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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Cypress Mountain

North America

Cypress Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:02 AM•Weather at base: 898m

Overview

Cypress Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Cypress Mountain is located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, offering expansive terrain with 53 alpine ski runs, cross-country trails, and snowshoeing areas. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and is known for its proximity to downtown Vancouver, making it easily accessible for day trips. Signature experiences include night skiing, terrain parks, and panoramic views of the city and ocean. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, multiple dining options, and a dedicated snow tubing park.

Resort Info

Summit1440m
Base898m
Vertical542m
Lifts7
Runs61
Skiable Area600 acres
Average snowfall230 inches / 584 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Crazy Raven Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot at Cypress Mountain, Crazy Raven is known for its cozy atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and a wide selection of local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1440mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • GHCNBase 1cm

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

Base

898m

Temp

9.6°C

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2.1km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Cypress Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Cypress Mountain ranks #437 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −19% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#437 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −19% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cypress Mountain averaged -18% 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 -12%, '15-16 -20%, '23-24 -24%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −12%'15-16 −20%'23-24 −24%

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

Cypress Mountain Webcams

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Snow Stake Cams

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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 Cypress 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, 10:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / 57.2mm
Sat, Aug 29
9 / 40.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
8 / 61.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
12 / 50.9mm
Tue, Sep 1
11 / 51.8mm
Wed, Sep 2
7 / 624.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.62.44.2000.31.200000.90.30.90.66.96.610.8
Temp (°C)78659668671177107667
Wind (km/h)3823944725625122534
Gusts (km/h)13271211241414209152317162621303927

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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Sat

29

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30

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31

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11.1°

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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

Last updated 12:32 AM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Stay put — Do not count on this drive — a nearby highway is closed

Other Roads is reported closed — Paving operations from Headland Drive Offramp, In West Vancouver and Exit 4: Headland Drive off-ramp to Headland Drive Onramp, In West Vancouver and Headland Drive on-ramp. Starting Thu Aug 27 until Fri Aug 28. From 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT t. Do not treat the Cypress Mountain page as a green light. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Closed

Road closed near here: Closed on Other Roads (DriveBC) — Paving operations from Headland Drive Offramp, In West Vancouver and Exit 4: Headland Drive off-ramp to Headland Drive Onramp, In West Vancouver and Headland Drive on-ramp. Starting Thu Aug 27 until Fri Aug 28. From 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT t. Check the official map before driving.

Highway cameras near Cypress Mountain

Horseshoe Bay - E road camera
Horseshoe Bay - EReplay6.2 km · DriveBC
Horseshoe Bay - W road camera
Horseshoe Bay - WReplay6.2 km · DriveBC
Cross Creek - E road camera
Cross Creek - EReplay6.9 km · DriveBC
Cross Creek - N road camera
Cross Creek - NReplay6.9 km · DriveBC
Lions Bay - N road camera
Lions Bay - NReplay7.1 km · DriveBC
Lions Bay - S road camera
Lions Bay - SReplay7.1 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, 10:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 420cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~238.1 cm. That's 37% below the 5-year average (378 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 43% below the 30-year average (420 cm).

Cypress Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 447cm with an average of 94 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
November55.5cm12 days3cm12cm15.2cm
December108.7cm19 days16cm33cm20.8cm
January89.3cm17 days24cm41cm18.7cm
February71.4cm15 days23cm35cm14.9cm
March85.4cm17 days22cm35cm16.1cm
April26cm10 days11cm20cm8.6cm
May2.3cm2 days2cm10cm1.6cm

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 Nov 28, 2026

Through Apr 11, 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 Cypress Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 349 cm (137 in), about 22% 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

349 cm

10 El Niño winters · 22% below median

All-season median

445 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10349 cm277 cm – 386 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12518 cm471 cm – 586 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8445 cm388 cm – 509 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 Cypress Mountain

Where is Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain runs from a base elevation of 898 m (2,946 ft) to a summit of 1,440 m (4,724 ft), giving a vertical drop of 542 m (1,778 ft).
How big is Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain has 600 acres (243 hectares) of skiable terrain, 61 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain 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 Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain typically operates from November 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 Cypress Mountain get in a typical season?
Cypress Mountain averages 230 inches / 584 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cypress Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #437 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -18% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cypress Mountain averaged -18% 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 -12%, '15-16 -20%, '23-24 -24%. A pattern, not a promise.