Big White issues a 'Powder Alert' with over 15cm of fresh snow

Skiers and snowboarders are getting their first solid snow day of the 2019/2020 season as an official “Powder Alert” is being issued at Big White Ski Resort.

After a heavy day of snowfall on Saturday, the mountain has received a total of 15 centimeters of fresh snow, including 10 cm of the coveted Okanagan champagne powder.

The Alpine snow base is now sitting comfortably at 71 cm!

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Today’s conditions will be nearly perfect with clear skies and visibility, light winds and temperatures sitting around -6C.

There are currently seven lifts open, including the Telus Terrain Park Lift, giving access to 27 runs.