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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Mt. Washington

North America

Mt. Washington

Off-season

Last season ended April 4, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 4

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1084m

Overview

Mt. Washington is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 4, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

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

Summit1589m
Base1084m
Vertical505m
Lifts9
Runs81
Skiable Area1700 acres
Average snowfall354 inches / 899 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 4, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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

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.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1084m

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6.6°C

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1.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mt. Washington El Niño rank & forecast

Mt. Washington ranks #364 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

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.

'97-98 −34%'15-16 −46%'23-24 +48%

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

Mt. Washington Webcams

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Mt Washington Alpine Resort

Mt Washington Alpine Resort

Mount Washington / North Island Communications / CameraFTP

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Snow Stake Cam

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Mount Washington / Ozolio

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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 Mt. Washington (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, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
7 / 230.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
7 / 33.9mm
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 59mm
Tue, Sep 1
12 / 31.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
5 / 456.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)2.124.63.90002.10.90.92.73.92.40.301.211.430.913.8
Temp (°C)57431034656866115444
Wind (km/h)2427743424424116171812
Gusts (km/h)1019122323179148122015192523635847

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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Sat

29

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30

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6.5°

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11.9°

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8.6°

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13.7°

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5

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9.8°

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6

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11.8°

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Summit elevation (1589m) • 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 Mt. Washington. 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 from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Drive times

Typical Saturday morning

  • Courtenay / Comox. About 31 min from Courtenay / Comox on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Nanaimo. About 1h 24m from Nanaimo on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Campbell River. About 44 min from Campbell River on a typical Saturday morning.

Mapbox typical traffic for a Saturday 5–9am window. Not live turn-by-turn.

Highway cameras near Mt. Washington

Black Creek road camera
Black CreekReplay12.8 km · DriveBC
Piercy Road - N road camera
Piercy Road - NReplay16.6 km · DriveBC
Piercy Road - S road camera
Piercy Road - SReplay16.6 km · DriveBC
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - N road camera
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - NReplay23.4 km · DriveBC
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - S road camera
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - SReplay23.4 km · DriveBC
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - W road camera
Hwy 19A at Ryan Road - WReplay23.4 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, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 501cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~487.7 cm. That's 36% below the 5-year average (762 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% below the 30-year average (501 cm).

Mt. Washington Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 558cm with an average of 114 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
November72.4cm15 days18cm50cm16.9cm
December127.7cm20 days70cm112cm24.7cm
January123.2cm19 days117cm151cm24.1cm
February77.9cm17 days139cm166cm19.5cm
March83.1cm19 days165cm188cm17.6cm
April43.7cm12 days148cm174cm12cm
May7.3cm4 days90cm124cm3.4cm

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 Dec 11, 2026

Through Apr 4, 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 Mt. Washington, ERA5 season snowfall median was 369 cm (145 in), about 24% 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

369 cm

10 El Niño winters · 24% below median

All-season median

486 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10369 cm269 cm – 709 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12527 cm384 cm – 1035 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8447 cm342 cm – 702 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 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.