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Grouse Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 18 — closed April 18
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
8cm
Past 48 Hours
13cm
Past 10 Days
36cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Grouse Mountain is located just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, offering 33 ski and snowboard runs across varied terrain suitable for all levels. The resort features panoramic views of the city and ocean, a mountaintop skating pond, snowshoe trails, and a range of dining options. Signature experiences include the Skyride aerial tramway and winter light installations, making Grouse Mountain a popular year-round destination for outdoor recreation and scenic vistas.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Grouse Mountain
Lifts
7
Skiable area
212 ac
Longest run
3 km / 1.86 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Altitudes Bistro – This popular après-ski spot at Grouse Mountain offers panoramic views of Vancouver, a cozy alpine atmosphere, and a menu featuring local craft beers and comfort food, making it a favorite for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:02 PM UTC
43cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+80%
vs 5-Year Avg
24cm avg by now
+259%
vs 30-Year Avg
12cm avg by now
24cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 43.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~43.2 cm. That's 80% above the 5-year average (24 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 260% above the 30-year average (12 cm).
Grouse Mountain Season Snowfall
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Grouse Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 753cm with an average of 87 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 23% above this average (926cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 106cm | 11 days | 4cm | 16cm | 22cm |
| December | 168cm | 17 days | 24cm | 48cm | 28cm |
| January | 150cm | 16 days | 39cm | 63cm | 26cm |
| February | 110cm | 13 days | 40cm | 56cm | 21cm |
| March | 136cm | 16 days | 41cm | 59cm | 22cm |
| April | 56cm | 9 days | 21cm | 36cm | 15cm |
| May | 9cm | 2 days | 4cm | 11cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
59
Best Day
12 Mar
12
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
13
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5623 Feb19cm
- 5525 Feb8cm
- 5424 Feb10cm
March 2026
- 5912 Mar13cm
- 569 Mar1cm
- 5616 Mar12cm
April 2026
- 502 Apr31cm
- 4515 Apr33cm
- 361 Apr
February scored highest for Grouse Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 18, 2026
Through Apr 18, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Grouse Mountain
- Where is Grouse Mountain?
- Grouse Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Grouse Mountain?
- Grouse Mountain runs from a base elevation of 885 m (2,904 ft) to a summit of 1,231 m (4,039 ft), giving a vertical drop of 346 m (1,135 ft).
- How big is Grouse Mountain?
- Grouse Mountain has 212 acres (86 hectares) of skiable terrain, 33 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Grouse Mountain?
- Grouse Mountain is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Grouse Mountain?
- Grouse Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Grouse Mountain get in a typical season?
- Grouse Mountain averages 382 inches / 970 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
