Snow Report
Check out our weekly Snow Report below to get a preview of conditions before your trip, or browse our archived snow report records to compare snow levels and temperatures from past years.
Check the Canadian Avalanche Association’s latest avalanche bulletin for the South Columbia Region.
Check Environment Canada’s Local Weather Forecast for the Nelson area.
To view our archived snow reports from past years at the lodge click on the year you want to see in the following list. 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001. The current season’s snow reports are displayed below.
2010
April 11, 2010
Another stellar wintery week with lots of new snow interspersed with a couple blue sky days. A big storm moved through the area mid week dumping another 66 cm of new snow. The average minimum temperature for the week was - 11 degrees Celsius, the max was +1. The total snowpack is now a nice plump 259 cm (8 1/2 ft).
April 04, 2010
More flurries this week brought 45 cm of new snow to the area. The average minimum temperature for the week was -9 degrees Celsius, the average max temp was 0. Total snowpack is now 235 cm.
March 28, 2010
The weather this past week was a mix of flurries, sunshine and bright moonlit nights. Two small systems passed through, bringing a total of 27 cm of new snow. The average minimum temperature for the week was -7 degrees Celsius, the average max temp was +4. Total snowpack stayed around 205 cm (6 1/2 ft) after settlement.
March 20, 2010
Flurries at the start of the week brought 9 cm of new snow, then a high pressure system slid in and brought bluebird days and crisp nights. The average minimum temperature for the week was -10 degrees Celsius, the average max temp was 0. Total snowpack is now 205 cm (6 1/2 ft).
March 14, 2010
March is leaving like a lion and it’s not over yet! Blue skies at the start of the were quickly covered with snow-laden clouds as a huge storm blew through the region dumping an amazing 89 cm of new snow. On March 12 alone we received 42 cm in a 24-hr period - tree skiing was excellent! The average minimum temperature for the week was - 9 degrees Celsius, the max was -1. The total snowpack broke 200 and now sits at 218 cm (7 ft).
March 06, 2010
This week was all about blue skies and springy weather. South aspects are starting to corn up, while north aspects are still holding good powder. Only 3 cm of new snow fell across this week. The average minimum weekly temperature was -10 Celsius, the average max was 0 degrees. Total snowpack has settled out to 170 cm (5 1/2ft).
February 28, 2010
The first few days of the week were bluebird days, a few small flurries brought 9 cm of new snow, then the week ended with spectacular full moon nights. The average minimum temperature for the week was -9 degrees Celsius, the average max temp was +1. Total snowpack was 180 cm.
February 20, 2010
Flurries at the start of the week brought 16 cm of new snow, then a high pressure system slid in and brought bluebird days and crisp nights. The average minimum temperature for the week was -11 degrees Celsius, the average max temp was +2. Total snowpack stayed at 184 cm.
February 14, 2010
It may be an early spring in the valley bottom, but at Powder it’s still all winter! This week was a near mirror copy of the previous week including the excellent skiing and good stability. Total snowfall for the week was 19 cm. The average minimum temperature for the week was -10 degrees Celsius, the max was -1. The total snowpack is now settled out to 184 cm (6 ft).
February 07, 2010
Moderate temps and several small flurries kept the stability and skiing great this week and allowed skiers to travel to the far reaches of our terrain. Total snowfall for the week was 19 cm. The average minimum temperature for the week was -9 degrees Celsius, the max was -1. The total snowpack is now 183 cm.
January 31, 2010
Although only 11 cm of new snow fell across this week, the skiing was still great with cool temps maintaining snow quality. Our guided group this past week skied lots of big terrain; after 11 years of skiing in this area we’re still exploring new terrain. The average minimum temperature for this week was -10 degrees Celsius, the max was -1. Total snowpack stayed at around 187 cm (6 ft).
January 24, 2010
Another great week of skiing at Powder Creek! Flurries and moderate temps at the start of the week gave way to blue skies and cooler temps and fast, dry snow later in the week. Total snowfall for the week was 12 cm. The average minimum temperature was -7.6 degrees Celsius, the max was -2.5. Total snowpack settled out to 185 cm (6 ft).
January 02, 2010
The holiday season at Powder was a truly fine one starting off with crisp blue days and dry powder, and finishing off with a big storm cycle that dumped a bunch of new snow. Average temperatures for last 10 days were - 4 degrees Celsius maximum, and -10 degrees minimum. The total snowfall through this period was 55 cm, with the highest 24 hr snowfall of 18 cm ringing in our New Year. The total snowpack is now 176 cm and coverage is excellent. Our holiday crews found good skiing everywhere from Who Peak to Wishbone Ridge and Gash Trees to the Northface.
2009
November 24, 2009
Things are off to super start this season with a series of early season storms tripping over themselves as they offloaded piles of powder on the way through. We’ve hardly had time to get out to sample the snowpack with all the deck and roof shoveling, but managed to sneak in some tasty turns today! The snowpack just above lodge level (2200 m) is already at a plump 168 cm (5 1/2 ft). Coverage is already excellent and the lower snowpack looks well-bonded - and did we mention the skiing is EXCELLENT!!!
