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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Marmot Basin

North America

Marmot Basin

Off-season

Last season ended May 2, 2026

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

Off-season — closed May 2

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

3.8cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

7

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1698m

Overview

Marmot Basin is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 2, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~4 cm (1.6 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Marmot Basin is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, offering over 1,700 acres of skiable terrain across five mountain faces. The resort features a variety of runs suitable for all ability levels, modern lift infrastructure, and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Signature experiences include panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies and reliable snow conditions throughout a long season. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, equipment rentals, and ski school programs, making it a versatile destination for families and adventure seekers alike.

Resort Info

Summit2612m
Base1698m
Vertical914m
Lifts7
Runs91
Skiable Area1720 acres
Average snowfall440 inches / 1118 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedMay 2, 2026
Projected openingNovember 25, 2026

Ski passes

Mountain Collective

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

Top Après Ski

The Whistle Stop Pub – A favorite among Marmot Basin visitors, this cozy and welcoming pub in Jasper is renowned for its relaxed après-ski vibe, hearty comfort food, and selection of local beers, making it a top spot to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2612mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1698m

Temp

5.6°C

Wind

4.1km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.6cm

Mid-Mountain

2155m

Temp

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Wind

5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.8cm

Summit

2612m

Temp

-0.3°C

Wind

4.1km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.3cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Marmot Basin El Niño rank & forecast

Marmot Basin ranks #415 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −16% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −16% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Marmot Basin averaged -16% 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 -25%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 -23%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −25%'15-16 +1%'23-24 −23%

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

Marmot Basin Webcam

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Marmot Basin / Roundshot

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Local Reports

0 reports
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 Marmot Basin (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
8 / -11.2mm
Sat, Aug 29
9 / -30.1cm2.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
7 / -31.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
10 / -10.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
12 / -11.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 12.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000.100000000000000
Precip (mm)0.20.80.20.40.71.200.60.700.50.10.20.80.21.50.40.7
Temp (°C)272-171-17118231143103
Wind (km/h)6942323624946124243
Gusts (km/h)283727132113142714214737324843273333

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2612m)

ECMWF
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GFS
3cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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7.8°

-0.9°

9 km/h

Sat

29

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8.7°

-3.3°

5 km/h

Sun

30

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7.4°

-3.5°

9 km/h

Mon

31

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9.5°

-1.3°

11 km/h

Tue

1

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11.7°

-1.1°

13 km/h

Wed

2

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11.3°

0.7°

7 km/h

Thu

3

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9.6°

-2°

9 km/h

Fri

4

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11.1°

-2.3°

8 km/h

Sat

5

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11.4°

-2.5°

4 km/h

Sun

6

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13.7°

-1.5°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (2612m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Summer Conditions

Parks 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

1 camera nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Marmot Basin. The call is quiet due to clear off-season conditions, with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement. 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 Marmot Basin

BC-Alberta Border road camera
BC-Alberta BorderReplay27.2 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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Season Total

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Off-season · 205cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 235cm full-season avg

205cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~282.9 cm. That's 38% above the 5-year average (205 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 20% above the 30-year average (235 cm).

Marmot Basin Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 350cm with an average of 176 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
November50.2cm21 days57cm80cm10.1cm
December39.2cm20 days91cm109cm7.4cm
January40.7cm22 days113cm132cm8.7cm
February29.1cm17 days122cm136cm6.2cm
March45.4cm22 days131cm143cm7.8cm
April38cm21 days130cm141cm7cm
May30.9cm16 days99cm128cm8.8cm

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 25, 2026

Through May 2, 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 Marmot Basin, ERA5 season snowfall median was 334 cm (131 in), about 5% 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

334 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

351 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10334 cm319 cm – 352 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12344 cm312 cm – 380 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8374 cm349 cm – 392 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 Marmot Basin

Where is Marmot Basin?
Marmot Basin is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Marmot Basin?
Marmot Basin runs from a base elevation of 1,698 m (5,571 ft) to a summit of 2,612 m (8,570 ft), giving a vertical drop of 914 m (2,999 ft).
How big is Marmot Basin?
Marmot Basin has 1,720 acres (696 hectares) of skiable terrain, 91 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Marmot Basin?
Marmot Basin is on the Mountain Collective and Powder Alliance. 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 Marmot Basin?
Marmot Basin typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Marmot Basin get in a typical season?
Marmot Basin averages 440 inches / 1118 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Marmot Basin in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #415 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -16% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Marmot Basin averaged -16% 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 -25%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 -23%. A pattern, not a promise.