originals from all genres of music, including adult contemporary.
Alpine Forecast
Thursday
High: -15. Low: -17.
Mostly cloudy.
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: NE 20-40
Valley Forecast
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Thursday
Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 29. |
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Thursday night
Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning late this evening. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 10. Wind chill minus 18. |
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Tuesday Jan 10th, 2012 in Whistler
Skating at Whistler Olympic Park
Through Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Family Fun, Pets,
Sports
Rental skates are $5 and the rental outlet is open between 11am and 2pm then from 6pm to 9pm. The site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Podium Ceremonies has been transformed into a skating rink for the winter season. Free
Valley Forecast
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Tuesday
Sunny. High plus 1. |
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Tuesday night
Clear. Low minus 11. |
Alpine Forecast
Tuesday
High: -2. Low: -6.
Mostly clear.
Freezing level: 800 m
Winds: NW 10-20
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Monday, January 9th, 2012
Whistler January 9th, 2012
Telus Winter Classic
Jan. 27-28, 8-12 a.m.
@ Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains Whsitler, Whistler General Whistler Area (map) 604.938.7321
Charities, Fundraisers,
Outdoors, Recreation,
Sports
The 19th Annual TELUS Winter Classic is a fundraising event hosted by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. It is a fun-filled weekend of wine tastings, gourmet food, ski events and a mountain top gala. Tickets sell out fast so book your team or purchase event tickets today.
Hairfarmers
Mon., Jan. 9, 9 p.m.
@ Buffalo Bill’s 4122 Village Green, Whistler Village (map) (604) 932-6613
Live Music
The legendary duo is back for the winter performing the hits and party songs you know.
Games Night
Mon., Jan. 9, 7 p.m.
@ Whistler Public Library 4329 Main St, whistler, bc, Whistler General Whistler Area (map)
Family Fun, Pets
Hosted by the Friends of the Whistler Public Library. Bring a friend. Play an old favourite or learn a new game. Win great prizes! Refreshments! Scrabble, Risk, Sorry, Bananagrams, Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Clue, Backgammon, Boogle, and the Game of Things. Please feel free to bring your own game to play. No registration required. Free
Valley Forecast
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Monday
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Temperature steady near plus 3. |
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Monday night
Cloudy. Clearing overnight. Fog patches overnight. Low minus 5. |
Alpine Forecast
Monday
High: -1. Low: -3.
Mostly cloudy. Snow turns to snow showers. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: drop to 800 m
Winds: SW 25-45
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Friday, January 6th, 2012
Fabulous Friday, Jan 6th, 2012
Skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza
Through Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Family Fun, Pets,
Sports
Rental skates are $5 and the rental outlet is open between 11am and 2pm then from 6pm to 9pm. The site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Podium Ceremonies has been transformed into a skating rink for the winter season. Free
Brother Twang
Fri., Jan. 6, 9:45 p.m.
@ Tapley’s Pub 4068 Golfers Approach, Whistler Village (map) 604-932-4011
Live Music
Brother Twang will be unleashing their Mixed Musical Assault on the unsuspecting masses. Blistering originals and creative covers are on the griddle!
Valley Forecast
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Friday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Temperature steady near plus 1. |
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Friday night
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Low minus 1. |
Alpine Forecast
Friday
High: -4. Low: -6.
Mostly cloudy. Occasional light flurries. Accumulations: trace-2 cm
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: SSW 15-5
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Jan 5th, 2012 In Whistler
Jay Greenway
Thu., Jan. 5, 9 p.m.
@ Crystal Lounge 4154 Village Green, Whistler
Live Music
Local acclaimed singer songwriter playing covers and originals from all genres of music, including adult contemporary.
Gnar Boots Collection
Thu., Jan. 5, 9 p.m.
@ Doc Branigan’s 201-2075 Lake Placid Road, Whistler Creekside (map) 604-962-7220
Live Music
The Gnar Boots Collective rocks in the New Year with a Thursday night performance at Doc’s featuring She Stole My Beer keyboardist Jordan White. Blues, rock, jam band classics and special guest performers from Blackestra the family of Whistler Musicians.
Valley Forecast
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Thursday
Showers. Temperature steady near plus 3. |
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Thursday night
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Low minus 2. |
Alpine Forecast
Thursday
High: -2. Low: -3.
Cloudy. Light snow. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: drops to the village
Winds: WSW 20-40
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
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Posted: Thursday, December 29th, 2011
I believe I can speak for us all when I say, With open arms and warm hearts we welcomed the wonderful snow storm we received for Christmas holidays!
Thanks to the 100cm of fresh over the last 7 days, we now have a spectacular base of 186cm of wonderful fluffy white snow.
Snow Report
New 24 hours 48 hours
16cm/6inches 19sm/7inches 41cm/16inches
WhistlerBlackcomb Alpine Forecast
Issued Thursday, December 29, 2011 5 AM
Synopsis
Expect clearing skies this morning, then mainly dry through the day today. Clouds increase again in the afternoon though as the next weather system approaches. Heavy snow and gusty winds will be developing this evening.
Snow continues through the day Friday with strong winds at times. Freezing levels will be lowering through the day Friday.
Dry and cooler conditions are expected to return for the weekend.
Enjoy the wonderful skiing on Whistler and Blackcomb today for all of us working away, shoveling that fresh snow, instead of shredding it!
Here’s some fun stuff to do after a day on slopes.
The Whistler Holiday Experience
Through Jan. 2, 2012, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
@ Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way,
An indoor family fun zone featuring a mini putt course, air hockey, fooseball, bouncy castles, crafts and video games. Parents can relax in the lounge area and enjoy a coffee or hot cocoa while the kids play. On Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 staff will be enjoying time with their families so no operations these two days. Free
Thursdays, 9 p.m.
@ Moe Joe’s 4115 Golfers Approach,
After a couple of years, and countless raging parties in and around Sydney, DanceClub has jumped the pond and are ready to tear Whistler a new one. Danceclub residents The Awkward Boys will be providing the beats.
Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.
@ Garfinkel’s 4308 Main St.
Friendly skate jam and hangout followed by legendary locals night. DJ Rich-A spins the world finest party rocking beats, scratched, remixed and mashed-up on Whistler’s biggest dance floor. The Freshest’s DJ Seko (Van) plays guest. Indoor Mini ramp. $100 game of s.k.a.t.e.
Whistler Valley 7-Day Forecast
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Thursday
A few showers ending early this morning then cloudy. Rain beginning this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 2. |
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Thursday night
Rain changing to snow this evening. Snowfall amount 10 to 15 cm. Temperature steady near zero. |
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Friday
A few flurries and rain showers ending late in the afternoon then partly cloudy. High plus 1. |
Happy Holidays from everyone at Whistler Rv park and Campground. Ride hard, Have fun, and Drive safe. Don’t forget to check us out on your way home.
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Posted: Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Whistler, Thursday Dec 22nd, 2011
Wrist Deep
Thu., Dec. 22, 3 p.m.
@ Merlin’s 4553 Blackcomb Way, Whistler General Whistler Area
Live Music
Whistler’s ultimate party band will rock out everything from groovy blues jams to hard hitting rock anthems.
Village Caroling
Thu., Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
@ Town Plaza Gazebo N/A, Whistler General Whistler Area (map)
Performing Arts
Partake in a favourite holiday pastime with the Whistler Children’s Chorus and Whistler Singers as they carol throughout Whistler Village. Free
Valley Forecast
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Thursday
Clearing this morning. High minus 1. |
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Thursday night
Increasing cloudiness. A few flurries beginning after midnight. Low minus 4. |
Alpine Forecast
Synopsis
Expect partly cloudy skies today with conditions remaining dry through the day. Temperatures remain well below freezing.
Some light snow flurries return during the day Friday along with gradually warming temperatures. Snow amounts Friday should be very light.
Weather pattern becomes much more active over the weekend with stronger storms systems impacting the region. Expect an increasing threat of more significant snow over the weekend and into next week along with strong winds at times.
Thursday
High: -4. Low: -14.
Partly cloudy.
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: SSE 10-20 kph
Come and check out Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds for an affordable place to stay with hot showers and majestic mountain views! www.whistlerrvpark.com
Tags: alpine, Alpine Forecast, Live Music, Merlin's, Temperature, Things to do in Whistler, valley forecast, Village caroling, Whistler area events, whistler blackcomb, Whistler Camping, Whistler RV Park and Campround
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Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
After a long period of snow withdrawal, its finally back. Our fluffy white friends are here to play and hopefully here to stay.
Here’s a quick look at some fabulous events going on this fine snowy evening, and the snow reports for the next few days! Yippeee bring on the snow!!
$500 in cash prizes for best Pirate and Ninja costumes. Music by Vs. Zero, playing electro, dubstep, drum and bass and mash ups.
Whistler Village Square
Millennium Place will be converted into a surrealist dream world featuring work from more than 20 artists. Paintings, sculptures, drift wood creations, glass-blown works, walking art from Paintertainment along with live music from DJ and artist Chili Thom. Admission is by donation.
With local dj/producer Tim Livingstone playing always fresh tracks from the worlds best producers, shaking it up with a tight mix of ghetto armed exclusive funk, disco house, latin moombahton & electro wobble
4216 Gate Way Drive
ALPINE SNOW REPORT
Synopsis
Light snow flurries should be gradually increasing this morning with steadier, light snowfall in the afternoon. Overall, snow today should be fairly light with total accums around 2-5cm.
Expect the snow to taper off Thursday morning with clearing skies and mainly dry conditions Thursday afternoon. Another 1-2cm of snow are likely Thursday morning with 4-8cm Wednesday night.
Thursday night looks dry and colder with clearing in the evening, then clouds increasing again late. Light rain and snow will be return Friday into the weekend with milder temps and higher snow levels expected.
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