Fall may have just begun, but outdoor enthusiasts got a sneak peek at winter with a major B.C. ski resort receiving a dump of late-September snow.
Big White Ski Resort proclaimed that “snow is on the ground. The countdown is on,” showing off recent photos of snow from their mountain-top cameras.
The announcement was also a teaser for Big White’s ski season opening date of Thursday, Nov. 26, and comes just weeks after two other major ski resorts in the province received a dump of late-August snow.
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Just under an hour’s drive from Kelowna, the Big White Ski Resort has welcomed visitors since 1963 with stunning snow-capped mountains and perfect ski conditions.
The family-owned and operated B.C. ski resort offers ski-in/ski-out accommodations and over 2,765 acres of skiable terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels.
Big White Ski Resort
Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy the diverse ski terrain day and night, as the resort boasts the largest night skiing area in Western Canada.
“Keep it coming,” said one supporter of Big White on social media.
“One of my most favourite places in the world,” added another.
Big White Ski Resort
A recent weather forecast reveals what we can expect the upcoming B.C. snow and winter to look like this year.
In 2025-2026, we saw an abnormally warm winter that shattered temperature records, likely due to climate change. This year, with a “super” El Niño on the way, we can expect another warm season, with experts even suggesting that global temperatures in 2027 will hit a new record.
While parts of the Vancouver forecast for the first week of autumn are looking wet, the next three months of fall weather may end up being warmer than normal.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) latest temperature and precipitation probabilistic forecasts for the September to November 2026 timeframe were released late last month, allowing for an early peek at how the upcoming months of fall weather may impact the Lower Mainland.
“Generally speaking, to round out September into October, we should expect it to be warmer with above-average temperatures,” explained Albers. Though there may be a dip in mid-October, things are still going to be quite warm.
“As for precipitation, though, there is a chance of a recent increase in showers; things will still be below normal.”
With files from Daily Hive Staff