📷 Shames Mountain
North America
Shames Mountain
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Closed for Season — closed March 22
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 6
6d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
14-Day Forecast
14.3cm
Snow Depth
185cm
Resort Guide
Shames Mountain is located near Terrace in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is operated as a community-owned cooperative. The resort features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, including groomed runs, glades, and access to extensive backcountry areas, making it popular among both families and advanced skiers. Shames Mountain is known for its abundant snowfall, relaxed atmosphere, and commitment to sustainability, offering essential amenities such as a day lodge, equipment rentals, and lessons. Its unique cooperative model and deep powder conditions distinguish it as a welcoming and authentic mountain destination.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Shames Mountain is enjoying mainly clear conditions with a temperature of -3°C and a snow depth of 75cm. While only 1cm of new snow has fallen in the past week, the next 14 days are expected to bring between 11cm and 19cm of fresh powder, so there's plenty to look forward to.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
Depth
108cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
34cm in the past week - decent refresh.
Forecast
58cm forecast - major storm cycle ahead.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:03 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:03 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1020m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
640m
Temp
0.8°C
Wind
1.9km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
10.1cm
Mid-Mountain
960m
Temp
-0.4°C
Wind
3.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
12.6cm
Summit
1280m
Temp
-3.4°C
Wind
1.9km/h
Snow Depth
185cm
14-Day Forecast
11cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1280m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
8.4°
-5°
Mon
13
❄️
-1.3°
-5.7°
1.3cm
Tue
14
❄️
-1.8°
-9.4°
12.2cm
Wed
15
☁️
1.4°
-13.6°
Thu
16
☁️
0.2°
-11.2°
Fri
17
🌧️
1°
-5.6°
Sat
18
☁️
3.4°
-4.5°
Sun
19
☁️
7.2°
-3.8°
Mon
20
☁️
5.9°
-8.2°
Tue
21
❄️
-1.9°
-3.8°
0.7cm
Summit elevation (1280m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:03 PM UTC
415.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+45%
vs 5-Year Avg
287.4cm avg by now
-39%
vs 30-Year Avg
684.9cm avg by now
287.4cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 273.0 cm, significantly below the 30-year average of 629.2 cm, indicating a marked long-term decline. The most recent season saw a 43% increase over the 5-year average but remains 38% below the 30-year norm. Notably, snowfall peaked in 2020 at 401.5 cm but has generally trended downward since, with the lowest value recorded in 2024. This pattern suggests increased variability and a persistent deficit relative to historical norms.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.