Base today30 cmestimated at mid-mountain, 1,535 m
measured 24 cm at Silver Star Mountain · 1 km · 1,840 m · read 2 Nov
12th percentile for this week of the year · usually 44 cm, 23–75 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 NovPoor bet?+0.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal9 cm · normally 19 cm | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal15 cm · normally 31 cm | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+2.0 °C vs normal | Well below normal23 cm · normally 46 cm | no call | +2.0 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.9 °C vs normal | Well below normal28 cm · normally 51 cm | no call | +1.9 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.9 °C vs normal | Well below normal34 cm · normally 59 cm | no call | +1.9 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal42 cm · normally 70 cm | no call | +1.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal27th percentile
December
Well below normal28th percentile
January
Well below normal21st percentile
February
Well below normal17th percentile
March
Well below normal14th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
136 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
59% below32%9%
December
62% below30%9%
January
70% below23%
February
75% below19%
March
76% below18%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 136 cm
The mountain
- Vertical760 m 1,155 m to 1,915 m
- Skiable terrain1,328 ha
- Average snowfall711 cm a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts11
- Marked runs186 110 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner29%32 km
- Intermediate41%45 km
- Advanced30%33 km
Getting there
YLW
Drive from Kelownaregional airport
1 h 0463 km
YVR
Drive from Vancouvermajor hub
6 h 18472 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gema little
Powdera little
Groomersoutstanding
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 | 43 cm | 18 cm – 62 cm18–62 cm | 180 cm | -3 °C | 36% |
| DecemberDec | 88 cm | 65 cm – 111 cm65–111 cm | 241 cm | -7 °C | 41% |
| JanuaryJan | 121 cm | 92 cm – 144 cm92–144 cm | 208 cm | -6 °C | 40% |
| FebruaryFeb | 137 cm | 110 cm – 168 cm110–168 cm | 190 cm | -6 °C | 49% |
| MarchMar | 149 cm | 124 cm – 184 cm124–184 cm | 160 cm | -2 °C | 41% |
| AprilApr | 136 cm | 101 cm – 173 cm101–173 cm | 97 cm | 1 °C | 45% |
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