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SilverStar ski resort
Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 SilverStar

North America

SilverStar

Off-season

Last season ended April 25, 2026

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

Off-season — closed April 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1155m

Overview

SilverStar is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 25, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia, joined Pacific Group Resorts in November 2025 as PGR's largest property — 3,300 acres with a 760 m vertical drop and legendary Okanagan powder (~700 cm/year). The pedestrian village offers 133 trails, 12 lifts, extensive Nordic skiing, terrain parks, and summer mountain biking. SilverStar is a full Ikon Pass partner for 2026-27 and pairs with Mount Washington in PGR's Canadian network.

Resort Info

Summit1915m
Base1155m
Vertical760m
Lifts12
Runs133
Skiable Area3282 acres
Average snowfall276 inches / 700 cm
CountryCanada
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Last season endedApril 25, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Top Après Ski

The Red Antler – Renowned as Silver Star’s premier après-ski destination, The Red Antler offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music, craft beers, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1915mECMWF Model

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

Base

1155m

Temp

8.1°C

Wind

2.4km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

SilverStar El Niño rank & forecast

SilverStar ranks #267 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#267 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), SilverStar averaged -4% 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 -26%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +28%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −26%'15-16 −15%'23-24 +28%

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

SilverStar Webcams

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SilverStar Mountain Resort

SilverStar Mountain Resort

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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 SilverStar (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

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Today
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Sat, Aug 29
7 / 23.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 20.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 20.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 2
Wed, Sep 2
10 / 419.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0001.21.21.5000.600.300006.3121.2
Temp (°C)71575746125715681887107
Wind (km/h)2104464453351252562
Gusts (km/h)133118142315192511112715183022162622

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1915m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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16°

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29

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30

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12.4°

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7 km/h

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31

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15.9°

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7 km/h

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12°

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Summit elevation (1915m) • 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

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status for SilverStar, with no winter restrictions in place due to typical off-season pavement conditions. There are no chain controls or closures on the highways monitored near SilverStar. Late-season or summer readings should not be interpreted as a winter forecast. Remember, the resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — be sure to re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Drive times

Typical Saturday morning

  • Vernon. About 25 min from Vernon on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Kelowna. About 1h 4m from Kelowna on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Kamloops. About 1h 31m from Kamloops on a typical Saturday morning.

Mapbox typical traffic for a Saturday 5–9am window. Not live turn-by-turn.

Highway cameras near SilverStar

Spallumcheen road camera
SpallumcheenReplay11.7 km · DriveBC
Lumby - W road camera
Lumby - WReplay14.5 km · DriveBC
Lumby - E road camera
Lumby - EReplay14.5 km · DriveBC
Shuswap Hill - E road camera
Shuswap Hill - EReplay22.2 km · DriveBC
Shuswap Hill - W road camera
Shuswap Hill - WReplay22.2 km · DriveBC
Kalamalka Lookout road camera
Kalamalka LookoutReplay23.1 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 · 159cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~162 cm. That's 9% below the 5-year average (178 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (159 cm).

SilverStar Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 176cm with an average of 109 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
November30.5cm16 days7cm18cm6.8cm
December38.2cm20 days28cm45cm7cm
January34.4cm19 days52cm65cm6.1cm
February25.2cm16 days58cm67cm5.4cm
March23.9cm17 days52cm65cm5.2cm
April11.6cm10 days23cm40cm3.7cm
May3.1cm3 days2cm11cm1.8cm

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 11, 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 SilverStar, ERA5 season snowfall median was 137 cm (54 in), about 20% 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

137 cm

10 El Niño winters · 20% below median

All-season median

172 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10137 cm128 cm – 163 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12186 cm159 cm – 200 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8188 cm169 cm – 209 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 SilverStar

Where is SilverStar?
SilverStar is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is SilverStar?
SilverStar runs from a base elevation of 1,155 m (3,789 ft) to a summit of 1,915 m (6,283 ft), giving a vertical drop of 760 m (2,493 ft).
How big is SilverStar?
SilverStar has 3,282 acres (1,328 hectares) of skiable terrain, 133 marked runs and 12 lifts.
When is ski season at SilverStar?
SilverStar 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 SilverStar get in a typical season?
SilverStar averages 276 inches / 700 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect SilverStar in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #267 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), SilverStar averaged -4% 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 -26%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +28%. A pattern, not a promise.