Big White has the best snow record in the Okanagan region. 10.2% of winter days with 6 inches or more of snow is close to average for destination resorts, 16% of months with less than 30 inches is better than average, while 2% of winter months with 90 inches or more is low. Rain is rare at Big White due to its region highest elevation range of 5,000 - 7,500 feet. Big White has good powder skiing in its alpine terrain and the Gem Lake trees.

Accumulation and Preservation

Big White averages 79% open at Christmas with less than 15% of seasons being less than half open by Christmas. Some of the alpine and Gem Lake terrain takes more snow to cover than at other Okanagan areas. Despite nearly 2/3 south exposure, midwinter snow preservation is very good in the chronically overcast and foggy climate. Widespread melt/freeze conditions are likely in March if it is sunny. January and February are the most reliable months at Big White.