North America
Mt. Washington Snow Report
Opens December 11, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
18cm
Past 48 Hours
22cm
Past 10 Days
47cm
7-Day Forecast
10cm
Snow Depth
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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, 11:04 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
Mt. Washington Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
Drive conditions
Caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared
caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared. Winter tyres are required on designated routes near Mt. Washington, specifically on Highway 19 (Strathcona Parkway). The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.
Drive times
Typical Saturday morning
- Courtenay / Comox. About 32 min from Courtenay / Comox on a typical Saturday morning.
- Nanaimo. About 1h 24m from Nanaimo on a typical Saturday morning.
- Campbell River. About 45 min from Campbell River on a typical Saturday morning.
Mapbox typical traffic for a Saturday 5–9am window. Not live turn-by-turn.
Winter tyres required
Winter tyres required on designated routes near here (statutory, not live chain control): Highway 19 (Strathcona Parkway).
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Statutory. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Avalanche
Early Season
Avalanche Canada
Avalanches hazard may exist where there is snow. Pack a transceiver, shovel, and probe, and factor avalanches into your trip plan. Daily avalanche forecasts will begin November 25 at 4 PM.
Read the official bulletin ↗SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.
Live Conditions
Webcams & Proof of Powder
3 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Washington
- Did it snow at Mt. Washington in the last 24 hours?
- Yes — Mt. Washington reports 4 cm (1 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
- When did it last snow at Mt. Washington?
- The most recent snowfall at Mt. Washington was on 2026-10-30.
