Best time to ski Cypress Mountain

For the best snow, ski Cypress Mountain in December, January, and March. Those months bring 64% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).

Cypress Mountain snowfall by month

Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

13%

Nov

26%

Dec

20%

Jan

16%

Feb

19%

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 4,724 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Cypress Mountain's website.

How to time your trip

Deepest snow: December, January, 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 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.

Cypress Mountain season FAQ

What is the best time to ski Cypress Mountain?

What is the snowiest month at Cypress Mountain?

December is typically the snowiest month at Cypress Mountain, with about 26% of the season's snow.

Does Cypress Mountain have good snow in December?

December brings about 26% of Cypress Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.

Is Cypress Mountain getting snow right now?

As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Cypress Mountain is forecast to get 14.0" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #5 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 6.8". It picked up 1.3" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 33°F, partly cloudy, with 11 mph wind.

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