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Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Red Mountain

North America

Red Mountain

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.

Last Snowfall

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

6

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1185m

Overview

Red Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 4, 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

Red Mountain Resort is located in Rossland, British Columbia, and features over 3,850 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains. Known for its uncrowded slopes and diverse terrain, the resort offers a mix of groomed runs, gladed tree skiing, and advanced steeps, appealing to both intermediate and expert skiers. Key amenities include on-mountain lodging, multiple dining options, and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere that emphasizes authentic mountain culture. Signature experiences include cat skiing, guided mountain tours, and access to expansive backcountry terrain.

Resort Info

Summit2075m
Base1185m
Vertical890m
Lifts8
Runs119
Skiable Area3850 acres
Average snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 4, 2026
Projected openingDecember 26, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Rafters Lounge – Located in the base lodge, Rafters is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beer selection, and live music, making it the go-to après-ski spot for both locals and visitors seeking a lively and authentic mountain experience.

Snow Summary

2075mECMWF 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

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • GHCNBase 0cm

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

Base

1185m

Temp

9.4°C

Wind

0.8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Mid-Mountain

1630m

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Summit

2075m

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3.6°C

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0.7cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Red Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Red Mountain ranks #178 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, +3% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#178 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: +3% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Red Mountain averaged +3% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +36%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 −14%'23-24 +36%

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 Red 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
16 / 3
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 25.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 10.1cm0.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 2
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 3
Wed, Sep 2
13 / 53mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000.1000000000
Precip (mm)00002.72.7000.60000000.60.32.1
Temp (°C)81577943114615681997128
Wind (km/h)27261334723214435124
Gusts (km/h)122812194311162711132519153331254031

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2075m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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16.2°

2.6°

8 km/h

Sat

29

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11.4°

2.3°

18 km/h

Sun

30

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12.6°

0.9°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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15.8°

1.6°

4 km/h

Tue

1

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20°

2.9°

8 km/h

Wed

2

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13°

4.9°

13 km/h

Thu

3

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11.7°

3.8°

7 km/h

Fri

4

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14.2°

3°

8 km/h

Sat

5

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5.7°

2.2°

5 km/h

Sun

6

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10.3°

-0.1°

3 km/h

Summit elevation (2075m) • 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 Red Mountain. 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 Red Mountain

Rossland southound road camera
Rossland southoundReplay3.7 km · DriveBC
Rossland northbound road camera
Rossland northboundReplay3.7 km · DriveBC
Rossland eastbound road camera
Rossland eastboundReplay3.7 km · DriveBC
Strawberry Pass - NW road camera
Strawberry Pass - NWReplay8 km · DriveBC
Strawberry Pass - SE road camera
Strawberry Pass - SEReplay8 km · DriveBC
Trail - E road camera
Trail - EReplay15.6 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 · 309cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 265cm full-season avg

309cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~241 cm. That's 22% below the 5-year average (309 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (265 cm).

Red Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 295cm with an average of 110 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
November49.4cm17 days21cm43cm9.7cm
December62.5cm20 days62cm89cm11.6cm
January57.5cm20 days96cm116cm10cm
February40.1cm16 days107cm121cm8.7cm
March43.7cm17 days114cm132cm8.5cm
April21.8cm10 days92cm114cm6.3cm
May4.8cm3 days33cm66cm2.9cm

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 26, 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 Red Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 254 cm (100 in), about 12% 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

254 cm

10 El Niño winters · 12% below median

All-season median

289 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10254 cm229 cm – 269 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12306 cm271 cm – 376 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8310 cm273 cm – 364 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 Red Mountain

Where is Red Mountain?
Red Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Red Mountain?
Red Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,185 m (3,888 ft) to a summit of 2,075 m (6,808 ft), giving a vertical drop of 890 m (2,920 ft).
How big is Red Mountain?
Red Mountain has 3,850 acres (1,558 hectares) of skiable terrain, 119 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Red Mountain?
Red Mountain is on the Ikon 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 Red Mountain?
Red 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 Red Mountain get in a typical season?
Red Mountain averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Red Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #178 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +3% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Red Mountain averaged +3% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +36%. A pattern, not a promise.