SnowScopeWhere to ski in Western Canada this weekend: Mount Cain Alpine Park, Whistler Blackcomb and Silver Star
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 Star. Of these resorts, Silver Star has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 97 cm; then come Big White 91 cm and Mount Cain Alpine Park 69 cm.
Where to go
Mount Cain Alpine Park got 5 cm of new snow in the last 72 hours, 3 cm of it in the last 24 hours. Height matters: at Mount Cain Alpine Park, our model gives 59 cm at the top (1,616 m), 23 cm at mid-mountain (1,403 m) and 6 cm at the base (1,190 m).
Height matters: at Whistler Blackcomb, our model gives 32 cm at the top (2,259 m), 18 cm at mid-mountain (1,456 m) and 0 cm at the base (653 m).
Satellites saw Silver Star snow-covered on 2 November, its last clear day.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 69 cm | 5 cm | 34 cm | 1,616 m |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 60 cm | 1 cm | 47 cm | 2,259 m |
| Silver Star | 97 cm | 0 cm | 7 cm | 1,886 m |
| Big White | 91 cm | 0 cm | 6 cm | 2,271 m |
Which height to ski
At Mount Cain Alpine Park, the freezing level reaches 1,390 m to 2,320 m on 6 November, above the top of the resort (1,616 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
Safety and avalanche level
Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
What is coming next
More snow is on the way: by 7 November our forecast gives 34 cm at Mount Cain Alpine Park, 47 cm at Whistler Blackcomb and 7 cm at Silver Star.
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.
- Smaller resorts near the leaders often get the same snow with fewer people: compare them on the map.
- 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.
- Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Mount Cain Alpine Park 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 4 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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