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Ski resort in British Columbia, Canada

Whistler Blackcomb

Two neighbouring mountains above Whistler village in British Columbia, linked by the Peak 2 Peak Gondola.

Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Whistler Blackcomb (GMT-7).

Whistler Blackcomb snow forecast at 2,284 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 Whistler Blackcomb at the top lift (2,284 m / 7,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) and the freezing level near 4,000 m (13,100 ft) over the next day.

Temperature now
12 °C (54 °F)
Freezing level
4,000 m (13,100 ft)
Wind
6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)

Whistler Blackcomb hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Hourly snowfall

No rain or snow on the upper mountain in Whistler Blackcomb in the next 24 hours.

Whistler Blackcomb 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayDry5 to 12 °C (41 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft)No snow
FriDry2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,900 m (12,800 ft)No snow
SatDry2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft)No snow
SunDry1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft)No snow
MonDry0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft)No snow
TueDry−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft)No snow
WedDry−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft)No snow

Whistler Blackcomb 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.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Thu 24 SepDry−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F)No snow
Fri 25 SepRain−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F)No snow
Sat 26 SepDry−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepRain−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepDry−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepChance of snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–8 cm (0–3 in)

How much snow is there in Whistler Blackcomb 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.

Where is Whistler Blackcomb?

Country
Canada
Village
675 m
Top lift
2,284 m
Vertical
1,609 m
Lifts
36
Season
Late November to Late April
Airports
Vancouver (YVR)

About Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb combines Whistler Mountain, which opened in 1966, and Blackcomb Mountain, which opened in 1980. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola has linked the two since December 2008. The resort hosted the alpine skiing events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The resort has 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and has been owned by Vail Resorts since 2016. Vancouver International Airport is about 137 km away.

When does it snow in Whistler Blackcomb?

In Whistler Blackcomb, snow falls on about 18 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Whistler Blackcomb at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
17 days15 days16 days13 days4 days2 days0 days<1 days1 days11 days17 days18 days

Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Snow forecasts near Whistler Blackcomb

Sun PeaksSki resort, about 230 km awayNo snow this weekBig WhiteSki resort, about 290 km awayNo snow this week

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Sources: Whistler Blackcomb mountain info, Wikipedia, J2Ski: Whistler Blackcomb season dates