📷 Shames Mountain
North America
Shames Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
May 24
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
17
2026–27 season
Overview
Shames Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:05 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Shames Mountain
Lifts
3
Skiable area
622.7 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(28 total)
Beginner
9
30% of terrain
Intermediate
11
40% of terrain
Advanced
8
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
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
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 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
640m
Temp
10.4°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Mid-Mountain
960m
Temp
2.2°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Summit
1280m
Temp
6.2°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Shames 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 Jul 14, 6:05 AM
Today 17 / 2 | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 4 | Thu, Jul 16 20 / 6 | Fri, Jul 17 21 / 7 | Sat, Jul 18 15 / 6 | Sun, Jul 19 20 / 3 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 8 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 12 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1280m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☀️
17°
2.2°
6 km/h
Wed
15
🌤️
19.7°
4.2°
6 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
19.8°
6°
5 km/h
Fri
17
🌤️
20.8°
6.8°
9 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
14.7°
5.7°
10 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
19.8°
2.9°
5 km/h
Mon
20
☀️
23.4°
7.5°
6 km/h
Tue
21
☀️
24°
10.7°
5 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
19.7°
10.7°
4 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
20.8°
8.7°
9 km/h
Summit elevation (1280m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 705cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 705cm full-season avg
705cm
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.
Shames Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 962cm with an average of 151 snowfall days per season. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 164.6cm | 22 days | 62cm | 109cm | 28.3cm |
| December | 182.9cm | 24 days | 138cm | 181cm | 31cm |
| January | 184.2cm | 23 days | 200cm | 237cm | 26.8cm |
| February | 124.8cm | 19 days | 234cm | 261cm | 25.4cm |
| March | 132.5cm | 23 days | 247cm | 272cm | 23.8cm |
| April | 74.2cm | 16 days | 229cm | 255cm | 18.4cm |
| May | 16.9cm | 6 days | 149cm | 203cm | 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 6, 2026
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.
