Big White vs Sun Peaks
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Big White
BC, Canada · 7,606 ft
pending
Sun Peaks
BC, Canada · 7,060 ft
pending
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Big White | Sun Peaks |
|---|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia BC, Canada | British Columbia BC, Canada |
| Summit elevation | 7,606 ft 5,164 ft base | 7,060 ft 3,937 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | Pending limited verified storms |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 93" 69 storms | 34" 39 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.2"/day | 0.1"/day |
| Best storm | 8/100 Tracked | 8/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 0 SNOTEL-verified | 0 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | — no local intel yet | — no local intel yet |
| Nearest airport | YLW | YKA |
| Drive time | 1h 34 mi · YLW | 0.75h 34 mi · YKA |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Ikon | — |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Big White and Sun Peaks — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
Big White got more snow this season — 93" of calibrated snowfall versus 34" at Sun Peaks. Big White also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.
Sun Peaks is the easier trip — about 0.75h from YKA (Kamloops), versus 1h from YLW for Big White.
Best for
Big White — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Sun Peaks this season.
Best for
Sun Peaks — British Columbia regulars who want SNOTEL-calibrated forecasts, not raw NWS numbers.
FAQ
Does Big White or Sun Peaks get more snow?
Big White got more snow this season — 93" of calibrated snowfall versus 34" at Sun Peaks. Big White also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.
Is Big White or Sun Peaks easier to get to?
Sun Peaks is the easier trip — about 0.75h from YKA (Kamloops), versus 1h from YLW for Big White.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Big White or Sun Peaks?
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Big White and Sun Peaks — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
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