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Whistler Blackcomb is fortunate to have a true four-season climate, with boundless sunshine in the summer and epic snowfall in the winter. Being located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, the climate consistently offers the most reliable snow conditions. Whistler’s historical average snowfall is 11.92 metres (39.1 ft) per year measured at mid-mountain elevation, and due to its coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season. You can expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months. During the summer months, you can expect the average high temperature in the valley to be around 23°C (74°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
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Whistler Cam Elevation: 1850m/6069ft
Blackcomb Cam: 1860m/6102ft
Creekside Cam: 653m/2140ft
SNOW STAKE Elevation: 1650m/5410ft
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| Lows | Highs | |||
| °C | °F | °C | °F | |
| Dec – Feb | -12 | 11 | -5 | 23 |
| Mar – May | -8 | 19 | 5 | 42 |
| Lows | Highs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | °C | °F | |
| November | -1 | 30 | 5 | 41 |
| December | -5 | 23 | -1 | 30 |
| January | -8 | 18 | -2 | 28 |
| February | -5 | 23 | 3 | 37 |
| March | -3 | 27 | 8 | 46 |
| April | 2 | 36 | 11 | 52 |
| May | 7 | 44 | 17 | 62 |
| June | 9 | 48 | 21 | 70 |
| July | 11 | 52 | 27 | 80 |
| August | 11 | 52 | 27 | 80 |
| September | 8 | 46 | 20 | 68 |
| October | 3 | 38 | 16 | 60 |
Whistler/Blackcomb is located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, consistently offering the most reliable snow conditions. It receives an average annual snowfall in excess of 10 metres (33 feet). Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months.
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Stats
| Combined Stats | |
|---|---|
| Average Snowfall | 458 inches/38.5 feet 11.64 metres/1,164 cm snow per year |
| Total Terrain | 8,171 acres/3,307 hectares |
| Trails | 200 + |
| Longitude/Latitude | 50° latitude, 122° longitude |
| Mountain Restaurants | 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats |
| Highest Lift Accessed Elevation | 2,284 metres/7,494 feet |
| Whistler Village Elevation | 675 metres/2,214 feet |
| Creekside Base Elevation | 653 metres/2140 feet |
| Number of Lifts | 37 |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 67,307 skiers per hour |
Individual Mountain Stats
| Whistler Mountain | Blackcomb Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 1,530 metres 5,020 feet | 1,609 metres 5,280 feet |
| Top Elevation | 2,182 metres 7,160 feet | 2,284 metres 7,494 feet |
| Skiable Terrain | 4,757 acres 1,925 hectares | 3,414 acres 1,382 hectares |
Terrain Type (beg/int/adv) | 20%/55%/25% | 15%/55%/30% |
| Trails | 100+ | 100+ |
| Parks & Pipes | 2 parks | 3 Parks, 1 Super Pipe, 1 Snow Cross Track |
| Total Number of Lifts | 19 (plus PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 2 high-speed gondolas 1 high-speed 6-pack 6 high-speed quads 2 triple chairs 8 surface lifts | 17 (plus PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 1 high-speed gondola 7 high-speed quads 2 triple chairs 7 surface lifts |
| Total Hourly Lift Capacity | 35,545 skiers per hour | 31,762 skiers per hour |
| Longest Run | 11 km/7 miles Burnt Stew to Side-Winder, Upper and Lower Olympic | 11 km/ 7 miles Green Road down Easy Out |
| Mountain Restaurants | 8 | 9 |
| Snowmaking | 315 acres/127 hectares | 350 acres/142 hectares |
Whistler Cam Elevation: 1850m/6069ft
Blackcomb Cam: 1860m/6102ft
Creekside Cam: 653m/2140ft
| Lows | Highs | |||
| °C | °F | °C | °F | |
| Dec – Feb | -12 | 11 | -5 | 23 |
| Mar – May | -8 | 19 | 5 | 42 |
| Lows | Highs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | °C | °F | |
| November | -1 | 30 | 5 | 41 |
| December | -5 | 23 | -1 | 30 |
| January | -8 | 18 | -2 | 28 |
| February | -5 | 23 | 3 | 37 |
| March | -3 | 27 | 8 | 46 |
| April | 2 | 36 | 11 | 52 |
| May | 7 | 44 | 17 | 62 |
| June | 9 | 48 | 21 | 70 |
| July | 11 | 52 | 27 | 80 |
| August | 11 | 52 | 27 | 80 |
| September | 8 | 46 | 20 | 68 |
| October | 3 | 38 | 16 | 60 |
Whistler/Blackcomb is located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, consistently offering the most reliable snow conditions. It receives an average annual snowfall in excess of 10 metres (33 feet). Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months.
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Stats
| Combined Stats | |
|---|---|
| Average Snowfall | 458 inches/38.5 feet 11.64 metres/1,164 cm snow per year |
| Total Terrain | 8,171 acres/3,307 hectares |
| Trails | 200 + |
| Longitude/Latitude | 50° latitude, 122° longitude |
| Mountain Restaurants | 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats |
| Highest Lift Accessed Elevation | 2,284 metres/7,494 feet |
| Whistler Village Elevation | 675 metres/2,214 feet |
| Creekside Base Elevation | 653 metres/2140 feet |
| Number of Lifts | 37 |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 67,307 skiers per hour |
Individual Mountain Stats
| Whistler Mountain | Blackcomb Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 1,530 metres 5,020 feet | 1,609 metres 5,280 feet |
| Top Elevation | 2,182 metres 7,160 feet | 2,284 metres 7,494 feet |
| Skiable Terrain | 4,757 acres 1,925 hectares | 3,414 acres 1,382 hectares |
Terrain Type (beg/int/adv) | 20%/55%/25% | 15%/55%/30% |
| Trails | 100+ | 100+ |
| Parks & Pipes | 2 parks | 3 Parks, 1 Super Pipe, 1 Snow Cross Track |
| Total Number of Lifts | 19 (plus PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 2 high-speed gondolas 1 high-speed 6-pack 6 high-speed quads 2 triple chairs 8 surface lifts | 17 (plus PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 1 high-speed gondola 7 high-speed quads 2 triple chairs 7 surface lifts |
| Total Hourly Lift Capacity | 35,545 skiers per hour | 31,762 skiers per hour |
| Longest Run | 11 km/7 miles Burnt Stew to Side-Winder, Upper and Lower Olympic | 11 km/ 7 miles Green Road down Easy Out |
| Mountain Restaurants | 8 | 9 |
| Snowmaking | 315 acres/127 hectares | 350 acres/142 hectares |
