Pattern Change for the Winter Olympics

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Looks like moisture will be increasing in British Columbia just in time for the Olympics.  Here is the precipitation amount forecast from the NWS for the next 5 days.  That's 4 to 5 inches for Vancouver.

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  1. Michael RiedlFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Will it be rain or snow?? They have gotten plenty of Moisture I think in Vancouver, but it has been rain. It has been melting the Snow Base on Cyprus Mountain.

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  2. Mike SmithFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    The snow level is expected to drop this evening and they will get to 2 feet of snow.

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