📷 Mt. Washington
North America
Mt. Washington
Opens December 11, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 11
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Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
18cm
Past 48 Hours
22cm
Past 10 Days
47cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
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Storm Watch · north america
Early-November Pacific System
The prediction
Mt. Washington
36cm0–94cm, models far apart
1 resort in the path, 36cm at the biggest. Watching — the models see it but do not yet agree closely.
Forecast discussion
Mt. Washington is in the path of the Early-November Pacific System.
We predict 0–94cm, the models far apart; central figure 36cm, over 5–9 Nov, modelled at the summit, 1,589 m, with 37mm of rain. The biggest day is 15cm on 8 Nov. Day by day: rain low, snow high Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon (above about 1,505 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Nov 4 – Nov 10, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
Mt. Washingtonbase 1,084 m · summit 1,589 m
36cm snow37mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 1,589 m · snow above 1,505 m
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/ raincm · mm
Wed
Nov 4
Snow
Thu
Nov 5
Mixed
Fri
Nov 6
Mixed
Sat
Nov 7
Mixed
Sun
Nov 8
Mixed
Mon
Nov 9
Mixed
Tue
Nov 10
Rain
rain low, snow high Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon (above about 1,505 m)
snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Mt. Washington opens December 11, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January123cm avg
- #2March83cm avg · last season 40.8
- #3February78cm avg · last season 54.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 47.3
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 43.3
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 39
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Dec 11
Opens December 11, 2026
81 runs · 97 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,337m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
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About Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, offering over 1,700 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 505 meters. The resort features a variety of runs for all abilities, a family-friendly atmosphere, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. Key amenities include a modern alpine village, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, and a dedicated Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Mt. Washington stands out for its abundant snowfall, diverse terrain, and unique island setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt. Washington
- Where is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington runs from a base elevation of 1,084 m (3,556 ft) to a summit of 1,589 m (5,213 ft), giving a vertical drop of 505 m (1,657 ft).
- How big is Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington has 1,700 acres (688 hectares) of skiable terrain, 81 marked runs and 97 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington is on the Indy 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 Mt. Washington?
- Mt. Washington 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 Mt. Washington get in a typical season?
- Mt. Washington averages 354 inches / 899 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt. Washington in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #364 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt. Washington averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -34%, '15-16 -46%, '23-24 +48%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
