Big White Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Big White
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This is the Snow Forecast for Big White, Canada for 10 days from 13 May.
Updated 13 May 2025 16:36 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big White.
Forecast for today in Big White
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,941m to 1,741m, with rain below.
Big White has 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Big White Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,290m | 6℃
 +7cm
| 7℃
| 6℃
 +2cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 5℃
 | 5℃
| 7℃
|
| 1,900m | 9℃
+6cm
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
|
| 1,510m | 12℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
+1cm
| 11℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,941m | 2,064m | varying 1,787m | varying 1,556m | |||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 13℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Big White Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,941m to 1,741m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,787m to 1,618m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,556m to resort level.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, drizzle later.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Big White, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Big White, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Big White Snow Forecast updated at 16:36 AEST, next update expected 19:00 AEST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big White
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big White, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big White, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Big White is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Big White will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Big White for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.