Ski the aPOWcalypse this holiday season in AB, BC
Around here, we don't use aPOWcalypse loosely. But with massive snowfalls pummelling Western Canada these last couple weeks—and continuing to fall into the Christmas break—this could be one of the biggest December snowfalls on record and you don't want to miss it.
Lake Louise has already declared its best December in decades, new snow went nuclear from Vancouver Island at Mt Cain (pictured above on opening weekend), through the interior to Kicking Horse and Revy and there's snow near you, with more on the way!
We’re looking at 200cm+ packed bases, 100cm+ 7 day snowfalls, and where you should be setting your maps to and making those last-minute holiday plans to chase the pow.
Kicking Horse 153cm in the last 7 days
Kicking horse has been consistently topping our conditions page charts this past week. With 153cm of snow in the last 7 days, Kicking Horse is steep and deep, especially as they draw closer to the 500cm snowfall mark, with a year to date total of 485cm as of Dec 23.
Mt Seymour, 142cm in the last 7 days
Mt Seymour is open for the 2025/26 ski season with new terrain opening up, this snow is going along way to make that happen! Mystery Peak Express started spinning on Monday, December 22, meaning 3 of the 4 main chairs at Seymour are spinning.
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Manning Park, 140cm in the last 7 days
This gem is tucked away in the Cascade mountains and is getting some legendary snow. With 140cm of snow in the last 7 days and a 240cm packed base, Manning Park should be on your holiday to-ski list. Did you know that a day pass at Manning park is under $100? After an opening day to remember this past Saturday, December 20th, the snow keeps coming and there’s pow to be found! Make sure to check road conditions and closures before making your way to Manning Park.
Whistler Blackcomb, 122cm in the last 7 days
Not only is there over a meter of new snow in the last 7 days, Whistler Blackcomb is spending Christms Eve Eve with 44cm in the last 24 hours! The snowpack is still being built, and there's more terrain to come, but with 21/37 lifts spinning, and 158/305 trails open, there is lots of terrain open, and more to come soon.
Revelstoke, 102cm in the last 7 days
Get stoked! With a fresh meter of snow at Revy, this mountain town is set up for a snowy holiday season. Not only has there been 102cm of snow in the last 7 days, but there is a 205cm packed base and has received 510cm total snowfall this season!
When the snow is that deep and fluffy, does cliff drop like this one even hurt?
Honourable Mentions
These may not be in the top 5 snowfalls in the last 7 days as of today, but there has been epic snow falling at these resorts too
Powder King Mountain Resort
We know this #skinorthbc destination is the king of powder, and the numbers back us up! With a packed base of 265cm, and a total snowfall this year of 528cm and counting, every stoked snow seeker should have Powder King on their to-ski list this season.
Shames Mountain
Another northern BC destination, this locally owned ski hill has a 205cm packed base!
Mt Cain
Mt Cain opened on Sunday after a fast recovery last week from dirt, to 100cm plus snow and open! This T-bar mountain on the North Island brings you to the soul of skiing and snowboarding on Vancouver Island
Year to date snowfall, with both Powder King and Revelstoke with 500cm+ of snowfall!
There's more on the way, with more storm cycles expected Dec 24 & 25. Where ever you're finding snow this holiday season, we wish you fresh turns, cold bevies, warm fingers and toes and boots that fit just right!
