Whitewater Ski Resort
BC · 6,706 ft summit · YCG
NWS Bias
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
3
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
4"
season total
Best Storm
8/100
Tracked
Current Snowpack
—
SNOTEL ground truth
Avg Daily Rate
0.2"/day
storms with data
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy grade pending, and it stays that way on purpose. We show the raw NWS forecast for Whitewater Ski Resort and do not grade or correct it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found forecast accuracy here turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question (settled snow depth vs. fresh snowfall), not a fixed per-mountain bias anyone can honestly correct. So we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Nov 3 – Nov 10
NWS Forecast
1.3"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Rate: 0.2"/day
Nov 2 – Nov 9
NWS Forecast
0.6"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Rate: 0.1"/day
Nov 1 – Nov 8
NWS Forecast
2.2"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Rate: 0.3"/day
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Whitewater receives more precipitation than surrounding areas (Red Mountain, Revelstoke). Monitor avy forecasts as backcountry can be sketchy during active weather. Recent storms (17+ cm days) bring crowds but provide best conditions.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Glory Chair
Opens: 10:00 AM
Popular morning lap destination, moderate crowds by mid-morning
Silver King
Opens: Variable
Can close in afternoon due to wind exposure
Powder Stashes
Ymir Bowl
Upper mountain terrain
multiple lines available, easy powder skiing
Enchanted Forest
Accessible via traverse from Summit Chair
hikers have used this area; steep terrain option
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Road & Access
Crowsnest / Kootenay (Hwy 3)
RestrictedCONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · BOTH): Road maintenance from Highway 3, Second Avalanche Gate. Starting Wed Dec 10. Open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 30 km/h in Manning Park 42km east of Hwy 5 junction. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 11:02am PDT. One lane open in each direction. | CONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · W): Utility work from Highway 3, At Allison Pass Summit to At Cayuse Flats Park Access. Starting Mon Oct 12 until Fri Nov 6. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 60 km/h. Last update: October 19th, 2026 at 9:16am PDT. | CONSTRUCTION (Highway 3 · E): Bridge maintenance from Highway 3, In Hope and Exit 177 to First Avalanche Gate. Starting 8:00 PM PDT on Wednesday October 21, 2026 until 11:45 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. From 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed. Centre lane closed. Expect delays. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 10:15am PDT. Eastbound right lane and center lane are closed between Exit 171 and before the Highway 3 and Highway 5 junction. Follow posted construction sign.
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