Epic October Snowfall Hits Whistler Blackcomb – Photos

October 27th, 2014


A groomer clears the access road to the patrol hut outside the Roundhouse lodge early on Saturday. Image:: Coast Mountain Photography

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It’s not unusual to see a snowfall in Whistler around Canadian Thanksgiving, but it is unusual to see one as epic as this. Over 1 metre of snow fell across the weekend, setting up the resort’s alpine for the winter ahead.

The ski season is scheduled to begin November 27, but knowing Whistler, we expect an early opening announcement any day… For now, enjoy these epic shots – we certainly did.


Our models were pretty much spot on, forecasting up to a metre on the 7-Day totals on Oct 21. Don’t forget to keep your eye on the detailed 7-Day forecast to be on top of the next storm when it arrives.


An empty Wizard Chair lies in wait, as does the pow. Image:: KC Deane / WhistlerBlackcomb


Yep, probably won’t be needing that snowmaking gun just yet. Image:: Coast Mountain Photography


Horstman Hut, perched atop the Blackcomb Glacier. This place does incredibly good chilli bowls; that snow drift ain’t bad either. Image:: Mason Mashon/Whistler Blackcomb


The sheer beauty of the Mountain’s transformation to winter is incredible. Image:: Coast Mountain Photography


If you look closely at this photo you can see how much snow is needed to make Whistler Peak skiable. There’s drifts that are greater than a metre deep and it still looks a little bare. Some of the best skiing in the resort is off both sides of that ridgeline. Image:: KC Deane/Whistler Blackcomb


He’s looking quite happy to be there – we would be, too. Image:: Mason Mashon/Whistler Blackcomb


Peaking through those clouds is the infamous Black Tusk peak. It’s basically a remnant of a mountain peak that has been carved out on all four sides by glaciers, leaving a huge black rock-spire. Image:: Mason Mashon

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