Where is Blue Mountain Resort?

Blue Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Canada.

How high is Blue Mountain Resort?

Blue Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 220 m (722 ft) to a summit of 480 m (1,575 ft), giving a vertical drop of 260 m (853 ft).

How big is Blue Mountain Resort?

Blue Mountain Resort has 364 acres (147 hectares) of skiable terrain, 40 marked runs and 15 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Blue Mountain Resort?

Blue Mountain Resort is on the Ikon 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 Blue Mountain Resort?

Blue Mountain Resort 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 Blue Mountain Resort get in a typical season?

Blue Mountain Resort averages 38 inches / 97 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Blue Mountain Resort

North America

Blue Mountain Resort

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Off-season

Last season ended March 28, 2026

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

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Off-season — closed March 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 220m

Overview

Blue Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Blue Mountain Resort is located in Ontario, Canada, nestled along the Niagara Escarpment near Georgian Bay. The resort features 365 skiable acres with a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels, including 43 trails and a comprehensive snowmaking system. Guests can enjoy a vibrant pedestrian village, diverse dining and shopping options, and year-round activities such as snowshoeing, skating, and spa services. Blue Mountain stands out for its family-friendly atmosphere, extensive amenities, and proximity to Toronto.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Blue Mountain Resort

Lifts

Skiable area

364 ac

Longest run

1.6 km / 0.99 mi

Runs by difficulty(40 total)

Beginner

19% of terrain

Intermediate

28% of terrain

Advanced

37% of terrain

Expert

16% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Terrain by difficulty

Beginner19%
Intermediate28%
Advanced37%
Expert16%

Lift fleet

Chondola1
High-speed 65
Quad chair1
Triple chair1
Surface lift4

Resort Info

Summit480m

Base220m

Vertical260m

Lifts15

Runs40

Skiable Area364 acres

Average snowfall38 inches / 97 cm

CountryCanada

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Season dates

Last season endedMarch 28, 2026

Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Jozo’s Original Après – Renowned as the go-to après-ski spot at Blue Mountain Resort, Jozo’s offers a welcoming pub atmosphere with live music, hearty comfort food, and a lively crowd, making it a favorite for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Blue Mountain Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Blue Mountain Resort ranks #290 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −6% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Blue Mountain Resort averaged -6% 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 +4%, '15-16 -1%, '23-24 -20%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +4%'15-16 −1%'23-24 −20%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Blue Mountain Resort Webcams

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Resort Webcam

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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 Blue Mountain Resort (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 18 / 140.3mm			Sat, Aug 29 23 / 13			Sun, Aug 30 21 / 163.3mm			Mon, Aug 31 21 / 1610.2mm			Tue, Sep 1 26 / 209.9mm			Wed, Sep 2 22 / 196.9mm
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Precip (mm)	0	0	0.3	0	0	0	0	1.2	2.1	5.7	4.2	0.3	0	0	9.9	0.9	6	0
Temp (°C)	15	17	15	17	22	17	18	20	17	17	21	18	23	25	21	20	22	20
Wind (km/h)	12	10	11	18	21	12	12	13	9	7	9	8	14	10	11	12	14	14
Gusts (km/h)	23	25	26	38	40	23	24	29	19	16	26	18	32	39	26	24	32	31

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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.

Season vs Historic

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~185.3 cm. That's 13% above the 5-year average (164 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% above the 30-year average (175 cm).

Blue Mountain Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 183cm with an average of 96 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
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	23.4cm	12 days	3cm	12cm	6.9cm
December	45.4cm	21 days	16cm	30cm	10cm
January	41.8cm	23 days	29cm	43cm	7.7cm
February	31.7cm	17 days	38cm	49cm	8.6cm
March	22.1cm	13 days	28cm	44cm	6.7cm
April	15.3cm	8 days	5cm	18cm	6.4cm
May	0.5cm	1 days	0cm	1cm	1.1cm

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 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 Blue Mountain Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 178 cm (70 in), about 2% 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

178 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% below median

All-season median

181 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	178 cm	164 cm – 188 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	182 cm	159 cm – 210 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	198 cm	180 cm – 208 cm	2025, 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

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March

Good

December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Mountain Resort

Where is Blue Mountain Resort?: Blue Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Blue Mountain Resort?: Blue Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 220 m (722 ft) to a summit of 480 m (1,575 ft), giving a vertical drop of 260 m (853 ft).
How big is Blue Mountain Resort?: Blue Mountain Resort has 364 acres (147 hectares) of skiable terrain, 40 marked runs and 15 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Blue Mountain Resort?: Blue Mountain Resort is on the Ikon 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 Blue Mountain Resort?: Blue Mountain Resort 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 Blue Mountain Resort get in a typical season?: Blue Mountain Resort averages 38 inches / 97 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Blue Mountain Resort in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #290 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Blue Mountain Resort averaged -6% 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 +4%, '15-16 -1%, '23-24 -20%. A pattern, not a promise.

Blue Mountain Resort

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(40 total)

Terrain by difficulty

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Depth by source

Blue Mountain Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Blue Mountain Resort Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

No bulletin for this mountain

Season vs Historic

Blue Mountain Resort Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Blue Mountain Resort

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