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Mt. Washington Resort Guide
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Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed April 4
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt. Washington
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1700 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(81 total)
Beginner
16
20% of terrain
Intermediate
37
45% of terrain
Advanced
28
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair2
- Double chair2
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
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.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 762cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 501cm full-season avg
762cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Mt. Washington Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 558cm with an average of 114 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 64% above this average (915cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 72cm | 15 days | 18cm | 50cm | 17cm |
| December | 128cm | 20 days | 70cm | 112cm | 25cm |
| January | 123cm | 19 days | 117cm | 151cm | 24cm |
| February | 78cm | 17 days | 139cm | 166cm | 20cm |
| March | 83cm | 19 days | 165cm | 188cm | 18cm |
| April | 44cm | 12 days | 148cm | 174cm | 12cm |
| May | 7cm | 4 days | 90cm | 124cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
78
Best Day
22 Feb
7
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
6
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 7822 Feb32cm
- 6423 Feb21cm
- 5424 Feb5cm
March 2026
- 5613 Mar3cm
- 5412 Mar5cm
- 5414 Mar
April 2026
- 382 Apr13cm
- 361 Apr
- 3415 Apr7cm
February scored highest for Mt. Washington in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
