Typical Weather Conditions during Games Time

Vancouver

Visitors to Vancouver can expect a range of winter weather conditions, from rain, to snow at higher elevations, to periods of sunny skies, to a bit of morning fog.

The average Vancouver temperature during this period is 4.8 Celsius (C). The average temperature range is usually between -1.5C and 7.8C.

On average, Vancouver receives 114 millimetres of rain during February, and about 10 centimetres of snow. However, these amounts can vary significantly across the city, depending on elevation and proximity to the mountains.

The most February snow ever recorded at Vancouver International Airport was 28.6 cm on February 15, 1990.

Whistler

During February in Whistler, the average daily temperature is around 0 Celsius (C). The average temperature range is usually between -8.3C to 7.1C.

The average snowfall for Whistler in February is 66.8 centimetres, making it Whistler’s third-snowiest month (behind December and January).

Learn more about current and historical weather information relating to the 2010 Winter Games!