Mount Sima snow report
Mount Sima
Mount Sima ski resort in the Yukon offers 25 runs suitable for all levels of skiing and snowboarding. The longest trail is 3.3 km with a vertical drop of 305 metres. The resort is the training ground for Canadian Olympians and has been the site of international competitions. A must-try for beginners is the Learning Centre where professional instructors offer lessons. After a day on the slopes, head to Cactus Club Cafe for tasty bites and cocktails. As for historical facts, Mount Sima was opened in 1968 and was originally known as the Whitehorse Ski Club. The resort underwent extensive renovations in 2014, including the addition of a new chairlift and upgrades to snowmaking capabilities.
Terrain mix: Mount Sima ski resort is located in the northern Yukon Territory of Canada, near the city of Whitehorse. The ski resort is situated in the Coast Mountains range and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The main mountain at Mount Sima is Mount McIntyre, which reaches an elevation of 1,202 meters (3,944 feet) above sea level.
The ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes that provide excellent snow conditions and terrain for skiing and snowboarding. There are also south-facing slopes that offer great sunny spots for enjoying the views and warming up on a cold day. Additionally, Mount Sima has a range of terrain features, including steep chutes, open bowls, and tree runs, making it a versatile and exciting mountain to explore for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
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 Mount Sima -- 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 Mount Sima in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mount Sima reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mount Sima
Where does the snow data for Mount Sima 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 Mount Sima?
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 Mount Sima?
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 Mount Sima.