First Snowfall of 24-25 In Canada
First Snowfall of 24-25 In Canada
Published : 22-Aug-2024 07:48
The first recorded snowfall of 24-25 has been briefly spotted on the Divide slopes above Sunshine ski area near Banff in Alberta, Canada.
The area is usually one of the first in North America to open for the season and is targeting November 8th for its opening day this season. Its neighbour and fellow member of the Banff Big 3 lift pass scheme. Mt Norquay, is aiming for November 1st, the earliest named season start date in North America, although others are hoping for October openings if conditions allow.
Sunshine also relies on all natural snow, with no snowmaking, although it does farm snow from the previous winter to form a new season base.
The cooler temperatures and snowfall in the area are welcome as the air still carries smoke from forest fires, with the major blaze in Jasper National Park, which devastated the resort town of Jasper although did not reach nearby Marmot Basin ski area to the north still very active.
Snowfall is also forecast further south for high peaks in the US Rockies and West Coast Sierra Mountains.
The last centre that had still been open in North America for 23-24, Timberline on Mt Hood in Oregon, ended its season last Sunday.
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