📷 Mt. Washington
North America
Mt. Washington
Solid · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 52 verified open days
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed April 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Powder Days
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2026–27 season
Solid
2025-26 season average
Mt. Washington is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 37.4 across 52 verified open days.
January
#1 to book
123cm avg
March
#2 to book
83cm avg · scored 40.8
February
#3 to book
78cm avg · scored 54.7
Best weeks to book
- #18 Mar – 14 Marscored 47.3
- #222 Mar – 28 Marscored 43.3
- #315 Mar – 21 Marscored 39
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 10 Mar – 23 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:05 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Last season ended April 4, 2026
81 runs · 9 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
1589mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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About Mt. Washington
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt. Washington
- Where is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington runs from a base elevation of 1,084 m (3,556 ft) to a summit of 1,589 m (5,213 ft), giving a vertical drop of 505 m (1,657 ft).
- How big is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington has 1,700 acres (688 hectares) of skiable terrain, 81 marked runs and 9 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington 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 Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington typically operates from December 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 Mt. Washington get in a typical season?
- Mt. Washington averages 354 inches / 899 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt. Washington in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #364 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt. Washington averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -34%, '15-16 -46%, '23-24 +48%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
