Best time to ski Big White
For the best snow, ski Big White in December, November, and March. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Big White snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 7,606 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Big White's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, November, and March get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Big White season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Big White?
For the best snow, ski Big White in December, November, and March. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Big White?
December is typically the snowiest month at Big White, with about 16% of the season's snow.
Does Big White have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Big White's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Big White getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Big White is forecast to get 1.9" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #34 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 0.8". Right now at mid-mountain it's 28°F, foggy, with 10 mph wind.