Big White Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Big White
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This is the Snow Forecast for Big White, Canada for 10 days from 24 March.
Updated 24 March 2025 17:34 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 24 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 44cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big White.
Forecast for today in Big White
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,772m to 1,695m, with rain below.
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Updated 24 March 2025 17:40 NZDT
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| Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,290m | -3℃
 +3cm
| 5℃
+2cm
| 7℃
 | 5℃
 +17cm
| -3℃
+7cm
| -3℃
+4cm
| -3℃
+1cm
|
| 1,900m | 0℃
+3cm
| 7℃
+2cm
| 10℃
| 8℃
+15cm
| 0℃
+7cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| 0℃
+1cm
|
| 1,510m | 3℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
+5cm
| 2℃
 +4cm
| 2℃
+5cm
| 2℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,772m | varying 1,695m | varying 2,064m | varying 1,618m | 1,510m | varying 1,602m | |
| Max Town | 3℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | -6℃ | -7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Big White Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,772m to 1,695m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,695m to resort level.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.
Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
5cm to 17cm New Snow
Clear spells, light snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,064m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
4cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,618m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
4cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, light snow then clear sky, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,602m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Big White, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Big White, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Big White Snow Forecast updated at 17:34 NZDT, next update expected 20:00 NZDT.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big White
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big White, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big White, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Big White is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Big White will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Big White for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.