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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Grouse Mountain

North America

Grouse Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended April 18, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 18

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 885m

Overview

Grouse Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 18, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Grouse Mountain is located just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, offering 33 ski and snowboard runs across varied terrain suitable for all levels. The resort features panoramic views of the city and ocean, a mountaintop skating pond, snowshoe trails, and a range of dining options. Signature experiences include the Skyride aerial tramway and winter light installations, making Grouse Mountain a popular year-round destination for outdoor recreation and scenic vistas.

Resort Info

Summit1231m
Base885m
Vertical346m
Lifts7
Runs33
Skiable Area212 acres
Average snowfall382 inches / 970 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 18, 2026
Projected openingDecember 18, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

View resorts →

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

Top Après Ski

Altitudes Bistro – This popular après-ski spot at Grouse Mountain offers panoramic views of Vancouver, a cozy alpine atmosphere, and a menu featuring local craft beers and comfort food, making it a favorite for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1231mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 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

885m

Temp

9.4°C

Wind

2.4km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Grouse Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Grouse Mountain ranks #356 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grouse Mountain averaged -10% 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 -14%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 +3%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 −20%'23-24 +3%

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

Grouse Mountain Webcams

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Grouse Mountain / Ozolio

Grouse Mountain / Ozolio

Grouse Mountain / Ozolio

Grouse Mountain / Ozolio

4 webcams • Click to expand

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 Grouse 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, 9:02 AM

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Today
10 / 710.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 54.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
10 / 65.1mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 62.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 74.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
8 / 730.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.23.65.70.61.81.831.80.300.31.80.32.11.89.67.813.5
Temp (°C)8107711779791599138787
Wind (km/h)463273342242373896
Gusts (km/h)152513132514131810112417162621434834

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1231m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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10.4°

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29

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11.1°

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30

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9.6°

6.4°

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Mon

31

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12.8°

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15.2°

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10.2°

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15.4°

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Summit elevation (1231m) • 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

Last updated Aug 9, 5:37 AM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status for Grouse Mountain, with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement conditions. There are no active chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure monitors near the resort. Please remember that 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 Grouse Mountain

Lonsdale - N road camera
Lonsdale - NReplay5.5 km · DriveBC
Lonsdale - W road camera
Lonsdale - WReplay5.5 km · DriveBC
Lonsdale - E road camera
Lonsdale - EReplay5.5 km · DriveBC
Lonsdale - S road camera
Lonsdale - SReplay5.5 km · DriveBC
Westview - N road camera
Westview - NReplay5.5 km · DriveBC
Westview - W road camera
Westview - WReplay5.5 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, 09:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 709cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~506.2 cm. That's 34% below the 5-year average (767 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 29% below the 30-year average (709 cm).

Grouse Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 774cm with an average of 126 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
November110.3cm17 days4cm16cm22.6cm
December169.9cm22 days24cm48cm28.2cm
January150.9cm20 days39cm63cm26.3cm
February110.5cm18 days40cm56cm21cm
March138cm21 days41cm59cm22.3cm
April58.9cm15 days21cm36cm15cm
May11.6cm6 days4cm11cm4.8cm

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 18, 2026

Through Apr 18, 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 Grouse Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 668 cm (263 in), about 11% 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

668 cm

10 El Niño winters · 11% below median

All-season median

752 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10668 cm551 cm – 756 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12879 cm731 cm – 1091 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8748 cm655 cm – 888 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 Grouse Mountain

Where is Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain runs from a base elevation of 885 m (2,904 ft) to a summit of 1,231 m (4,039 ft), giving a vertical drop of 346 m (1,135 ft).
How big is Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain has 212 acres (86 hectares) of skiable terrain, 33 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Grouse Mountain?
Grouse 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 Grouse Mountain?
Grouse Mountain 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 Grouse Mountain get in a typical season?
Grouse Mountain averages 382 inches / 970 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Grouse Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #356 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grouse Mountain averaged -10% 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 -14%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 +3%. A pattern, not a promise.