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Big Red Cats Snow History

49.24° N 117.86° W

Weather Forecast for Big Red Cats at 1929 m altitude

Next snow in Big Red Cats:
0.2 cm on Thu 29th
Issued:
10 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Big Red Cats snowsure?

The snowiest week in Big Red Cats is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 33 cm of snowfall. Check out the Big Red Cats Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Big Red Cats

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26 cm3.9 days
January22 cm3.8 days
February22 cm4.2 days
March25 cm4.3 days
April17 cm3.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Red Cats during October (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Big Red Cats is 13 cm. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week. Big Red Cats normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1929m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1890m) is similar to the middle elevation of Big Red Cats. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Big Red Cats at the end of October but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Big Red Cats during week four of October is -0.5°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.7°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 13km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Red Cats and (2009 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Big Red Cats and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Big Red Cats are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Big Red Cats and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Big Red Cats are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Big Red Cats and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Big Red Cats are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.