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    British Columbia, Canada

    Silverstar

    1,328 hectares, 132 runs across four faces near Vernon. Colourful village, ski-in ski-out, Okanagan snow.

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    British Columbia snow report
    Week of 8 Nov

    Storm today, a quiet midweek, then heavy Coast Mountains snow

    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    27 Nov 2026
    Closes
    4 Apr 2027
    Days open
    128
    Annual snow
    7m
    Snow record
    0cm
    2026-27 so far
    0% of a typical winter321cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    SilverStar's summit reaches 1,888 metres, dropping 731 vertical metres to a base at 1,157 metres across 132 runs spread over roughly 1,328 hectares near Vernon, British Columbia. Terrain splits 40 per cent intermediate, 35 per cent advanced, 15 per cent beginner and 10 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 7.0 metres. Nine lifts, including four quad chairs and one six-person chair, serve the mountain alongside one gondola, two surface lifts and one t-bar.

    SilverStar holds a distinctive place among Okanagan resorts for its brightly painted, Victorian-themed village and terrain spread across four separate mountain faces. Its considerable ski-in and ski-out village, combined with reliably light, dry Okanagan snow, has built SilverStar's reputation as one of the region's more visually distinctive family destinations.

    Locals had skied the mountain since the early 1930s, and Silver Star Sports was formally started in 1956 or 1957 by Russ Postill, Mike Lattey, Bill Attridge and several other local enthusiasts, who brought in a trailer and a small portable rope tow near Sovereign Lake. The resort formally launched as SilverStar Mountain Resort in 1958, and a group led by Norm Crerar and Charlie Locke purchased Silver Star Sports in 1981, forming Silver Star Mountain Resorts Ltd.

    Australian businessman Desmond Schumann, who already owned nearby Big White since 1985, purchased the majority of SilverStar's assets in 2001. Following his death, his daughter Jane Cann received full ownership in 2012, while son Peter Schumann took ownership of Big White. Powdr Corporation acquired SilverStar in December 2019, and the resort has more recently become part of Pacific Group Resorts' portfolio. Adult daily tickets run from 109 to 129 Canadian dollars.

    731m
    Vertical
    132
    Runs
    3,281 acres
    Skiable
    7m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    132 runs across 3,281 acres skiable

    SilverStar offers 132 runs across roughly 1,328 hectares near Vernon, with a 731-metre vertical drop from the 1,888-metre summit. The grading is balanced with a lean toward the middle: 40% intermediate, 35% advanced, 15% beginner and 10% expert. The terrain is split across four distinct faces rather than one big bowl, which lets skiers chase the sun or avoid the wind through the day. Light, dry Okanagan snow, around 7 metres a season, suits the groomers and gladed runs well, and the four-face layout means crowds spread out rather than queueing on one slope.

    Vance Creek, the front face above the village, is mostly beginner and intermediate corduroy, while Attridge is a smaller, quieter area with gladed blues and blacks that often sit empty. Silver Woods adds mellow, treed intermediate runs, and Putnam Creek on the back is the advanced zone, with black and double-black pitches. The Comet six-pack and the gondola move people out of the village quickly. SilverStar suits families and mixed-ability groups who want variety, with advanced skiers able to peel off to Putnam Creek for steeper runs while the rest of the group stays on the front.

    Terrain split
    132
    runs
    132 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner20 runs · 15%
    Intermediate53 runs · 40%
    Advanced46 runs · 35%
    Expert13 runs · 10%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Silverstar

    The 2025-26 season at SilverStar ran from 22 November 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 7.0 metres. This season followed the resort's transition into Pacific Group Resorts' portfolio, its most recent ownership change after decades under Schumann family control.

    Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent, light and dry conditions to SilverStar's varied terrain across four mountain faces. The resort's brightly coloured village continues to draw considerable family visitation from across the Okanagan and Western Canada.

    SilverStar's ski-in and ski-out village and varied terrain continue to support strong visitation throughout the season, particularly during school holiday periods. The resort's considerable scale across four faces helps distribute crowds relative to its popularity.

    Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Following its transition to Pacific Group Resorts, SilverStar continues building on nearly seven decades of history since Silver Star Sports' founding in the mid-1950s. The resort's distinctive village character and four-face terrain remain central to its enduring popularity in the Okanagan.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    27 Nov 2026
    Opens
    4 Apr 2027
    Closes
    128
    Days open
    7 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Silverstar

    Daily snow reports at Silverstar go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    25 cm
    Snowiest day
    12 Mar 2026
    0 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    321 cm
    Typical winter
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    Getting there

    Getting to Silverstar, and where to stay

    SilverStar sits near Vernon, British Columbia, in the Monashee Mountains, with a base elevation of 1,157 metres and a summit at 1,888 metres across a 731-metre vertical drop over roughly 1,328 hectares spread across four mountain faces. This setting places the resort within the North Okanagan, a comparatively short drive from Vernon.

    Vernon, a mid-sized Okanagan city, offers extensive lodging, dining and services within a manageable drive, while SilverStar's own brightly painted village provides considerable ski-in and ski-out accommodation directly at the base.

    SilverStar Road provides direct access to the resort from Vernon. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled road is regularly maintained given the resort's status as a major Okanagan destination.

    Kelowna International Airport, roughly a one-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with SilverStar's considerable proximity to a well-served regional airport supporting substantial visitation from across Western Canada.

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    27 Nov 2026 - 4 Apr 2027

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    Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

    Understanding the Silverstar snow report

    Silverstar snow conditions, updated regularly: current snowfall, snow depth, temperatures, and the outlook for this British Columbia resort.

    Snow measurements

    Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Silverstar, summit conditions (1888m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.

    Weather conditions

    Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Silverstar's 1157m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

    Data sources

    Silverstar snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 9 lifts, including 4 quad chairlifts and a 6-person chairlift.

    When to check

    Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Silverstar.

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