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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Shames Mountain

North America

Shames Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 640m

Overview

Shames Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 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.

Resort Info

Summit1280m
Base640m
Vertical640m
Lifts3
Runs28
Skiable Area252 acres
Average snowfall475 inches / 1207 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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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

1280mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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

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640m

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10.2°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Shames Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Shames Mountain ranks #460 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −22% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −22% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Shames Mountain averaged -22% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -9%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 -29%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −9%'15-16 −28%'23-24 −29%

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

Shames Mountain Webcams

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My Mountain Co-op / Shames Mountain

My Mountain Co-op / Shames Mountain

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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 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 Aug 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 53.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
8 / 44.8mm
Sun, Aug 30
7 / 526.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 638.4mm
Tue, Sep 1
6 / 427.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
15 / 43.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)1.80.91.20.31.82.75.74.815.96.3923.168.113.50.303.3
Temp (°C)61186865766864556137
Wind (km/h)242252132132333313
Gusts (km/h)102115132415101614123224253130172122

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

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29

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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

3 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

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

Terrace - E road camera
Terrace - EReplay25.7 km · DriveBC
Terrace - W road camera
Terrace - WReplay25.7 km · DriveBC
Terrace - S road camera
Terrace - SReplay25.7 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 · 831cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~782.6 cm. That's 11% above the 5-year average (705 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (831 cm).

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).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November164.6cm22 days62cm109cm28.3cm
December182.9cm24 days138cm181cm31cm
January184.2cm23 days200cm237cm26.8cm
February124.8cm19 days234cm261cm25.4cm
March132.5cm23 days247cm272cm23.8cm
April74.2cm16 days229cm255cm18.4cm
May16.9cm6 days149cm203cm6cm

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.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Shames Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 822 cm (324 in), about 13% 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

822 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

944 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10822 cm708 cm – 901 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña121058 cm1004 cm – 1087 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8902 cm846 cm – 1032 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 Shames Mountain

Where is Shames Mountain?
Shames Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Shames Mountain?
Shames Mountain runs from a base elevation of 640 m (2,100 ft) to a summit of 1,280 m (4,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 640 m (2,100 ft).
How big is Shames Mountain?
Shames Mountain has 252 acres (102 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 3 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Shames Mountain?
Shames Mountain 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 Shames Mountain?
Shames Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Shames Mountain get in a typical season?
Shames Mountain averages 475 inches / 1207 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Shames Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #460 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -22% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Shames Mountain averaged -22% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -9%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 -29%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.