Sun Peaks vs SilverStar
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Sun Peaks
BC, Canada · 7,060 ft
pending
SilverStar
BC, Canada · 6,280 ft
pending
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Sun Peaks | SilverStar |
|---|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia BC, Canada | British Columbia BC, Canada |
| Summit elevation | 7,060 ft 3,937 ft base | 6,280 ft 3,600 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | Pending limited verified storms |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 34" 39 storms | 66" 63 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.1"/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 | YKA | YLW |
| Drive time | 0.75h 34 mi · YKA | 1.25h 56 mi · YLW |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | — | — |
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 Sun Peaks and SilverStar — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
SilverStar got more snow this season — 66" of calibrated snowfall versus 34" at Sun Peaks. SilverStar also averaged 0.1"/storm-day.
Sun Peaks is the easier trip — about 0.75h from YKA (Kamloops), versus 1.25h from YLW for SilverStar.
Best for
Sun Peaks — quick-strike trips — the easier drive at ~0.75h from YKA.
Best for
SilverStar — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Sun Peaks this season.
FAQ
Does Sun Peaks or SilverStar get more snow?
SilverStar got more snow this season — 66" of calibrated snowfall versus 34" at Sun Peaks. SilverStar also averaged 0.1"/storm-day.
Is Sun Peaks or SilverStar easier to get to?
Sun Peaks is the easier trip — about 0.75h from YKA (Kamloops), versus 1.25h from YLW for SilverStar.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Sun Peaks or SilverStar?
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Sun Peaks and SilverStar — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
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