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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Apex Mountain

North America

Apex Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended March 28, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed March 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

5

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 1580m

Overview

Apex Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 28, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Apex Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, offering over 1,100 skiable acres and 79 marked runs suited for all ability levels. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, with amenities including a ski-in/ski-out village, terrain park, night skiing, and a tube park. Signature experiences include its light, dry powder and diverse terrain, ranging from groomed cruisers to challenging glades and bowls. Apex stands out for its uncrowded slopes, reliable snowfall, and welcoming alpine village.

Resort Info

Summit2180m
Base1580m
Vertical600m
Lifts4
Runs85
Skiable Area1112 acres
Average snowfall236 inches / 599 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedMarch 28, 2026
Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

Buy pass →

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Gunbarrel Saloon – A classic après-ski destination at Apex Mountain, the Gunbarrel Saloon is celebrated for its rustic mountain vibe, hearty comfort food, and lively atmosphere, often featuring live music and events that draw both locals and visitors for post-ski relaxation and socializing.

Snow Summary

2180mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • GHCNBase 3cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1580m

Temp

6.4°C

Wind

6.9km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.4cm

Mid-Mountain

1880m

Temp

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Wind

8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Summit

2180m

Temp

2.5°C

Wind

6.9km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Apex Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Apex Mountain ranks #264 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#264 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Apex Mountain averaged -4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -18%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −18%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +7%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Apex Mountain (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / 2
Sat, Aug 29
6 / 12.7mm
Sun, Aug 30
10 / 13.1cm4.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 30.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
16 / 51.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
10 / 45.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000003.1000000000
Precip (mm)00000.91.8004.500.30.301.201.52.70.9
Temp (°C)5104363393814610157685
Wind (km/h)9119714991085723645128
Gusts (km/h)273429233928283123173221294037243638

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2180m)

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JMA
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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10.7°

2.2°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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6°

1.2°

17 km/h

Sun

30

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10.2°

0.8°

0.2cm

12 km/h

Mon

31

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14.3°

2.8°

8 km/h

Tue

1

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15.7°

5.2°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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9.6°

3.7°

15 km/h

Thu

3

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7.1°

2.4°

13 km/h

Fri

4

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9.7°

2.8°

13 km/h

Sat

5

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9.5°

4.1°

7 km/h

Sun

6

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14.5°

2.2°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (2180m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche Canada

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

6 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Apex Mountain. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Apex Mountain

Yellow Lake - W road camera
Yellow Lake - WReplay13.9 km · DriveBC
Yellow Lake - E road camera
Yellow Lake - EReplay13.9 km · DriveBC
Keremeos - W road camera
Keremeos - WReplay21.2 km · DriveBC
Keremeos - E road camera
Keremeos - EReplay21.2 km · DriveBC
Kaleden - N road camera
Kaleden - NReplay21.3 km · DriveBC
Kaleden - W road camera
Kaleden - WReplay21.3 km · DriveBC

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via DriveBC. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 249cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 248cm full-season avg

249cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~244 cm. That's near the 5-year average (249 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (248 cm).

Apex Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 291cm with an average of 136 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November49.9cm18 days18cm37cm10.9cm
December56.7cm21 days54cm77cm11.5cm
January50.5cm20 days83cm99cm9.9cm
February36.3cm18 days92cm104cm7.5cm
March37cm20 days97cm109cm7cm
April22.7cm16 days81cm96cm5.4cm
May10cm7 days33cm62cm3.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 12, 2026

Through Mar 28, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Apex Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 256 cm (101 in), about 10% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

256 cm

10 El Niño winters · 10% below median

All-season median

285 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10256 cm237 cm – 283 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12298 cm247 cm – 353 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8314 cm288 cm – 341 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Apex Mountain

Where is Apex Mountain?
Apex Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Apex Mountain?
Apex Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,580 m (5,184 ft) to a summit of 2,180 m (7,152 ft), giving a vertical drop of 600 m (1,969 ft).
How big is Apex Mountain?
Apex Mountain has 1,112 acres (450 hectares) of skiable terrain, 85 marked runs and 4 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Apex Mountain?
Apex Mountain is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Apex Mountain?
Apex Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Apex Mountain get in a typical season?
Apex Mountain averages 236 inches / 599 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Apex Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #264 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Apex Mountain averaged -4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -18%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.