Whistler Blackcomb’s First Snowfall Signals Winter Is Near

Originally posted on Powder | By Ian Greenwood | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 1:01 PM ET

Last Friday, September 26, 2025, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, had some exciting news: snow was falling for the first time this season.

While it was only a light flurry—powder hounds will probably be waiting until November before a storm produces solid, lasting snow coverage—those first flakes are always a welcome sign of colder times to come.

Check out the snowy video Whistler Blackcomb shared below, shot by resort staff member Jonathan Landry.

Watch: Whistler Blackcomb First Snow, September 26, 2025

Since the wintry tease, conditions have gotten a bit wetter at Whistler Blackcomb. The ski resort’s webcams now show rainy weather. Some more high altitude snow may fall at Whistler Blackcomb tonight and tomorrow, though.

Snow or not, it’s still September. Whistler Blackcomb has plenty of time before it plans to fire up its chairlifts. Weather and conditions permitting, the ski resort will open on November 21, 2025.

In the meantime, the ski resort’s bike park will last operate on October 13, 2025, with access via the Fitzsimmons Express. Lift-served sightseeing ended on September 21.

Tegan Cruz races 1199 in front of a large crowd during the RockShox Canadian Open DH at Whistler Blackcomb in 2024. Photo: Sara Kempner/Getty Images

Whistler Blackcomb’s taste of winter follows similar storms across North America.

Arizona Snowbowl saw two dustings of snow over the weekend. In Colorado, snow has already fallen at ski resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and Winter Park. Meanwhile, multiple mountains have begun their first snowmaking tests in preparation for colder temperatures.

Where will people enjoy lift-served skiing first?

Colorado, as always, is the state to watch. Arapahoe Basin and Keystone have a reputation for opening in October, when possible. Keep an eye on Wolf Creek, too. Last fall, it kicked off the 2024-25 ski season on October 22 and had almost all of its terrain open by early November.

In short, it’s worth attending to your pre-season checklist. The prices for Ikon and Epic Passes go up in only a few days.

New equipment lineups, if that’s your jam, are appearing online. And the often-dreaded prospect of getting into “ski shape” is becoming increasingly real. No one wants to get caught on opening day with jelly legs.

This article first appeared on Powder and was syndicated with permission.

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