SnowScopeWestern Canada snow depth today: Big White leads with 91 cm (3 November)
The most snow in Western Canada is at Big White: about 91 cm on the upper slopes, according to our snow model. Next come Silver Star with 84 cm and Harper Mountain with 74 cm. 51 of 57 resorts in Western Canada have snow on their upper slopes today, and our model counts 329,280 km² of snow-covered ground.
Today's snow
The snow cover shrank from 370,180 km² on 1 November to 329,280 km² today, and our forecast gives 302,380 km² on 6 November.
Height matters: at Big White, our model gives 58 cm at the top (2,271 m), 8 cm at mid-mountain (1,891 m) and 0 cm at the base (1,512 m).
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big White | 91 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 2,271 m |
| Silver Star | 84 cm | 0 cm | 3 cm | 1,886 m |
| Harper Mountain | 74 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 1,483 m |
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 68 cm | 3 cm | 31 cm | 1,616 m |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 61 cm | 1 cm | 25 cm | 2,259 m |
Measured on the ground
Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.
Is it a good start?
This is a good start at Big White. At 1,891 m, our model has 39 cm today, deeper than on this date in 43 of the past 46 winters (usual: 13 cm).
This is a good start at Harper Mountain. At 1,283 m, our model has 53 cm today, deeper than on this date in 46 of the past 46 winters (usual: 2 cm).
What is coming next
Until 6 November, our forecast gives 31 cm at Mount Cain Alpine Park, 25 cm at Whistler Blackcomb and 3 cm at Silver Star.
At Big White, the freezing level reaches 1,120 m to 2,600 m on 3 November, above the top of the resort (2,271 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Tips for skiers
- Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
- Early-season snow is thin. Stay on open, groomed pistes: rocks and grass can hide just under the surface.
- Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
- Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
- Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Big White gets fresh snow.
About these numbers
Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 3 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.
Official avalanche bulletins: Avalanche Canada
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