Hudson Bay Mountain ski resort

📷 Hudson Bay Mountain

North America

Hudson Bay Mountain

17

Limited

improving

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 7

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

7.2cm

14-Day Forecast

11.8cm

Snow Depth

99cm

🎿

Powder Days

7

this season

Updated: Apr 12, 3:02 PMWeather at base: 1220m

Resort Guide

Hudson Bay Mountain is located near Smithers, British Columbia, offering over 700 acres of skiable terrain with a variety of runs suitable for all abilities. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, panoramic views of the Bulkley Valley, and reliable snowfall throughout the season. Key amenities include a day lodge, equipment rentals, ski school, and terrain parks, with the unique experience of ski-in access to the town of Smithers via the Rotary Community Trail. Hudson Bay Mountain stands out for its uncrowded slopes, welcoming community, and scenic alpine setting.

Resort Info

Summit1650m
Base1220m
Vertical1666m
Lifts4
Runs44
Skiable Area700 acres
Avg Snowfall157 inches / 400 cm
CountryCanada

Top Après Ski

Whiskey Jack’s Lounge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and panoramic mountain views, Whiskey Jack’s Lounge at Hudson Bay Mountain is a favorite après-ski spot offering local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and regular live music events that draw both skiers and locals alike.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
17
Limited
improving

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Currently, Hudson Bay Mountain has clear skies and a temperature of -5°C, making for pleasant skiing conditions. With a snow depth of 58cm, you'll find a decent base, although only 3cm of new snow has fallen in the past week. Looking ahead, expect an average of 8cm of snow over the next two weeks, which could freshen things up.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

128cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

43cm recent - well-refreshed slopes.

Forecast

18cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:02 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1650mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM

7cm
24h
12cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
7
Prev10d
Now12
1.6
M13
7.3
T14
1
W15
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:02 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1120m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

1220m

Temp

-2.5°C

Wind

1.5km/h

Snow Depth

58cm

14-Day Forecast

8.2cm

Mid-Mountain

1435m

Temp

-2.4°C

Wind

6.4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

9.9cm

Summit

1650m

Temp

-5.3°C

Wind

1.5km/h

Snow Depth

99cm

14-Day Forecast

8.4cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1650m)

ECMWF
11.8cm
GFS
2.3cm
GEM
2.8cm
JMA
18.6cm
ICON
18.6cm
Météo-Fr
3.8cm
SnowSure™
9.7cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

☁️

5.2°

-5.7°

Mon

13

❄️

-1.7°

-7.4°

1.6cm

Tue

14

❄️

-3.5°

-12°

7.3cm

Wed

15

❄️

-1.8°

-12.1°

1cm

Thu

16

☁️

-0.1°

-11.7°

Fri

17

☁️

0.8°

-10.7°

Sat

18

☁️

0.7°

-10.9°

Sun

19

☁️

4.5°

-4.7°

0.1cm

Mon

20

☁️

5.7°

-8°

Tue

21

❄️

-0.3°

-6.1°

1.6cm

Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:02 PM UTC

380.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+44%

vs 5-Year Avg

264.2cm avg by now

+22%

vs 30-Year Avg

312.2cm avg by now

264.2cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Recent snowfall has trended below the long-term 30-year average, with the 5-year average at 235.4 cm compared to the 30-year average of 283.7 cm, indicating a notable decrease in typical seasonal snowfall. The past five seasons have shown considerable variability, ranging from a low of 193.4 cm in 2023 to a high of 285.1 cm in 2020. Despite this overall downward trend, the current season stands out as an anomaly, exceeding both the 5-year and 30-year averages by 50% and 25% respectively, suggesting an unusually snowy year compared to recent history.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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