Base today5 inestimated at mid-mountain, 4,294 ft
measured 5 in at Wells Creek · 6 mi · 4,030 ft · read 1 Nov
76th percentile for this week of the year · usually 1 in, 0–9 in 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 NovPoor bet?-0.3 °C vs normal | Above normal4 in · normally 2 in | no call | -0.3 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.6 °C vs normal | Below normal5 in · normally 5 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | Well below normal8 in · normally 10 in | no call | +1.5 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | Well below normal12 in · normally 19 in | no call | +1.5 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal19 in · normally 25 in | no call | +1.4 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.3 °C vs normal | Well below normal22 in · normally 35 in | no call | +1.3 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal24th percentile
December
Well below normal21st percentile
January
Well below normal16th percentile
February
Well below normal15th percentile
March
Well below normal14th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
112 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
67% below26%
December
73% below20%
January
77% below16%
February
78% below16%
March
79% below15%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 112 in
The mountain
- Vertical1,589 ft 3,500 ft to 5,089 ft
- Skiable terrain1,000 ac
- Average snowfall663 in a season
- Lifts10
- Marked runs47 14 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner21%3 mi
- Intermediate57%8 mi
- Advanced22%3 mi
Getting there
YVR
Drive from Vancouverregional airport
2 h 2999 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderoutstanding
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingbarely
Villagebarely
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 | 14 in | 3 in – 29 in3–29 in | 90 in | 1 °C | 34% |
| DecemberDec | 48 in | 21 in – 66 in21–66 in | 168 in | -2 °C | 35% |
| JanuaryJan | 74 in | 42 in – 101 in42–101 in | 155 in | 0 °C | 36% |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 in | 33 in – 123 in33–123 in | 153 in | -2 °C | 44% |
| MarchMar | 112 in | 63 in – 144 in63–144 in | 161 in | 0 °C | 34% |
| AprilApr | 112 in | 60 in – 149 in60–149 in | 52 in | 3 °C | 39% |
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