Whistler Nov 2026 storm: ~43 in before opening | ROVE
Short answer: As of November 6, 2026, ROVE's mid-mountain 15-day outlook puts about 43 inches on Whistler before the November 20 target open, about 19 inches on Mt Baker in 10 days, and about 16 inches on Mt Bachelor in 15 days. Check the live page before you drive.
Pacific Northwest and BC snowfall next 15 days
| Resort | Pass | Target open (ROVE) | Days 1-10 | Days 11-15 | 15-day total | Live page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler | Epic | Fri Nov 20 (target) | ~43 in | ~0 in | ~43 in | Whistler |
| Mt Baker | - | TBA on resorts API (still closed) | ~19 in | ~0.5 in | ~19 in | Mt Baker |
| Mt Bachelor | Ikon | Fri Dec 4 | ~8 in | ~8 in | ~16 in | Mt Bachelor |
| Crystal Mountain | Ikon | Fri Nov 27 (target) | ~11 in | ~1 in | ~12 in | Crystal Mountain |
| Stevens Pass | Epic | Fri Dec 4 (target) | ~4 in | ~0 in | ~4 in | Stevens Pass |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Indy | Fri Dec 4 (target) | ~5 in | ~4 in | ~9 in | Mt Hood Meadows |
Source: ROVE 15-day mid-mountain snow (`sn` day sums and published buckets) in the November 6, 2026 dump. Whistler's on-page headline matches the ~43 in storm total. Ranges on Whistler days 1-5 and 6-10 were about 12-31 in and 13-49 in, so the storm can still grow or shrink.
What the Whistler week looks like day by day
ROVE's Whistler day bars from November 6 through 15 (mid-mountain inches):
| Date | Mid-mountain snow | Notes from the ROVE day card |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 6 | 1.5 in | Mix at mid-mountain; rain lower |
| Sat Nov 7 | 3.1 in | Continuing |
| Sun Nov 8 | 6.7 in | One of the heavier days |
| Mon Nov 9 | 1.0 in | Lull |
| Tue Nov 10 | 7.7 in | Peak day in the run |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1.8 in | |
| Thu Nov 12 | 4.8 in | |
| Fri Nov 13 | 5.0 in | |
| Sat Nov 14 | 6.2 in | |
| Sun Nov 15 | 5.6 in | Storm winds down overnight |
| Mon-Fri Nov 16-20 | ~0 in mid-mountain in the base run | Quieter into opening week |
ROVE's written Whistler brief calls Tuesday, November 17 the calmer day after the snow, with summit gusts near 51 mph during the storm that can stop upper lifts. Base elevations can see rain or mix while mid-mountain and above stay snowier; snow line in the brief sits around 4,000 ft during the wetter pulses.
Opening day vs the storm
Whistler's ROVE card lists a Friday, November 20 target open (14 days from the November 6 dump). That puts the bulk of this storm before first chair. Early season still usually means limited lifts and terrain even after a big build. Use the Whistler page for lift status and the updated 15-day bars the day before you go.
Mt Baker is still closed with `openingTba: true` on `api/resorts`, so we do not invent a date. Crystal Mountain targets November 27; Bachelor, Stevens Pass, and Mt Hood Meadows target December 4.
How we score Whistler and Baker (backtest, not this season)
ROVE publishes a per-resort grade from a two-season backtest (2024-25 and 2025-26, December-March), comparing the next-day forecast with the nearest matching snow station. This is not a live 2026-27 hit rate.
| Resort | Station used for the grade | Snow days in the sample | Snow-day catch | Amount accuracy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler | Environment Canada Whistler Roundhouse | 75 | 84% | 43% | Measured station grade |
| Mt Baker | SNOTEL Wells Creek (4,040 ft, 9.2 km) | 74 | 92% | 55% | Measured station grade |
| Mt Bachelor | nearby-resort estimate | - | - | - | Marked `est` in ROVE; not a measured station grade |
We do not cite real-time 2026-27 verification rates here; that series is still below the public threshold.
FAQ
- How much snow is Whistler getting in November 2026?
- As of November 6, 2026, ROVE's mid-mountain 15-day run shows about 43 inches from November 6 through 15, with most of it before the November 20 target open. Check [Whistler](/en/r/Whistler) for the live update.
- When does Whistler open for 2026-27?
- ROVE lists a Friday, November 20, 2026 target. Opening day still depends on weather and usually means limited terrain.
- What is the Mt Baker snow forecast for mid-November 2026?
- ROVE puts about 19 inches mid-mountain over the next 10 days as of November 6, with a focused pulse around November 13-16. See [Mt Baker](/en/r/Mt%20Baker).
- Is Mt Bachelor in the same storm?
- Partly. Bachelor's snow is lighter early and builds through the 15-day window to about 16 inches total, with the December 4 target open still two weeks after this dump. See [Mt Bachelor](/en/r/Mt%20Bachelor).
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