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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 03:00 in Whistler Blackcomb (GMT-7).
Whistler Blackcomb snow forecast at 2,284 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Rain or snow tonight.
Starting around 4pm, easing by 11pm. 0–4 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Whistler Blackcomb at the top lift (2,284 m / 7,500 ft) is forecast to get 0–4 cm (0–2 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 5–45 cm (3–17 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F), the freezing level near 2,600 m (8,500 ft) and gusts up to 54 km/h (34 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Thursday.
- Temperature now
- −1 °C (30 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,600 m (8,500 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 58% cloud
Whistler Blackcomb hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.5 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
| 1pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
| 3pm | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 5pm | Rain or snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 6pm | Rain or snow | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
| 7pm | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 8pm | Rain or snow | 0.4 cm (0.1 in) |
| 9pm | Rain or snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 10pm | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 11pm | Rain | None |
| midnight | Rain | None |
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Whistler Blackcomb 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Whistler Blackcomb this week: Monday. 15 cm the day before, cloudy, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain and snowPoor ski day−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat | Rain and snowPoor ski day−6 to −3 °C (21 to 27 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | 3–9 cm (1–4 in) |
| Sun | Rain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −4 °C (19 to 25 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | 3–30 cm (1–11 in) |
| Mon | SnowBest day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | 1–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Light snowFair ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Some sunFair ski day−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyFair ski day−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 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.
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−7 to −5 °C (19 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 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.
Whistler Blackcomb snow forecast at 675 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 Whistler Blackcomb in the village (675 m / 2,200 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F), the freezing level near 2,650 m (8,700 ft) and gusts up to 46 km/h (29 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,650 m (8,700 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 24 km/h (15 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 58% cloud
Whistler Blackcomb hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
| 1pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
| 3pm | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain | None |
| 5pm | Rain | None |
| 6pm | Rain | None |
| 7pm | Rain | None |
| 8pm | Rain | None |
| 9pm | Rain | None |
| 10pm | Rain | None |
| 11pm | Rain | None |
| midnight | Rain | None |
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Whistler Blackcomb 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain5 to 7 °C (41 to 45 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain4 to 6 °C (39 to 43 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 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.
Whistler Blackcomb 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−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Whistler Blackcomb 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 Whistler Blackcomb?
- Province
- British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Mountains
- Coast Mountains
- Village
- 675 m
- Top lift
- 2,284 m
- Vertical
- 1,609 m
- Season
- Late November to Mid-May
- Airports
- Vancouver (YVR)
- Official
- Snow report, Lifts open, Webcams, Piste map, Avalanche bulletin
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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.
The snow
Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America and one of the snowiest in this record: about 17 to 18 snowy days a month at mid-mountain in December and January and 15 to 16 in February and March. The catch is the village at 675 m, close to the Pacific, where storms often arrive as rain. The two mountains reach 2,284 m, and the alpine bowls at the top, along with the Blackcomb glacier, are where the snow is cold and deep. Snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years, and in our record the best winter of the ten was 2016/17.
Who it suits
Everyone, at scale: more terrain than any resort on the continent, from the glacier bowls and Spanky’s Ladder to long groomed cruisers and a pedestrian village with good restaurants. Whistler is on the Epic Pass. Expect crowds at the base on powder mornings and rain in the village in a mild spell.
Getting there
Vancouver airport is about two hours by road on the Sea to Sky Highway, with frequent buses.
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.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 days | 15 days | 16 days | 13 days | 4 days | 2 days | 0 days | <1 days | 1 days | 11 days | 17 days | 18 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb 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 | 17 | 19% | −8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) |
| February | 15 | 11% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) |
| March | 16 | 13% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) |
| April | 13 | 7% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) |
| May | 4 | 2% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) |
| June | 2 | 1% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) |
| August | <1 | 0% | 9 to 21 °C (48 to 70 °F) |
| September | 1 | 1% | 5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) |
| October | 11 | 10% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) |
| November | 17 | 18% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) |
| December | 18 | 18% | −9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in October
In October, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in November
In November, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 17 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in December
In December, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 18 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in January
In January, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 17 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in February
In February, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 15 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in March
In March, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 16 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in April
In April, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F).
Snow in Whistler Blackcomb in May
In May, Whistler Blackcomb gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Whistler Blackcomb?
Of the last ten winters in Whistler Blackcomb, 2016/17 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2023/24, about 25% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 3 January 2019.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 142% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 106% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 95% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 96% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 104% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 119% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 84% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 75% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 78% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 101% 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 Whistler Blackcomb
Does Whistler Blackcomb have snow at Christmas?
Whistler Blackcomb 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 Whistler Blackcomb have snow at New Year?
Whistler Blackcomb 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 Whistler Blackcomb have snow in mid-February?
Whistler Blackcomb 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 Whistler Blackcomb have snow at Easter?
Whistler Blackcomb 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 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Whistler Blackcomb?
It snows on about 112 days a year in Whistler Blackcomb at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 18 days.
What is the snowiest month in Whistler Blackcomb?
January is the snowiest month in Whistler Blackcomb, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. December has the most snowy days, about 18.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Whistler Blackcomb?
Of the last ten winters in Whistler Blackcomb, 2016/17 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2023/24, about 25% below average.
How cold does Whistler Blackcomb get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Whistler Blackcomb at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How high is Whistler Blackcomb?
The village or lowest lift at Whistler Blackcomb is at 675 m (2,200 ft) and the top lift is at 2,284 m (7,500 ft), a vertical drop of 1,609 m (5,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Whistler Blackcomb?
The lifts at Whistler Blackcomb usually open in late November and close in mid-May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Whistler Blackcomb mountain info, Wikipedia, J2Ski: Whistler Blackcomb season dates, Skiresort.com, Whistler Blackcomb