Best time to ski Sun Peaks
For the best snow, ski Sun Peaks in November, December, and January. Those months bring 50% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Sun Peaks 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 7,060 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Sun Peaks's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: November, December, and January 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.
Sun Peaks season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Sun Peaks?
For the best snow, ski Sun Peaks in November, December, and January. Those months bring 50% 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 Sun Peaks?
November is typically the snowiest month at Sun Peaks, with about 18% of the season's snow.
Does Sun Peaks have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Sun Peaks's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Sun Peaks getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Sun Peaks is forecast to get 2.8" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #21 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Saturday, Nov 7 with 2.2". Right now at mid-mountain it's 27°F, partly cloudy, with 5 mph wind.