Portage Mountain snow report
Portage Mountain
Portage Mountain ski resort in British Columbia offers a variety of trails for skiers of varying levels, with the best ones being the black diamond runs. An interesting fact is that the resort was originally built in the 1970s as a training facility for the Canadian ski team. For beginners, the suggestion is to try the green runs, as they are the easiest. For après ski, the best bar is the Snowshoe Sam's, which offers a lively atmosphere and great drinks.
Terrain mix: Portage Mountain Ski Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada. The resort is situated in the Purcell Mountains, which is a subrange of the Columbia Mountains. These mountains are known for their rugged terrain, deep snow, and stunning alpine scenery.
Some of the prominent peaks and aspects of Portage Mountain Ski Resort include:
1. Mount Mackenzie: This is the highest peak in the area and offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
2. The Outback: This area of the resort is known for its steep and technical terrain, with many advanced and expert runs.
3. Backcountry access: Portage Mountain Ski Resort offers backcountry skiing opportunities for those looking to explore the surrounding wilderness.
4. Glades and tree skiing: The resort has many gladed areas that offer great tree skiing, with plenty of powder stashes to be found.
Overall, Portage Mountain Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from gentle groomers to steep chutes and glades. The stunning mountain scenery and deep snow make it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 Portage Mountain -- 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 Portage Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Portage Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Portage Mountain
Where does the snow data for Portage Mountain 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 Portage Mountain?
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 Portage Mountain?
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 Portage Mountain.