Daily Conditions
Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Sea to Sky Gondola is open daily
Temperature at Summit (885m): +6°C - Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live temperatures and weather data from our Summit weather station.
Projected daytime high at Summit: +14°C
Winds: Light breeze.
Visibility: Very good. Blue sky and sunny. -Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live view
Snow last 24hrs: None. - Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live view of our snow metre.
Snow base depth: 45 cm
GROOMING REPORT
Backcountry Access Road Groomed to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (5km return) | Last Groomed : Mar 18 |
Backcountry Access Road Groomed up Sky Pilot valley trail (3km return) | Last Groomed : Mar 13 |
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 |
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Walking | Trails: Snow covered. Some icy, slippery sections. Hard packed snow softening as the day progresses. Good walking conditions. Risk of sinking through (post-holing) if walking off main beaten paths. Winter footwear with good tread or shoes with micro spikes recommended. Micro-spikes and neoprene over-boots available for rent in Summit retail shop for $5. Backyard Plaza: Snow covered. Slippery in the morning getting softer throughout the day. |
Snowshoeing | Excellent on our front country trails. Our three snowshoe-only trails off Panorama trail are open and in excellent condition. Snowshoes are recommended for our backcountry trails including Al's Habrich, Sky Pilot Valley and Shannon Basin Loop at higher altitudes. |
Snow Tubing | Open 10am to 4pm. Last ticket sold at 3pm. |
Ski Touring | We will be uploading backcountry skis and snowboards Tuesday March 19. Sky Pilot Valley trail is open today but ungroomed. Use extreme caution due to HIGH avalanch risk. 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 | Excellent. Hard packed snow softening as the day progresses. Groomed to Shannon Creek bridge. Avalanche risk today is HIGH, backcountry access is not recommended. |
Trail Conditions
Trail | Current Condition |
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Spirit Trail | 100% snow covered. Good walking conditions. Expect some icy, slippery sections. Hard packed snow softening as the day progresses. Micro-spikes recommended. Overboots recommended for those without winter boots. |
Panorama Trail | 100% snow covered. Very good walking conditions. Expect some icy, slippery sections. Hard packed snow softening as the day progresses. Microspikes recommended for those without winter boots. |
Wonderland Lake Loop | 100% snow covered. Good walking conditions. Expect some icy, slippery sections. Hard packed snow softening as the day progresses. Microspikes recommended for people without winter boots. Lake is frozen but not safe to walk on. |
Alpine Alley | Closed until the trail is free of snow and ice. |
Sea to Summit Trail | Hikers will encounter snow from 650m level. 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, snowshoes or micro-spikes. Wrinkle rock section may be icy, especially in the morning and require micro-spikes. 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 | Open today, recommended that visitors proceed with extreme caution due to HIGH avalanche risk. Trail is snow covered, snowshoes or microspikes strongly advised. |
Shannon Basin Loop | 100% snow covered. Groomed to the bridge, will encounter deep snow beyond that. Good winter walking and snow shoeing conditions. Note that cellular reception is not dependable on this loop trail. Snowshoes advised. |
Highline Trail | Closed. |
100% snow covered. Snowshoes recommended. Overboots advised for people without winter footwear with a good tread. Enjoy the old growth forest. | |
Neverland Loop Trail | Trail is brushy and somewhat overgrown. Snow covered. Snowshoes and winter footwear advised. Neverland falls water flow is currently at low volume. |
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. Not recommended today due to HIGH avalanche risk. |
Sky Pilot ValleyTrail | Trail is snow covered. Snowshoes or microspikes recommended. Visitors should proceed with extreme caution due to HIGH avalanche rating. |
Access Road | Machine groomed to Shannon creek bridge. Access road is snow covered. Winter footwear with a good tread advised. Avalanche risk is still HIGH below the treeline and backcountry access is not recommended today. |
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