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Hudson Bay Mountain ski resort

📷 Hudson Bay Mountain

North America

Hudson Bay Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 09:01 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

May 23

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0.4cm

14-Day Forecast

3cm

Snow Depth

12cm

🎿

Powder Days

7

this season

Updated: May 28, 9:01 PMWeather at base: 1220m

Overview

Hudson Bay Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 14/100 (Limited), snow base 12 cm (4.7 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 21:01 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
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
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed April 5, 2026

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 09:01 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

1650mECMWF Model

Updated May 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM

0cm
24h
3cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
Now28
F29
0.2
S30
S31
M1
T2
W3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, May 28, 09:01 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1120m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

1220m

Temp

8.1°C

Wind

1.1km/h

Snow Depth

30cm

14-Day Forecast

1.4cm

Mid-Mountain

1435m

Temp

5.2°C

Wind

5.4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Summit

1650m

Temp

5.3°C

Wind

1.1km/h

Snow Depth

30cm

14-Day Forecast

1.4cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

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

SnowSure MLBeta · v2.0

Extended OutlookDays 8–14

Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.

0cm
predicted total
0.8cm vs. weather-model avg
Quiet stretch expected
The model predicts no significant snowfall over days 8–14.

Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1650m)

ECMWF
3cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0.1cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0.5cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

5.5°

-0.7°

Fri

29

4.2°

-3.7°

Sat

30

❄️

4.5°

-7.4°

0.2cm

Sun

31

☀️

9.2°

-6.9°

Mon

1

🌤️

13.6°

-3.1°

Tue

2

🌤️

16.7°

3.1°

Wed

3

🌧️

15.4°

4.1°

Thu

4

🌧️

8.1°

1.4°

Fri

5

🌧️

8.5°

-2°

Sat

6

❄️

2.5°

-0.7°

2cm

Summit elevation (1650m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, May 28, 09:01 PM UTC

315.5cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+6%

vs 5-Year Avg

299cm avg by now

-8%

vs 30-Year Avg

343.1cm avg by now

299cm

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.

Season at a Glance

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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