📷 Shames Mountain
North America
Shames Mountain
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
10cm
7-Day Forecast
44cm
Snow Depth
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Storm Watch · north america
Early-November Pacific System
The prediction
Shames Mountain
38cm0–87cm, models far apart
1 resort in the path, 38cm at the biggest. Watching — the models see it but do not yet agree closely.
Forecast discussion
Shames Mountain is in the path of the Early-November Pacific System.
We predict 0–87cm, the models far apart; central figure 38cm, over 2–4 Nov, modelled at the summit, 1,189 m, with 25mm of rain. The biggest day is 28cm on 2 Nov. Day by day: rain low, snow high Mon, Tue, Wed (above about 1,189 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Nov 1 – Nov 5, 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.
Shames Mountainbase 700 m · summit 1,189 m
38cm snow25mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 1,189 m · snow above 1,189 m
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/ raincm · mm
Sun
Nov 1
Mixed
Mon
Nov 2
Mixed
Tue
Nov 3
Mixed
Wed
Nov 4
Mixed
Thu
Nov 5
Mixed
rain low, snow high Mon, Tue, Wed (above about 1,189 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.
Shames Mountain is projected to open December 6, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January227cm avg
- #2March161cm avg · last season 47.4
- #3February157cm avg · last season 41.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 52.6
- #2 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 49.7
- #3 1 Mar – 7 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, 09:08 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
28 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (945m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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About Shames Mountain
Shames Mountain is located near Terrace in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is operated as a community-owned cooperative. The resort features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, including groomed runs, glades, and access to extensive backcountry areas, making it popular among both families and advanced skiers. Shames Mountain is known for its abundant snowfall, relaxed atmosphere, and commitment to sustainability, offering essential amenities such as a day lodge, equipment rentals, and lessons. Its unique cooperative model and deep powder conditions distinguish it as a welcoming and authentic mountain destination.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Shames Mountain
- Where is Shames Mountain?
- Shames Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Shames Mountain?
- Shames Mountain runs from a base elevation of 700 m (2,297 ft) to a summit of 1,189 m (3,901 ft), giving a vertical drop of 489 m (1,604 ft).
- How big is Shames Mountain?
- Shames Mountain has 252 acres (102 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Shames Mountain?
- Shames Mountain 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 Shames Mountain?
- Shames Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Shames Mountain get in a typical season?
- Shames Mountain averages 475 inches / 1207 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Shames Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #460 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -22% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Shames Mountain averaged -22% 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 -9%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 -29%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
