Smithers Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Smithers
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This is the Snow Forecast for Smithers, Canada for 9 days from 27 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 09:35 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 2 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Smithers.
Forecast for today in Smithers
Max 42°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,996ft to resort level.
Smithers has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Smithers Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 5,413ft | 37°F
 | 25°F
 | 30°F
| 36°F
 | 37°F
| 37°F
| 31°F
+1in
|
| 4,528ft | 39°F
 | 28°F
| 33°F
| 40°F
| 41°F
| 40°F
| 34°F
+1in
|
| 3,642ft | 42°F
| 32°F
| 36°F
| 44°F
| 45°F
| 45°F
| 39°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,996ft | varying 4,751ft | varying 4,954ft | ||||
| Max Town | 42°F | 32°F | 36°F | 44°F | 45°F | 45°F | 39°F |
| Min Town | 28°F | 24°F | 23°F | 20°F | 21°F | 31°F | 27°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Smithers Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 42°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,996ft to resort level.
Max 32°F
Min 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 24°F and not getting above 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 36°F
Min 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 44°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 45°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 45°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,751ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,954ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Smithers, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Smithers, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Smithers Snow Forecast updated at 09:35 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Smithers
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bay Mountain | 5in | 6in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Smithers
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Smithers, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Smithers, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Smithers is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Smithers will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Smithers for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.