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Big White Resort Guide
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 4 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Big White
Lifts
16
Skiable area
2765 ac
Longest run
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner18% of terrain
- Intermediate54% of terrain
- Advanced22% of terrain
- Expert6% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad4
- Quad chair4
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Oct 13, 12:00 AM UTC
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282cm avg by now
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vs 30-Year Avg
251cm avg by now
282cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (282 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (251 cm).
Big White Season Snowfall
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Big White Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 301cm with an average of 82 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 25% above this average (375cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 50cm | 12 days | 20cm | 38cm | 9cm |
| December | 50cm | 14 days | 52cm | 72cm | 8cm |
| January | 45cm | 13 days | 78cm | 92cm | 7cm |
| February | 38cm | 11 days | 87cm | 98cm | 8cm |
| March | 45cm | 13 days | 92cm | 104cm | 8cm |
| April | 32cm | 8 days | 71cm | 91cm | 7cm |
| May | 14cm | 4 days | 19cm | 47cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
26 days scored, from 20 Mar
41
Best Day
30 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 4130 Mar4cm
- 4131 Mar
- 3729 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 371 Apr
- 302 Apr1cm
- 3015 Apr7cm
March scored highest for Big White in 2025-26. Based on 26 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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 1,508 m (4,948 ft) to a summit of 2,319 m (7,608 ft), giving a vertical drop of 811 m (2,661 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.
