Will multiple systems allow BC ski resorts to open sooner?

Published on November 9, 2024, 1:49 am

The situation in British Columbia could be good news for ski resorts in the coming days.

An active West Coast sighting trend could be good news for BC ski resorts in the near future.

Multiple systems moving through the region are expected to cause snow accumulation in alpine regions, creating favorable conditions for ski resorts hoping to reopen soon.

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Last year conditions were affected El Niño and mountain areas struggled to build new snow cover and maintain what they had as a base. The situation was much different just a year earlier, when resorts like SilverStar were able to open earlier than expected in 2022.

Snow accumulation in British Columbia over the next 5 days

How are things going in the coming days and weeks?

This year could replicate the conditions we saw back in 2022 as several systems are on track to provide abundant moisture to the region.

The first system will be warmer with freezing levels around 2,000 meters. By the end of the weekend, freezing levels will drop and snow may fall in many ski villages.