Black Jack snow report
Black Jack
Black Jack ski resort in British Columbia is a hidden gem, with over 40km of Nordic trails and 11km of alpine runs. The resort is known for its challenging backcountry trails, including the popular "Hillbilly Heaven" and "The Grunt" runs. An interesting fact about Black Jack is that it was founded in 1983 by a group of passionate volunteers who built the trails themselves. For beginner skiers, we recommend the gentle "Easy Street" run. For apres ski, stop by The Flying Steamshovel in nearby Rossland for craft beer and live music.
Terrain mix: Blackjack Ski Resort in British Columbia is located in the Selkirk Mountains and offers views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Blackjack Ski Resort include:
1. Selkirk Mountains: The Selkirk Mountains are a subrange of the Columbia Mountains and are known for their rugged terrain, steep slopes, and deep powder snow. Blackjack Ski Resort is nestled in the Selkirk Mountains, offering skiers and snowboarders a variety of challenging terrain to explore.
2. Mount Buchanan: Mount Buchanan is a prominent peak in the Selkirk Mountains that can be seen from Blackjack Ski Resort. The mountain offers stunning views of the surrounding area and provides a picturesque backdrop for skiers and snowboarders on the slopes.
3. Limestone Mountain: Limestone Mountain is another notable peak in the Selkirk Mountains that can be seen from Blackjack Ski Resort. The mountain is known for its limestone formations and offers skiers and snowboarders a unique and scenic backdrop for their adventures.
Overall, the Selkirk Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for Blackjack Ski Resort, offering skiers and snowboarders a diverse range of mountain ranges and aspects to explore and enjoy.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS OTX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Black Jack -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Black Jack in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Black Jack reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Black Jack
Where does the snow data for Black Jack come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Black Jack?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Black Jack?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Black Jack.