Whitewater Ski Resort ski resort

📷 Whitewater Ski Resort

North America

Whitewater Ski Resort

32

Solid

→stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 23

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

16.9cm

14-Day Forecast

17.8cm

Snow Depth

225cm

Updated: Feb 26, 5:03 PM•Weather at base: 1380m

Resort Guide

Whitewater Ski Resort is located just outside Nelson, British Columbia, and is recognized for its deep powder, varied terrain, and relaxed, authentic mountain atmosphere. The resort features over 2,367 acres of skiable terrain, including glades, bowls, and groomed runs suitable for all abilities, with a reputation for abundant snowfall and minimal lift lines. Signature experiences include backcountry access, locally inspired dining at the Fresh Tracks Café, and a focus on community and sustainability. Whitewater stands out for its uncrowded slopes, friendly vibe, and commitment to preserving a genuine mountain experience.

Resort Info

Summit2044m
Base1380m
Vertical1220m
Lifts5
Runs113
Skiable Area3247 acres
Avg Snowfall472 inches / 1200 cm
CountryCanada
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Top Après Ski

Coal Oil Johnny’s Pub – This cozy and welcoming spot at the base of Whitewater Ski Resort is renowned for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
32
Solid
→stable

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Currently at Whitewater Ski Resort, you're looking at overcast skies with a temperature of -7°C and a snow depth of 154cm. While there's been 5cm of new snow over the last week, it’s been quiet recently with no snowfall in the past 48 hours.

AI-generated summary
✓

Depth

154cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

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Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

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Forecast

17cm forecast - some snow expected.

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Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:03 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2044mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM

17cm
24h
18cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
17
Prev10d
1.4
Now26
4.1
F27
0.1
S28
—
S1
—
M2
—
T3
2.3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:03 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1360m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

1380m

Temp

-3.2°C

Wind

7.6km/h

Snow Depth

255cm

14-Day Forecast

13cm

Mid-Mountain

1712m

Temp

-3.8°C

Wind

18.8km/h

Snow Depth

240cm

14-Day Forecast

14.5cm

Summit

2044m

Temp

-7.5°C

Wind

7.6km/h

Snow Depth

255cm

14-Day Forecast

17.4cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 (2044m)

ECMWF
17.8cm
GFS
3.6cm
GEM
26.3cm
JMA
24.4cm
ICON
14.6cm
Météo-Fr
9.5cm
SnowSure™
16cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

❄️

-4.7°

-10°

1.4cm

Fri

27

❄️

-3.8°

-7.4°

4.1cm

Sat

28

☁️

-1.2°

-11.3°

0.1cm

Sun

1

☀️

0.9°

-13.2°

Mon

2

🌤️

2.2°

-11.7°

Tue

3

☁️

3.3°

-10.5°

Wed

4

❄️

-1.3°

-6.1°

2.3cm

Thu

5

☁️

-0.4°

-8°

0.2cm

Fri

6

❄️

-4.8°

-8.9°

5.3cm

Sat

7

❄️

-3.5°

-12°

2.3cm

Summit elevation (2044m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:03 PM UTC

307.7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+24%

vs 5-Year Avg

247.9cm avg by now

+23%

vs 30-Year Avg

250.6cm avg by now

247.9cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

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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