Forecast today: Snow grains
Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details
The purpose-built resort village makes for a great base, with a vast array of bars and restaurants to suit most budgets, as well as some great shopping options. Whistler’s choice of accommodation is equally wide-ranging, but it does book out fast – especially if the heart of town.
The resort has an excellent combination of tree-lined slopes and vast alpine bowls – all of which are regularly topped up by the 11.7m of snow that drops on the resort annually. Although perhaps best known for its off piste and advanced trails, both Whistler and Blackcomb have something for everyone – there’s a massive 8171 acres of in-bounds terrain (the most in North America) to choose from after all.
The town of Whistler is not even 50 years old, but it has quickly become one of the world’s premier resorts. There are three main bases – Creekside is quieter, Upper Village is based around the bottom of Blackcomb and Whistler Village is the main hub of the town. All three have car-free centres and a wide variety of places to eat, drink and shop. Large condo and hotel blocks form the bulk of the resort’s accommodation, but Airbnb in particular has opened up a wider variety of options.
This is a great resort for families, although the costs can stack up. The ski school is first class and there is loads to do away from the slopes, including the popular Magic Castle on Blackcomb, dog sledding rides and the extremely popular Coca-Cola Tube Park. Self-catering condos are aplenty in town, making for an attractive alternative for families to the European-style chalet or hotel holiday.
There are numerous après options at the base of all three mountains. Our top pics would be Merlin’s at the base of Blackcomb, Dusty’s at the foot of the 2010 Olympic Downhill in Creekside or Whistler BrewHouse for local craft beers. Try to visit during happy hour, which also tends to coincide with live music and the best atmosphere after a day on the hill.
Vail Resorts have not yet confirmed closing dates for many of their resorts.
Some mountain sectors close earlier, for example the entirety of Blackcomb Mountain (and the Peak2Peak access gondola from Whistler Mountain) will close in mid-April 2025.
Lift pass prices are notoriously expensive at Whistler, especially during peak periods and around US Public Holidays (opening week, Christmas & New Year, MLK day weekend, and President’s Day weekend); a week’s skiing can easily set you back close to £1,000 per adult during these periods. Consider the Epic Pass, a multi-resort pass operated by the resort owner Vail Resorts that offers between one day and a season pass for far cheaper than the standard day rates, and also offer discounts at on-mountain eateries.
Plan ahead, though, as the Epic Pass goes on sale in March for the following season, and can be removed from sale in the Autumn.
The below table lists pass rates (including 5% sales tax) available online until 9 October 2024 – these rates are currently around 50-65% cheaper than at the ticket office window.
// | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Peak Dates (29/30 Nov, 26-31 Dec, 18 Jan, Feb 15-16) | |||
Adult (13-99yo) | CA$153.53 | CA$431.55 | CA$790.65 |
Child (7-12yo) | CA$78.75 | CA$216.30 | CA$395.85 |
Off Peak Dates | |||
Adult (13-99yo) | CA$132.30 | CA$365.40 | CA$668.65 |
Child (7-12yo) | CA$66.15 | CA$183.75 | CA$336 |
A largely misty day, snowing all day. Sweet spots to be found just below and above treeline. With the whole day on blackcomb, Best run probably catskinner for snow and visibility. Cosy stop in the Horstmans hut. Alpine had very flat light today.
Cloudy and snowing above 1400 M. Moderate SW winds with limited visibility above approx 1800 m.
Mon 30 Dec | Tue 31 Dec | Wed 1 Jan | Thu 2 Jan | Fri 3 Jan | Sat 4 Jan | Sun 5 Jan | Mon 6 Jan | Tue 7 Jan | Wed 8 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Light snow |
Mist | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Mainly cloudy | Occasional snow |
Rather cloudy |
Mist | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Snow grains | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Ice pellets | Light snow |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Broken clouds | Rather cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Mist | Broken clouds |
Freezing drizzle |
Light snow | Mist |
Freezing drizzle |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 1.4 cm | 4.6 cm | 0 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.6 cm | 2 cm |
Max temp | -3.6°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -6.2°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c | -7°c | -5.8°c | -7.8°c | -8.8°c | -6.8°c | -8.4°c | -6.6°c | -4.8°c | -5.6°c | -4.8°c | -3°c | -5°c | -4.8°c | -2.8°c | -5.2°c | -6°c | -4°c | -6.2°c | -6°c | -3.6°c | -5.2°c | -3.4°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c |
Min temp | -4.4°c | -4.2°c | -7.8°c | -8.4°c | -6.6°c | -8.4°c | -8.6°c | -7.8°c | -11°c | -12°c | -8.8°c | -10.8°c | -10.8°c | -6.6°c | -5.8°c | -6.6°c | -5°c | -6.6°c | -7.2°c | -5.2°c | -8.2°c | -8.4°c | -6.2°c | -8.6°c | -9.4°c | -6°c | -6.4°c | -6.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.6°c |
Feels like temp | -4.4°c | -3.6°c | -4.2°c | -8.2°c | -6.2°c | -6.6°c | -8.2°c | -7°c | -7.8°c | -12°c | -8.8°c | -8.4°c | -10.8°c | -6.6°c | -5.6°c | -6.2°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -7°c | -4.8°c | -5.2°c | -8.4°c | -6°c | -6.2°c | -9.4°c | -6°c | -5.2°c | -6.6°c | -3.4°c | -3.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Light snow |
Mist |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | -3.6°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c |
Min temp | -4.4°c | -4.2°c | -7.8°c |
Feels like temp | -4.4°c | -3.6°c | -4.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Mainly cloudy |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | -6.2°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c |
Min temp | -8.4°c | -6.6°c | -8.4°c |
Feels like temp | -8.2°c | -6.2°c | -6.6°c |
Mon 30 Dec | Tue 31 Dec | Wed 1 Jan | Thu 2 Jan | Fri 3 Jan | Sat 4 Jan | Sun 5 Jan | Mon 6 Jan | Tue 7 Jan | Wed 8 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Snow grains |
Rather cloudy |
Mist | Rather cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Overcast | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Broken clouds | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Rain and snow | Ice pellets |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Light snow |
Mainly cloudy |
Freezing drizzle | Mainly cloudy |
Light rain/snow |
Ice pellets | Ice pellets |
Light rain/snow |
Light snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.1 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.4 cm | 2.1 cm | 6.3 cm | 4.5 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 2 cm | 1.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.8 cm |
Max temp | 0.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c | -4.8°c | -2.6°c | -3.6°c | -5.6°c | -3°c | -4.4°c | -5.2°c | -2.6°c | -2.8°c | -2.2°c | -0.2°c | -0.4°c | 0.4°c | 1.8°c | 1.2°c | -0.4°c | 1.4°c | 0.2°c | -1°c | 1.2°c | 0.6°c | -0.2°c | 2°c | 1.4°c | 1.8°c | 3.8°c | 3.2°c |
Min temp | -1°c | -1.2°c | -5.2°c | -6°c | -4.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.4°c | -5.6°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -5.2°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -2.2°c | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | 0.4°c | 0.2°c | -1°c | -0.4°c | -1.6°c | -2.2°c | -1°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -0.2°c | 0.6°c | 0.8°c | 1.8°c | 2°c |
Feels like temp | 0.2°c | -1°c | -1.2°c | -6°c | -4.8°c | -3.6°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c | -5.2°c | -2.8°c | -3.6°c | -2.2°c | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | 0.4°c | 1.1°c | -0.6°c | -0.4°c | 0.2°c | -2°c | -1°c | 0.6°c | -1.8°c | -0.2°c | 1.3°c | 0.7°c | 1.7°c | 3°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c |
Min temp | -1°c | -1.2°c | -5.2°c |
Feels like temp | 0.2°c | -1°c | -1.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | -4.8°c | -2.6°c | -3.6°c |
Min temp | -6°c | -4.8°c | -4.6°c |
Feels like temp | -6°c | -4.8°c | -3.6°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 29/12/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 4.7 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 193 cm |
Lower piste depth | No information | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 25 out of 27 |
Resort opening date | Thu 21 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 24/12
Unsettled conditions and snow continue to dominate the Coastal Ranges with plenty of cloud cover and snow, along with cool temperatures. Around 40cm will fall over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, easing up as the weekend begins.
Elsewhere, the BC Interior and Rockies will see cold, cloudy conditions with a few floccons down over the course of the week to keep things fresh.
Out East, a cold but otherwise fine and dry Christmas is in store for the region, with temperatures building as cloud cover moves in over the weekend.
The Ski Club office is closed on Friday 28 December – there will be no overviews published on this date, returning Tuesday 31 December. The Ski Club wishes you a Merry Christmas!
Log your upcoming trip to Whistler now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Day | Meeting time | Club Itinerary | Meeting place |
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Sunday | 9:15am | All Welcome – Except Beginners | Outside Black’s Pub |
Monday | 8:50am | Strong Intermediates | Outside Black’s Pub |
Tuesday | 8:50am | Advanced/Expert | Outside Black’s Pub |
Wednesday | 8:50am | Strong Intermediate | Outside Black’s Pub |
Thursday | TBC | Backcountry (Advanced/Expert) | Contact Rep |
Friday | 8:50am | Strong Intermediate+ | Outside Black’s Pub |
Saturday | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Reminder: When heading off piste or into the backcountry, all skiers & snowboarders must be skiing in line with the Club’s Off Piste Policy, i.e. skiing with avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.
Please also make sure to check in with the rep ahead of your trip to work out ski groups for the week.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 11 April 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Whistler now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
I started skiing at 4, being passionate about it ever since! I did 11 seasons when younger, starting from a Chamonix mountain restaurant, then repping and guiding, leading to 6 seasons as an instructor with European and New Zealand ski schools. I’ve returned to skiing work after retiring as an occupational therapist. My hobbies are hiking with husband and friends, travelling, fitness classes, Zumba, tennis and sailing. I love nothing more than being in the mountains, and sharing fun skiing (plus eating/drinking!) experiences with like-minded people, discovering the best snow and runs together. I look forward to meeting and skiing with you in resort!
I am a passionate skier who enjoys sharing time on the mountains both on snow and in the bar with like minded people. I have been a rep for over ten years and am looking forward to meeting up with members in Tignes and Whistler this season. I am easy to spot at the meeting point as I wear a lot of orange ! I hope to see you either at the morning meeting point or at the evening social hour.
Like many British skiers, Ryan's ski journey began with a wet and wild school trip to Norway. Eleven years old and instantly hooked, even the -36° plus wind chill that closed the resort couldn't halt such enthusiasm.
Nowadays, when not exploring or photographing snowy nooks and crannies all over the world, you'll likely find him at Whistler Blackcomb.
Away from the hills, Ryan is an aspiring screenwriter, currently with two features to his name (one of which, of course, is a bloody ski horror!)
You can find him at rdcrisp.com
My first skiing trip was to St Anton at tender age of 22, which was a long time ago now. I caught the bug from the very beginning and I've not missed a season ever since. I just LOVE the mountains and have never had a bad day; just some better than others. This is my tenth season leading/repping for the club, which has enabled to ski some great resorts where I’ve had some truly memorable moments and met some fantastic people along the journey. My favourite resort is Revelstoke in British Columbia with its legendary powder, small town vibe and it’s where my youngest daughter lived for six years!
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