Forbidden Plateau snow report
Forbidden Plateau
Forbidden Plateau is a ski resort located in British Columbia, offering some of the best skiing trails for advanced skiers. The resort has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s when it was first established as a logging camp. The resort features a variety of runs, including the challenging Black Diamond run, which is a favorite among advanced skiers. For beginners, the Bunny Hill is recommended. After a long day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar to visit is Ted’s Bar & Grill.
Terrain mix: The Forbidden Plateau ski resort is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The ski area is situated within the Beaufort Range, a subrange of the Vancouver Island Ranges. The Beaufort Range is known for its rugged and picturesque terrain, with steep slopes, alpine meadows, and rocky peaks.
Some of the prominent mountains in the Beaufort Range near Forbidden Plateau include Mount Albert Edward, Mount Becher, and Mount Washington. These mountains offer a variety of ski runs and backcountry skiing opportunities for visitors to the resort.
The ski resort is also known for its challenging terrain and deep powder snow, making it a popular destination for advanced and expert skiers. The mountain aspects at Forbidden Plateau include north-facing slopes that often retain snow well into the spring, providing excellent skiing conditions throughout the season.
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.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Forbidden Plateau -- 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 Forbidden Plateau in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Forbidden Plateau reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Forbidden Plateau
Where does the snow data for Forbidden Plateau 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 Forbidden Plateau?
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 Forbidden Plateau?
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 Forbidden Plateau.