Base today29 cmestimated at mid-mountain, 1,914 m
measured 26 cm at Mission Creek · 25 km · 1,780 m · read 2 Nov
69th percentile for this week of the year · usually 20 cm, 6–37 cm in nine seasons of ten
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovMarginal?+0.4 °C vs normal | Well above normal22 cm · normally 13 cm | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?-0.4 °C vs normal | Well above normal28 cm · normally 22 cm | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+1.8 °C vs normal | Well above normal37 cm · normally 32 cm | no call | +1.8 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+1.8 °C vs normal | Above normal42 cm · normally 42 cm | no call | +1.8 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?+1.8 °C vs normal | Above normal66 cm · normally 66 cm | no call | +1.8 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?+1.4 °C vs normal | About normal73 cm · normally 73 cm | no call | +1.4 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal36th percentile
December
Well below normal29th percentile
January
Well below normal24th percentile
February
Well below normal20th percentile
March
Well below normal17th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
155 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
46% below42% near12%
December
54% below33%13%
January
63% below28%9%
February
69% below23%
March
70% below22%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 155 cm
The mountain
- Vertical811 m 1,508 m to 2,319 m
- Skiable terrain1,119 ha
- Average snowfall762 cm a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts16
- Marked runs113 96 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner31%29 km
- Intermediate42%40 km
- Advanced28%26 km
Getting there
YLW
Drive from Kelownaregional airport
1 h 0262 km
GEG
Drive from Spokanemajor hub
5 h 29370 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gembarely
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakinga little
Villageoutstanding
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 33 cm | 25 cm – 54 cm25–54 cm | 147 cm | -6 °C | 44% |
| DecemberDec | 94 cm | 72 cm – 116 cm72–116 cm | 175 cm | -8 °C | 47% |
| JanuaryJan | 131 cm | 105 cm – 160 cm105–160 cm | 183 cm | -7 °C | 48% |
| FebruaryFeb | 150 cm | 122 cm – 199 cm122–199 cm | 157 cm | -7 °C | 54% |
| MarchMar | 168 cm | 141 cm – 219 cm141–219 cm | 173 cm | -4 °C | 45% |
| AprilApr | 155 cm | 113 cm – 192 cm113–192 cm | 117 cm | -1 °C | 45% |
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