Big White: Another major dump of powder as alpine snow base goes over 200 cm
Big White has received another surge of snow that pushed its alpine base over the 200 cm mark, creating fresh powder conditions and setting up a promising weekend on the slopes.
What is happening at Big White?
With another 23 cm of snow falling over the past 24 hours, the mountain has accumulated 40 cm of fresh powder over the past two days. That increase has brought the alpine snow base to 206 cm. Current mountain conditions include calm wind, overcast skies and unlimited visibility.
- Recent snowfall: 23 cm in the past 24 hours
- Two-day total: 40 cm of fresh powder
- Alpine snow base: 206 cm
- Lift operations: 16 lifts open
- Terrain open: 117 runs, 59 groomed
- Weather now: calm wind, overcast skies, unlimited visibility
- Forecast: more snow expected on Sunday
What does this mean for skiers and snowboarders this weekend?
The fresh accumulation and a base now above the 200 cm threshold have produced widespread powder coverage across open terrain. With 16 lifts servicing 117 runs, including 59 groomed, the resort is positioned to handle increased visitor numbers while offering a mix of groomed and powder options. Calm winds and unlimited visibility are favorable for skiing and snowboarding, and additional snow in the forecast suggests conditions could improve further through the weekend.
Operators are maintaining lift access to the majority of the mountain, and the combination of recent snowfall and a deep alpine base favors sustained powder conditions on both open and ungroomed runs. For those planning a visit, the current setup points to ample fresh snow, strong base depth and a broad range of lift-served terrain.
Uncertainty remains limited to how the forecasted additional snowfall will distribute across elevations and which specific runs will benefit most, but the present metrics—40 cm of fresh powder in two days and a 206 cm alpine base—make for a notably strong window for winter recreation at Big White.
