Excellent Ski Conditions Continue
It was another fantastic week on the slopes, with comfortable temperatures and nearly daily refreshes of natural snow topping the machine-groomed frozen granular base.
Recent mild weather has opened sections of the Georgian Bay ice sheet, setting up a more classic lake-effect pattern. As colder Arctic air flows over the open water, it picks up moisture and drops it over the mountain. That process delivered a bonus 5 cm on Monday alone, pushing the seasonal snowfall total to an impressive 260 cm.
The brief lull in snowfall won’t last long. Our next system arrives late Tuesday.
Wednesday Powder Day!
Our next round of snow comes courtesy of an Alberta Clipper. Snow develops Tuesday evening just as the lights come on for night skiing, with 5 to 10 cm expected by Wednesday morning. Roughly half of that will fall after lifts close, setting the stage for some excellent midweek first tracks.
If you’ve been waiting for a powder morning without the weekend crowds… This is it!
Mild Interlude Before Another Cooldown
Temperatures climb above freezing by the end of the week. Skiers and riders on Friday can shed a layer as it looks to be several degrees above zero. The mild weather lingers through early Saturday before the next cold airmass moves in.
If you’re skiing this weekend:
- Saturday: Softer snow conditions with mild temperatures and a breeze.
- Sunday: Sunshine returns, but colder air firms things back up.
An area of high pressure settling overhead should bring some welcome brightness to wrap up the weekend.
Longer Range Outlook
March is known for dramatic temperature swings, and long-range guidance suggests we’ll start the month with a few of them. The encouraging news? Mild spells appear brief, and additional snow chances remain on the table.
That pattern supports excellent conditions heading into March Break — exactly what you’d expect from the winter of 2025–2026.
Day-to-Day on the Slopes
Tuesday: Increasing clouds. Snow begins early in the evening (5–10 cm by midnight). High near –8°C. Morning wind chill –23.
Wednesday: Scattered flurries and breezy. High near –2°C. West winds 20–40 km/h.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High near –6°C.
Friday: Milder. Afternoon temperatures rise above freezing. High +3°C.
Saturday: Mild start, breezy. Early morning high near +3°C before turning colder.
Sunday: Sunny and colder. High –8°C. Night skiing wind chills near –20.
Get out there — and most importantly, have fun.
Senior Meteorologist,
Anthony Farnell
