Sun Peaks' snow record is on the low side for destination resorts. 7.9% of winter days see 6 inches or more of snow, 43% of months see 30 less than inches and 1% of months see 90 inches or more. Snow density is very light in the cold continental climate. Deep powder is rare but lasts a long time in the expansive terrain with low skier density.

Accumulation and Preservation

Sun Peaks' early season record is better than one might expect as most terrain has been picked clean of large obstacles and thus skis well on a 3 foot base. The advanced lower Burfield sector may take longer to attain good coverage. Sun Peaks also has snowmaking good enough to support private World Cup race training in mid-November. Despite frontside south exposure, midwinter snow preservation is very good in the chronically cold and overcast climate. Widespread melt/freeze conditions are likely in March if it is sunny. Sun Peaks like many resorts has its most reliable snow conditions from mid-January to mid-March.