SnowScopeSnow forecast in Western Canada: up to 94 cm at Whistler Blackcomb by 8 November
More snow is on the way: by 8 November our forecast gives 94 cm at Whistler Blackcomb, 93 cm at Ski Callaghan and 70 cm at Tweedsmuir Ski Club. Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.
The next days
More snow is on the way: by 8 November our forecast gives 54 cm at Mount Cain Alpine Park and 20 cm at Sasquatch.
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.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler Blackcomb | 65 cm | 11 cm | 94 cm | 2,259 m |
| Ski Callaghan | 24 cm | 13 cm | 93 cm | 998 m |
| Tweedsmuir Ski Club | 27 cm | 7 cm | 70 cm | 1,650 m |
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 75 cm | 14 cm | 54 cm | 1,616 m |
| Sasquatch | 17 cm | 10 cm | 20 cm | 1,316 m |
Height, slopes and snow line
At Whistler Blackcomb, the freezing level reaches 1,690 m to 2,660 m on 7 November, above the top of the resort (2,259 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
At Ski Callaghan, the freezing level reaches 1,570 m to 2,550 m on 7 November, above the top of the resort (998 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
At Tweedsmuir Ski Club, the freezing level reaches 1,130 m to 1,690 m on 5 November, above the top of the resort (1,650 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
Height matters: at Whistler Blackcomb, our model gives 36 cm at the top (2,259 m), 22 cm at mid-mountain (1,456 m) and 0 cm at the base (653 m).
Today's snow
Of these resorts, Mount Cain Alpine Park has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 75 cm; then come Whistler Blackcomb 65 cm and Tweedsmuir Ski Club 27 cm.
53 of 57 resorts in Western Canada have snow on their upper slopes today, and our model counts 314,170 km² of snow-covered ground.
Safety and avalanche level
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Tips for skiers
- Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
- Where the freezing level goes above the resort, plan for wet snow and use the highest lifts.
- Fresh snow is best in the first hours after it stops: go early, before the sun and the crowds.
- 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 Whistler Blackcomb 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
More snow reports
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 …
Until 7 November, our forecast gives 48 cm at Ski Callaghan, 47 cm at Whistler Blackcomb and 34 cm at Mount Cain Alpine Park. Resort numbers are …
We combined today's snow depth, the new snow of the last 72 hours and the forecast to pick Mount Cain Alpine Park, Whistler Blackcomb and Silver …