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Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Whistler Blackcomb

North America

Whistler Blackcomb

Off-season

Last season ended May 16, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed May 16

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

2.5cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

27

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:00 AM•Weather at base: 653m

Overview

Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 16, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Whistler Blackcomb, located in British Columbia, Canada, is one of North America's largest ski resorts, offering over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain across two interconnected mountains. The resort features a vibrant alpine village, a wide variety of runs for all abilities, and signature experiences such as the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which provides panoramic views between the mountains. Key amenities include extensive lift systems, diverse dining options, ski and snowboard schools, and a range of winter activities beyond skiing. Whistler Blackcomb stands out for its vast terrain, reliable snowfall, and dynamic atmosphere suitable for both families and adventure seekers.

Resort Info

Summit2284m
Base653m
Vertical1631m
Lifts37
Runs200
Skiable Area8171 acres
Average snowfall465 inches / 1181 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedMay 16, 2026
Projected openingNovember 20, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) – A renowned après-ski hotspot located at the base of Whistler Mountain, GLC is celebrated for its lively atmosphere, scenic patio overlooking the slopes, creative cocktails, and frequent live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

2284mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

Base

653m

Temp

12.2°C

Wind

2.1km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.2cm

Mid-Mountain

1469m

Temp

6.9°C

Wind

2.1km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.2cm

Summit

2284m

Temp

1.6°C

Wind

2.1km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2.4cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Whistler Blackcomb El Niño rank & forecast

Whistler Blackcomb ranks #243 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, −2% 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.

#243 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: −2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Whistler Blackcomb averaged -2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Whistler Blackcomb has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +17%, '15-16 +20%, '23-24 -42%.

'97-98 +17%'15-16 +20%'23-24 −42%

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

0 reports
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 Whistler Blackcomb (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, 9:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
5 / 10.8cm5.7mm
Sat, Aug 29
6 / 00.6cm0.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
4 / 1
Mon, Aug 31
9 / 00.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
8 / 21.8mm
Wed, Sep 2
6 / 10.1cm9.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000.8000.6000000000000.1
Precip (mm)0.61.83.3000.9000000.300.90.930.66.3
Temp (°C)241151242493473242
Wind (km/h)6833735642635104584
Gusts (km/h)213018152614182314123420283733293134

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2284m)

ECMWF
4.4cm
GFS
0.8cm
GEM
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JMA
0.9cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
2.5cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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4.5°

0.5°

9 km/h

Sat

29

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6.1°

-0.4°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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4°

0.6°

6 km/h

Mon

31

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9.2°

0°

7 km/h

Tue

1

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7.6°

1.5°

11 km/h

Wed

2

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5.7°

1°

11 km/h

Thu

3

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2.8°

-1°

5 km/h

Fri

4

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10.4°

-0.8°

5 km/h

Sat

5

☁️

7.8°

2.9°

8 km/h

Sun

6

☁️

11.1°

2.7°

5 km/h

Summit elevation (2284m) • 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 Whistler Blackcomb. The call is quiet due to clear off-season conditions, and there are no winter restrictions in place, indicating 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 Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Village Gate - N road camera
Whistler Village Gate - NReplay0.8 km · DriveBC
Whistler Village Gate - S road camera
Whistler Village Gate - SReplay0.8 km · DriveBC
Whistler Village Gate - E road camera
Whistler Village Gate - EReplay0.8 km · DriveBC
Lorimer Road - N road camera
Lorimer Road - NReplay1.2 km · DriveBC
Lorimer Road - W road camera
Lorimer Road - WReplay1.2 km · DriveBC
Lorimer Road - S road camera
Lorimer Road - SReplay1.2 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, 09:00 AM UTC

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Season Total

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 777cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 1035cm full-season avg

777cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~870.2 cm. That's 12% above the 5-year average (777 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% below the 30-year average (1035 cm).

Whistler Blackcomb Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 1158cm with an average of 158 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
November203.9cm21 days111cm178cm33.7cm
December211.2cm23 days208cm269cm36cm
January208.3cm22 days281cm333cm35.2cm
February128.4cm19 days312cm349cm25.8cm
March173.8cm23 days351cm389cm28.6cm
April90.4cm19 days355cm382cm17.6cm
May35.7cm10 days309cm348cm11cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

1 tracked season

Last completed season(2025-26)

150 days

Nov 22, 2025 → Apr 20, 2026

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 20, 2026

Through May 16, 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 Whistler Blackcomb, ERA5 season snowfall median was 1176 cm (463 in), about 4% above 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

1176 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% above median

All-season median

1128 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent101176 cm897 cm – 1379 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña121124 cm927 cm – 1335 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral81141 cm989 cm – 1295 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 Whistler Blackcomb

Where is Whistler Blackcomb?
Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Whistler Blackcomb?
Whistler Blackcomb runs from a base elevation of 653 m (2,142 ft) to a summit of 2,284 m (7,493 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,631 m (5,351 ft).
How big is Whistler Blackcomb?
Whistler Blackcomb has 8,171 acres (3,307 hectares) of skiable terrain, 200 marked runs and 37 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Whistler Blackcomb?
Whistler Blackcomb is on the Epic 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 Whistler Blackcomb?
Whistler Blackcomb typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Whistler Blackcomb get in a typical season?
Whistler Blackcomb averages 465 inches / 1181 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Whistler Blackcomb in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #243 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Whistler Blackcomb averaged -2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Whistler Blackcomb has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +17%, '15-16 +20%, '23-24 -42%.