Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal41st percentile
December
Well below normal32nd percentile
January
Well below normal31st percentile
February
Well below normal26th percentile
March
Well below normal22nd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
136 cmthe usual depth
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 43 cm | 18 cm – 62 cm | 180 cm | -3 °C | 36% |
| December | 88 cm | 65 cm – 111 cm | 241 cm | -7 °C | 41% |
| January | 121 cm | 92 cm – 144 cm | 208 cm | -6 °C | 40% |
| February | 137 cm | 110 cm – 168 cm | 190 cm | -6 °C | 49% |
| March | 149 cm | 124 cm – 184 cm | 160 cm | -2 °C | 41% |
| April | 136 cm | 101 cm – 173 cm | 97 cm | 1 °C | 45% |
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