SnowScopeWestern Canada snow depth today: Silver Star leads with 112 cm (5 November)
The most snow in Western Canada is at Silver Star: about 112 cm on the upper slopes, according to our snow model. Next come Big White with 90 cm and Harper Mountain with 88 cm. Our snow model shows 314,170 km² of snow-covered ground in Western Canada today, with snow at 53 of 57 resorts.
Where the snow is today
The snow cover shrank from 340,910 km² on 3 November to 314,170 km² today, and our forecast gives 284,240 km² on 8 November.
Height matters: at Big White, our model gives 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star | 112 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1,886 m |
| Big White | 90 cm | 2 cm | 3 cm | 2,271 m |
| Harper Mountain | 88 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 1,483 m |
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 75 cm | 14 cm | 54 cm | 1,616 m |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 65 cm | 11 cm | 94 cm | 2,259 m |
Measured on the ground
Resort numbers are model estimates for the upper slopes; station numbers are measurements at one point, on the date shown.
Is it a good start?
This is a good start at Big White. At 1,891 m, our model has 40 cm today, deeper than on this date in 43 of the past 46 winters (usual: 16 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: 3 cm).
What is coming next
More snow is on the way: by 8 November our forecast gives 94 cm at Whistler Blackcomb, 54 cm at Mount Cain Alpine Park and 3 cm at Big White.
At Silver Star, the freezing level reaches 2,060 m to 2,810 m on 7 November, above the top of the resort (1,886 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 Silver Star 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 5 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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