Smithers Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Smithers
This is the Snow Forecast for Smithers, Canada for 10 days from 10 December.
Updated 11 December 2025 02:03 IST.
Forecast times for Smithers are in Mountain Time (Canada/Mountain).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Smithers.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Smithers Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Smithers?
| Next Snow Expected | 10 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm |
Forecast for today in Smithers
Max -3℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
10
6cm New Snow
Clear sky first, heavy snow showers then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 11 December 2025 04:14 IST
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Smithers over the next 3 days.
Smithers Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Wed 10 | Thu 11 | Fri 12 | Sat 13 | Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,650m | -7℃
+6cm
| -9℃
 | -12℃
 +2cm
| -14℃
+7cm
| -9℃
+4cm
| -4℃
+5cm
| -9℃
+3cm
|
| 1,380m | -5℃
+6cm
| -7℃
| -11℃
+2cm
| -12℃
+7cm
| -7℃
+4cm
| -2℃
+5cm
| -8℃
+3cm
|
| 1,110m | -3℃
+6cm
| -6℃
| -9℃
+2cm
| -11℃
+7cm
| -5℃
+4cm
| 0℃
+5cm
| -6℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,110m | 1,110m | 1,110m | 1,110m | 1,110m | 1,110m | 1,110m |
| Max Town | -3℃ | -6℃ | -9℃ | -11℃ | -5℃ | 0℃ | -6℃ |
| Min Town | -7℃ | -9℃ | -15℃ | -15℃ | -13℃ | -7℃ | -12℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Smithers
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bay Mountain | 13cm | 38cm |
Snow Reliability
Smithers enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 3-4 meters throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Smithers
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Smithers, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Smithers, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Smithers is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Smithers will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Smithers for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.