Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort in British Columbia, Canada, with an elevation range from 2,140ft (652m) to 7,494ft (2284m). The vertical drop is 5,280ft (1609m) across 200 trails served by 37 lifts and 8,171 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Vancouver International (YVR), about 120 minutes away by car. Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 461 inches of snowfall annually.
Late November to Late May
Average snowfall in January, Whistler Blackcomb's snowiest peak-season month.
461"
Annual Snowfall
(1171cm)
-2°C
January Avg High
-7°C
January Avg Low
Snowmaking covers 3% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
461"
annual avg
200
Total Trails
37
Lifts
8,171
Skiable Acres
5,280ft
Vertical Drop
Whistler Blackcomb has 200 trails: 20% green, 55% blue, 15% black, and 10% double-black.
37
Total Lifts
5,280ft
Vertical Drop
1,609m
(5,280ft)
7,494ft
Peak
2,140ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$198
avg/day
January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Whistler Blackcomb, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 170cm. Crowd levels are moderate.
March
130cm snow, high crowds, $219/day.
June
$139/day, 5cm snow, very low crowds.
170cm
snowfall
-2°/-7°
high/low °C
crowds
$219
day pass
155cm
snowfall
-1°/-6°
high/low °C
crowds
$229
day pass
130cm
snowfall
2°/-3°
high/low °C
crowds
$219
day pass
70cm
snowfall
6°/1°
high/low °C
crowds
$189
day pass
20cm
snowfall
11°/4°
high/low °C
crowds
$159
day pass
5cm
snowfall
16°/8°
high/low °C
crowds
$139
day pass
80cm
snowfall
1°/-4°
high/low °C
crowds
$179
day pass
150cm
snowfall
-1°/-6°
high/low °C
crowds
$249
day pass
Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Whistler Blackcomb.
Adult Day Pass
$199
per day
Season Pass
$879
full season
Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Whistler Blackcomb is included on the Epic pass.
Vancouver International (YVR)
Approx. 120 min drive
British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
50.1163°N, 122.9574°W
The drive from Vancouver International to Whistler Blackcomb takes about 2 hours.