Base today8 cmestimated at mid-mountain, 1,396 m
measured 8 cm at Tsai Creek · 28 km · 1,360 m · read 2 Nov
below the 10th percentile for this week of the year · usually 54 cm, 17–82 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?-2.0 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -2.0 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?-0.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+2.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?+2.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+1.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.5 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal35th percentile
December
Well below normal29th percentile
January
Well below normal19th percentile
February
Well below normal18th percentile
March
Well below normal14th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
148 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
47% below37% near16%
December
55% below35% near9%
January
71% below22%
February
76% below18%
March
79% below15%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 148 cm
The mountain
- Vertical508 m 1,142 m to 1,650 m
- Skiable terrain283 ha
- Average snowfall406 cm a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts4
- Marked runs42 42 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner52%22 km
- Intermediate26%11 km
- Advanced21%9 km
Getting there
YYD
Drive from Smithersregional airport
45 min12 km
YVR
Drive from Vancouvermajor hub
16 h 311175 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderbarely
Groomersa little
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagea little
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 | 75 cm | 37 cm – 100 cm37–100 cm | 330 cm | -5 °C | 33% |
| DecemberDec | 112 cm | 89 cm – 159 cm89–159 cm | 381 cm | -8 °C | 39% |
| JanuaryJan | 147 cm | 116 cm – 198 cm116–198 cm | 401 cm | -7 °C | 39% |
| FebruaryFeb | 157 cm | 120 cm – 192 cm120–192 cm | 323 cm | -7 °C | 49% |
| MarchMar | 160 cm | 136 cm – 210 cm136–210 cm | 351 cm | -5 °C | 42% |
| AprilApr | 148 cm | 112 cm – 195 cm112–195 cm | 213 cm | -1 °C | 43% |
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