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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Hudson Bay Mountain

North America

Hudson Bay Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1220m

Overview

Hudson Bay 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 10:03 UTC.

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
Vertical430m
Lifts4
Runs44
Skiable Area700 acres
Average snowfall157 inches / 400 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingNovember 21, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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

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.

Snow Summary

1650mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1220m

Temp

7°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Hudson Bay Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Hudson Bay Mountain ranks #456 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −21% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −21% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hudson Bay Mountain averaged -21% 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 -34%, '23-24 -17%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −13%'15-16 −34%'23-24 −17%

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

Hudson Bay Mountain Webcams

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Hudson Bay Mountain Weather (Smithers) / webcam.io

Hudson Bay Mountain Weather (Smithers) / webcam.io

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Snow Stake Cam

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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 Hudson Bay 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, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / 47.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
9 / 11.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
9 / 311.1mm
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 312.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
5 / 319.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
13 / 33.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.21.25.40.30.903.61.85.75.72.44.21.57.510.20.903
Temp (°C)51064944754743335116
Wind (km/h)152345111141251132
Gusts (km/h)132418172120132417153323233830182023

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1650m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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11.3°

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Sat

29

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9.4°

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Sun

30

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31

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4.8°

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15.6°

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15.9°

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17.6°

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16°

2.9°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (1650m) • 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

6 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Hudson Bay Mountain. The call is quiet with no winter restrictions due to clear off-season conditions. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. 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 Hudson Bay Mountain

Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - N road camera
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - NReplay7.4 km · DriveBC
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - S road camera
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - SReplay7.4 km · DriveBC
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - W road camera
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - WReplay7.4 km · DriveBC
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - E road camera
Hwy 16 at Toronto Street - EReplay7.4 km · DriveBC
Smithers - N road camera
Smithers - NReplay7.9 km · DriveBC
Smithers - S road camera
Smithers - SReplay7.9 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 335cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 345cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~448.9 cm. That's 34% above the 5-year average (335 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% above the 30-year average (345 cm).

Hudson Bay Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 433cm with an average of 158 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
November80.9cm23 days53cm82cm15.9cm
December72.5cm23 days98cm124cm13.9cm
January73.9cm23 days130cm153cm12.4cm
February49.5cm18 days144cm161cm11.2cm
March50.9cm22 days148cm162cm9.5cm
April33.1cm18 days137cm153cm7.8cm
May12.6cm9 days83cm121cm4.8cm

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 Nov 21, 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 Hudson Bay Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 383 cm (151 in), about 10% 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

383 cm

10 El Niño winters · 10% below median

All-season median

424 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10383 cm350 cm – 445 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12449 cm409 cm – 482 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8408 cm372 cm – 487 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 Hudson Bay Mountain

Where is Hudson Bay Mountain?
Hudson Bay Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Hudson Bay Mountain?
Hudson Bay Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft) to a summit of 1,650 m (5,413 ft), giving a vertical drop of 430 m (1,411 ft).
How big is Hudson Bay Mountain?
Hudson Bay Mountain has 700 acres (283 hectares) of skiable terrain, 44 marked runs and 4 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Hudson Bay Mountain?
Hudson Bay Mountain 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 Hudson Bay Mountain?
Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay Mountain get in a typical season?
Hudson Bay Mountain averages 157 inches / 400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Hudson Bay Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #456 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -21% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hudson Bay Mountain averaged -21% 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 -34%, '23-24 -17%. A pattern, not a promise.