This forecast is more than 12 hours old. A newer one should have replaced it by now, so check another source before you travel.
Ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
Sun Peaks
A resort about 56 km from Kamloops with skiing across three mountains and a village at 1,255 m.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Sun Peaks (GMT-7).
Sun Peaks snow forecast at 2,080 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Sun Peaks at the top lift (2,080 m / 6,800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F), the freezing level near 3,050 m (10,000 ft) and gusts up to 43 km/h (27 mph) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Wednesday and Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −3 °C (27 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 30 km/h (19 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 61% cloud
Sun Peaks hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Sun Peaks 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Sun Peaks this week: Wednesday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | RainPoor ski day−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | RainPoor ski day−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sunFair ski day−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sunFair ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | BluebirdBest day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | BluebirdGood ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Sun Peaks 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−9 to −6 °C (16 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Sun Peaks on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Sun Peaks snow forecast at 1,255 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Sun Peaks in the village (1,255 m / 4,100 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F), the freezing level near 3,050 m (10,000 ft) and gusts up to 43 km/h (27 mph) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Wednesday and Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 30 km/h (19 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 61% cloud
Sun Peaks hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Sun Peaks 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Bluebird−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Bluebird−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Sun Peaks 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Sun Peaks in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Sun Peaks?
- Province
- British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Village
- 1,255 m
- Top lift
- 2,080 m
- Vertical
- 825 m
- Lifts
- 13
- Season
- Late November to Early April
- Airports
- Kamloops (YKA)
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.sunpeaksresort.com
About Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks is about 56 km from Kamloops, in a municipality of the same name. The ski area opened as Tod Mountain in 1961 and was renamed Sun Peaks in 1993.
The resort reports 4,400 acres of terrain across Tod Mountain, Sundance Mountain and Mt. Morrisey, making it the second largest ski area in Canada. The highest lift, the Burfield chair, reaches 2,080 m.
When does it snow in Sun Peaks?
In Sun Peaks, snow falls on about 15 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 12 days | 12 days | 8 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | <1 days | <1 days | 7 days | 13 days | 15 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Sun Peaks month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 14% | −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) |
| February | 12 | 13% | −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) |
| March | 12 | 13% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) |
| April | 8 | 11% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) |
| May | 4 | 4% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) |
| June | <1 | 1% | 5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 9 to 20 °C (48 to 68 °F) |
| August | <1 | 0% | 9 to 20 °C (48 to 68 °F) |
| September | <1 | 1% | 5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) |
| October | 7 | 10% | −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) |
| November | 13 | 17% | −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) |
| December | 15 | 18% | −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) |
Snow in Sun Peaks in October
In October, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in November
In November, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in December
In December, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 15 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in January
In January, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in February
In February, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in March
In March, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in April
In April, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F).
Snow in Sun Peaks in May
In May, Sun Peaks gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Sun Peaks?
Of the last ten winters in Sun Peaks, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 27% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2018/19, about 21% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 18 December 2024.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 99% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 127% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 79% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 90% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 94% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 119% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 97% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 104% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 100% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 91% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Sun Peaks
Does Sun Peaks have snow at Christmas?
Sun Peaks had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Sun Peaks have snow at New Year?
Sun Peaks had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Sun Peaks have snow in mid-February?
Sun Peaks had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Sun Peaks have snow at Easter?
Sun Peaks had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Sun Peaks?
It snows on about 84 days a year in Sun Peaks at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 15 days.
What is the snowiest month in Sun Peaks?
December is the snowiest month in Sun Peaks, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Sun Peaks?
Of the last ten winters in Sun Peaks, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 27% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2018/19, about 21% below average.
How cold does Sun Peaks get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Sun Peaks at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −13 °C (9 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How high is Sun Peaks?
The village or lowest lift at Sun Peaks is at 1,255 m (4,100 ft) and the top lift is at 2,080 m (6,800 ft), a vertical drop of 825 m (2,700 ft).
When does the ski season start in Sun Peaks?
The lifts at Sun Peaks usually open in late November and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Sun Peaks
More ski resorts in British Columbia
Sources: Sun Peaks trail maps and stats, Sun Peaks Kamloops Airport, Wikipedia, J2Ski: Sun Peaks season dates