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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Panorama Mountain

North America

Panorama Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

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

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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14-Day Forecast

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Powder Days

8

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1160m

Overview

Panorama Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Panorama Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada, and features 2,975 acres of skiable terrain with over 4,000 vertical feet, making it one of North America's largest vertical descents. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, a pedestrian village at the base, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and hot pools. Signature experiences include wide-open groomers, alpine bowls, and the renowned Taynton Bowl for advanced skiers. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, dining options, and a slopeside hot springs pool.

Resort Info

Summit2365m
Base1160m
Vertical1205m
Lifts10
Runs136
Skiable Area2975 acres
Average snowfall204 inches / 520 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

Mountain Collective

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

Top Après Ski

T-Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot at Panorama Mountain, the T-Bar & Grill is known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and lively events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind with drinks and live entertainment after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2365mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Base

1160m

Temp

11°C

Wind

7.8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.5cm

Mid-Mountain

1763m

Temp

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Wind

9km/h

Snow Depth

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0.5cm

Summit

2365m

Temp

3.1°C

Wind

7.8km/h

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14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Panorama Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Panorama Mountain ranks #355 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Panorama Mountain averaged -10% 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 -16%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 -2%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −16%'15-16 −11%'23-24 −2%

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

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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 Panorama Mountain (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
13 / 10.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
12 / 17.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
11 / 00.2cm1.7mm
Mon, Aug 31
13 / -11.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
17 / 10.3mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 411.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000000.100.1000000000
Precip (mm)00.50.40.23.93.20.30.90.501.30.500.20.11.33.96.4
Temp (°C)51376103283312561676116
Wind (km/h)665363243455475224
Gusts (km/h)272820163016142613212829263328273127

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2365m)

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JMA
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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13.4°

1.4°

10 km/h

Sat

29

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11.9°

0.9°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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10.7°

-0.3°

0.1cm

5 km/h

Mon

31

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12.5°

-0.7°

9 km/h

Tue

1

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17.4°

0.6°

7 km/h

Wed

2

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11.3°

3.5°

8 km/h

Thu

3

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10.4°

-0.3°

8 km/h

Fri

4

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11.6°

1.3°

6 km/h

Sat

5

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5.8°

2.5°

4 km/h

Sun

6

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10.7°

1.8°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (2365m) • 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

5 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Panorama Mountain. The call indicates it is quiet with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement conditions. 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 Panorama Mountain

Panorama - W road camera
Panorama - WReplay0.5 km · DriveBC
Panorama - E road camera
Panorama - EReplay0.5 km · DriveBC
Radium Hot Springs northbound road camera
Radium Hot Springs northboundReplay21.5 km · DriveBC
Radium Hot Springs eastbound road camera
Radium Hot Springs eastboundReplay21.5 km · DriveBC
Radium Hot Springs southbound road camera
Radium Hot Springs southboundReplay21.5 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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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 267cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 233cm full-season avg

267cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~387.2 cm. That's 45% above the 5-year average (267 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 66% above the 30-year average (233 cm).

Panorama Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 264cm with an average of 140 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
November40.2cm18 days25cm42cm8.9cm
December37.9cm19 days56cm75cm8.3cm
January34.3cm18 days79cm93cm7.2cm
February27.8cm16 days86cm99cm7cm
March38.8cm21 days93cm104cm6.8cm
April32.7cm17 days84cm99cm8cm
May19.5cm10 days37cm70cm6.6cm

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 4, 2026

Through Apr 11, 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 Panorama Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 232 cm (91 in), about 11% 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

232 cm

10 El Niño winters · 11% below median

All-season median

261 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10232 cm227 cm – 255 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12273 cm252 cm – 288 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8294 cm237 cm – 321 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 Panorama Mountain

Where is Panorama Mountain?
Panorama Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Panorama Mountain?
Panorama Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,160 m (3,806 ft) to a summit of 2,365 m (7,759 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,205 m (3,953 ft).
How big is Panorama Mountain?
Panorama Mountain has 2,975 acres (1,204 hectares) of skiable terrain, 136 marked runs and 10 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Panorama Mountain?
Panorama Mountain is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Panorama Mountain?
Panorama Mountain 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 Panorama Mountain get in a typical season?
Panorama Mountain averages 204 inches / 520 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Panorama Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #355 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Panorama Mountain averaged -10% 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 -16%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 -2%. A pattern, not a promise.