Mt. Washington ski resort

📷 Mt. Washington

North America

Mt. Washington

19

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 3

9d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

2.5cm

14-Day Forecast

6.9cm

Snow Depth

--

🎿

Powder Days

16

this season

Updated: Apr 12, 3:02 PMWeather at base: 1100m

Resort Guide

Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, offering over 1,700 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 505 meters. The resort features a variety of runs for all abilities, a family-friendly atmosphere, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. Key amenities include a modern alpine village, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, and a dedicated Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Mt. Washington stands out for its abundant snowfall, diverse terrain, and unique island setting.

Resort Info

Summit1588m
Base1100m
Vertical1657m
Lifts9
Runs60
Skiable Area1700 acres
Avg Snowfall354 inches / 899 cm
CountryCanada

Top Après Ski

Ted’s Bar + Grill – A popular après-ski spot located in the Alpine Lodge at Mt. Washington, Ted’s is known for its cozy atmosphere, local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
19
Limited
stable

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

Currently, Mt. Washington is experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 0°C and no new snow in the past week. With a season total of 581cm, you can expect limited snow coverage as we move into the warmer months.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

26cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

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

Snow Summary

1588mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM

3cm
24h
7cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
3
Prev10d
Now12
M13
5.7
T14
1.2
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

2230m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

1100m

Temp

3°C

Wind

3.1km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

10.3cm

Mid-Mountain

1344m

Temp

-1.2°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

14.6cm

Summit

1588m

Temp

-0.1°C

Wind

3.1km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

10.7cm

Live Conditions

Mt. Washington Webcams

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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.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1588m)

ECMWF
6.9cm
GFS
19.7cm
GEM
4.1cm
JMA
71.3cm
ICON
0.1cm
Météo-Fr
1.9cm
SnowSure™
17.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

🌧️

3.6°

-0.3°

Mon

13

🌧️

2.9°

-3.1°

Tue

14

❄️

-1.8°

-10.7°

5.7cm

Wed

15

❄️

-2°

-11°

1.2cm

Thu

16

1°

-6.9°

Fri

17

☁️

1.7°

-6.5°

Sat

18

🌧️

1.1°

-5.9°

Sun

19

🌧️

-2.1°

-4°

Mon

20

☁️

5.7°

-5.2°

Tue

21

🌧️

1.1°

-4.8°

Summit elevation (1588m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:02 PM UTC

581.3cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-34%

vs 5-Year Avg

881cm avg by now

+15%

vs 30-Year Avg

504.6cm avg by now

881cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Snowfall over the past five years has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, with the 5-year average reaching 786.1 cm compared to the long-term average of 460 cm. The most recent season, however, saw a notable decrease, recording only 68% of the 5-year average, indicating a sharp drop from the recent trend of above-average snowfall. Despite this recent decline, the current season still exceeds the 30-year average by 16%, highlighting the overall upward shift in snowfall in recent years. This pattern suggests increased variability, with generally higher snowfall punctuated by occasional below-average years.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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