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Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Big White

North America

Big White

Off-season

Last season ended April 5, 2026

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

Off-season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

2

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 1725m

Overview

Big White is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Big White Ski Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada, and is renowned for its expansive skiable terrain and reliable powder snow. The resort features over 2,700 acres of skiable area, a modern village with ski-in, ski-out accommodations, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include night skiing, a variety of terrain parks, and Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out village, making it a standout destination for both families and adventure seekers. Key amenities include multiple dining options, on-mountain activities, and comprehensive ski and snowboard services.

Resort Info

Summit2319m
Base1725m
Vertical594m
Lifts16
Runs119
Skiable Area2765 acres
Average snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 5, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Snowshoe Sam's – Renowned as the heart of Big White's après-ski scene, Snowshoe Sam's offers a lively atmosphere with live music, hearty pub fare, and a welcoming vibe, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2319mECMWF Model

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

Base

1725m

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4.4°C

Wind

7.1km/h

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2319m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Big White El Niño rank & forecast

Big White ranks #239 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, −2% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#239 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: −2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Big White averaged -2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Big White has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 +26%.

'97-98 −23%'15-16 −8%'23-24 +26%

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 Big White (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
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Sat, Aug 29
4 / 16.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
10 / 10.1cm0.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 0
Tue, Sep 1
17 / 4
Wed, Sep 2
10 / 41.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000.1000000000
Precip (mm)0000.95.10.9000.60000000.90.60.3
Temp (°C)512433239361359168596
Wind (km/h)57881088126613441649198
Gusts (km/h)182424222926253719193718233231315235

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2319m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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Sat

29

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30

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10.2°

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13 km/h

Mon

31

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13.7°

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1

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17.1°

4.2°

19 km/h

Wed

2

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10°

3.6°

20 km/h

Thu

3

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8.5°

1.6°

12 km/h

Fri

4

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11.3°

1.1°

9 km/h

Sat

5

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5.6°

1°

9 km/h

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6

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13.6°

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5 km/h

Summit elevation (2319m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Summer Conditions

Avalanche Canada

Regular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.

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

2 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status for Big White, with no winter restrictions in place due to typical off-season pavement conditions. There are no chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure monitors near Big White. Late-season or summer readings should not be interpreted as a winter forecast. Always refer to the resort road status and the official DOT map for the most authoritative information before you drive.

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

Highway cameras near Big White

McCulloch - N road camera
McCulloch - NReplay14.7 km · DriveBC
McCulloch - S road camera
McCulloch - SReplay14.7 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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Off-season · 282cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 251cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~276.4 cm. That's near the 5-year average (282 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% above the 30-year average (251 cm).

Big White Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 301cm with an average of 140 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
November49.5cm19 days20cm38cm9cm
December50.4cm21 days52cm72cm8.4cm
January44.9cm20 days78cm92cm7.2cm
February37.9cm18 days87cm98cm7.5cm
March45.1cm21 days92cm104cm7.6cm
April31.5cm16 days71cm91cm7.3cm
May13.6cm8 days19cm47cm5cm

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 4, 2026

Through Apr 5, 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 Big White, ERA5 season snowfall median was 243 cm (96 in), about 16% 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

243 cm

10 El Niño winters · 16% below median

All-season median

291 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10243 cm230 cm – 274 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12306 cm273 cm – 346 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8328 cm301 cm – 367 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 Big White

Where is Big White?
Big White is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Big White?
Big White runs from a base elevation of 1,725 m (5,659 ft) to a summit of 2,319 m (7,608 ft), giving a vertical drop of 594 m (1,949 ft).
How big is Big White?
Big White has 2,765 acres (1,119 hectares) of skiable terrain, 119 marked runs and 16 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Big White?
Big White 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 Big White?
Big White typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Big White get in a typical season?
Big White averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Big White in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #239 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Big White averaged -2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Big White has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 +26%.