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Mount Cain resort snow
Lat Long: 50.23° N 126.33° W
Ski Canada - BC

Mount Cain Snow History

Weather Forecast for Mount Cain at 1540m altitude

Issued: 10 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Is Mount Cain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mount Cain is week 2 of March. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 84cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December69cm4.5 days
January58cm4.0 days
February54cm4.5 days
March65cm5.0 days
April44cm4.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Cain during July (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of July for Mount Cain is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Mount Cain expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1540m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3426m) is well above the middle elevation of Mount Cain. Snowy weather is very unlikely in Mount Cain in the middle of July but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of July. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Mount Cain during week three of July with the average afternoon temperature 11.1°C and the minimum temperature 9.9°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Cain and (2009 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Mount Cain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain 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 Mount Cain 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.