The North Shore Mountains in British Columbia saw their first light dusting of snow this week. And for many, that serves as a reminder that ski season is just around the corner.
“It's been a long summer. A good summer, we've enjoyed the sun, but we're ready for winter,” says Jon Mosley, a spokesperson for Mount Seymour. “It's right at the perfect time of year, late October. We just have to wait a few more weeks and we'll be in operation!”
Temperatures were cool enough for snow this week in the higher elevations of BC. A base of nearly 40 cm has formed in the alpine peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The ski season at Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to kick off on November 25.
Last weekend, snow was falling in parts of the Interior.
The province is expected to see a cold and wet winter this year because of the effects of La Nina.
“There is going to be more snow expected in the city and on the hills this year. It's definitely good news to all of us on the mountain,” says Julie Mulligan, a spokesperson for the resort at Mount Seymour, north of Vancouver.
Mosely agrees, but doesn't want to jump to conclusions just yet. “I hate to jinx it by saying it's going to be great, but the almanacs and the forecasts so far are hinting that it should be a good one, so we're really excited and holding our breath a little, hoping it will be great!”
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