Daily Conditions
Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9:00 am.
The Sea to Sky Gondola is open daily
Temperature at Summit (885m): +3°C - Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live temperatures and weather data from our Summit weather station.
Projected daytime high at Summit: +12°C
Winds: Calm
Visibility: Excellent. Sunny. Unobstructed views to ocean and summits. -Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live view
Snow last 24hrs: 0 cm. - Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live view of our snow metre.
Snow base depth: 0 cm
GROOMING REPORT
| Backcountry Access Road Groomed to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (3km return), spring like conditions | Last Groomed : April 9 |
Groomed up Sky Pilot Valley Trail (5km return), spring like conditions | Last Groomed : April 9 |
AVALANCHE REPORT
Visit Avalanche Canada and search 'Sea to Sky Gondola' for all of the details about our region. Zenith Guides have also published observations in the Squamish area.
The Sea to Sky Gondola has adopted a policy in which backcountry skis and snowboards will not be loaded on the gondola on days in which Avalanche Canada, in their public avalanche advisory deems our zone to be rated as 'high' or 'extreme'. Nordic skis will continue to be uploaded for use on the Backcountry Access Road from the gondola summit to Shannon Creek.
ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Current Info |
|---|---|
| Walking | Trails: Good walking conditions on dirt. Only Wonderland trail still has snow remaining. Backyard Plaza: Some snow remaining in shady areas. |
| Snowshoeing | Over for the season |
| Snow Tubing | Closed for the season. |
| Ski Touring | We will be uploading backcountry skis and snowboards Monday, April 22. Spring like conditions. Sky Pilot Valley trail is open and snow covered. Access road has several dirt sections. Visit Avalanche Canada and search Sea to Sky Gondola for current conditions in the region. Please stay informed on the daily avalanche hazard produced by @Avalanche Canada. For more detailed analysis of the area snowpack and conditions, visit snow.zenithguides.ca |
| Nordic Skiing | Over for the season. |
Trail Conditions
| Trail | Current Condition |
|---|---|
| Spirit Trail | 100% free of snow. Excellent walking conditions. |
| Panorama Trail | 99% snow free. Very good walking conditions. |
| Wonderland Lake Loop | Some hard packed snow below the switchbacks. Snow is hard packed and will soften as the day progresses though expect some slippery sections. Possibility of post-holing if walking off the beaten trail. Microspikes recommended for guests without winter boots. Lake is partially frozen and not safe to walk on. |
| Alpine Alley | Open for the summer! Note that the picnic basket is missing (for real) so when you search for the 10 essentials you'll only be able to find 9/10, new picnic basket is coming! |
| Sea to Summit Trail | The trail is snow free. Expect some snow towards the top of the trail if you take the Shannon basin fork after trail marker number 96. Hikers must be prepared with appropriate gear for changing conditions as they gain elevation. Trail sections may be slippery when wet or frozen without proper footwear. Check conditions before venturing. Allow plenty of time when travelling this trail. If this is your first time hiking Sea To Summit trail, we recommend leaving before noon. Always carry a headlamp and extra gear on this long and demanding trail. Be sure to carry sufficient water (one litre minimum). Note that cellular reception is not dependable on portions of this trail. |
| Al's Habrich Trail | Trail has snow covered sections, especially at higher elevation. Microspikes advised. |
| Shannon Basin Loop | Snow covered on higher elevation portions. Expect to encounter snow once on south side of Shannon creek. Marginal winter walking due to likelyhood of sinking through (post-holing). Snowshoes or microspikes advised. Note that cellular reception is not dependable on this loop trail. |
| Highline Trail | Open for the summer! |
| Good walking conditions. No snow. Enjoy the old growth forest. | |
| Neverland Loop Trail | Trail is brushy and somewhat overgrown. Snow covered. Winter footwear advised. |
| Skyline RidgeTrail | Snow covered. Snowshoes recommended. Expect a lot of overgrown alder in upper portions of this trail. Overgrown alder on lower portion of trail was cleared last summer. |
| Sky Pilot ValleyTrail | Trail is snow covered. Snowshoes or microspikes recommended for people without winter boots. |
| Access Road | Access road has patches of snow remaining. Winter footwear with a good tread advised. |