For all of our visitors looking to find out what to wear, drive or rent during the trip to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics. 

Here are a few suggestions:

• Dress in layers - Vancouver is located on the Pacific Coast, where weather changes rapidly and a wide variety of micro-climates will find you changing from rain to snow to sun in a day’s travel in the area.
• Expect some rain - This is the winter in a temperate rain forest after all.
• If today is raining… - There are a lot of factors which influence weather in Vancouver.  I don’t trust anyone who tells me they can predict the weather in Vancouver.

Here are some simple ways to check out the current conditions in the region:

Traffic Cams:  Vancouver Area Traffic Cams provide a great way to check on local conditions in addition to the traffic patterns.  They are pretty reliable and there are plenty to choose from in the Greater Vancouver area.

Motorcycle Riders:  We are currently enjoying some of the best “winter” weather we have seen for a long time.  However please do not take this as “normal” !.  The weather can change quickly and with a small drop in temperature due to a change in elevation you can encounter anything from frost to black-ice and snow in a hurry.  Under normal weather patterns, we should be getting cold temperatures, rain on and off, some light snow in many areas and cold nights.  Just because we are currently seeing SUN, 12 degree (C) temperatures in the day and increadible riding conditions, does not mean these will last.

Take care, don’t plan on riding a motorcycle to Whistler, and enjoy your stay !