Sparwood snow report
Sparwood
Sparwood ski resort in British Columbia boasts over 500 acres of skiable terrain, including the popular Moose Mountain. Beginners should check out the gentle slopes of Elk and Lizard runs. Fun fact: Sparwood was once home to the largest truck in the world, a 350-ton Titan. For après ski, head to The Pub at the Sparwood Golf Club for a cozy atmosphere and tasty pub fare.
Terrain mix: Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Sparwood Ski Resort in British Columbia include:
1. The resort is located in the Canadian Rockies, which is a major mountain range in North America.
2. The main mountain at Sparwood Ski Resort is Mount Fisher, which offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders.
3. The resort also features other nearby peaks such as Mount Broadwood and Mount Kerkeslin, which provide additional opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.
4. The mountain aspects at Sparwood Ski Resort include a variety of slopes and runs, ranging from beginner to expert level, as well as terrain parks and backcountry areas for more advanced skiers and snowboarders.
5. The resort also offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Sparwood is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stahl Peak | 64 in | → |
| 14a17 - Stryker Basin | 43 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Sparwood -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
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 Sparwood in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sparwood reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sparwood
Where does the snow data for Sparwood 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 Sparwood?
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 Sparwood?
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 Sparwood.