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BC Snowfall Forecast
La Niña or ENSO Neutral?
Last year’s weather forecast of a strong La Niña flow never really materialized. The winter of 2024/25 started with a bang, dried up mid-season, and recovered somewhat towards the end. By season's end, we were left with a near-average snowfall throughout much of BC’s Interior. And, of course, there will always be exceptions across the province.
Looking ahead to the winter of 2025–2026, it’s shaping up to be another borderline season, much like last year. Current forecasts indicate a start to the winter with an ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation)-neutral pattern, followed by a transition to a weaker La Niña pattern by the end of the season. Over the past month, ocean temperatures in a key area of the Pacific (the Niño-3.4 region) have been about half a degree cooler than usual.
This cooler trend—roughly 0.5°C below average—is expected to persist for several months, which is one of the signs that a La Niña pattern may be developing.
To sum it up, “most” of the weather experts feel that the early season in our region, Nov-Jan, will be ridge-dominant, providing lower to normal snowfall. In contrast, the mid-to-late season will see the ridge weaken, and a trough-dominant system develop over our area, allowing for above-normal snowfall. Always remember that long-range weather forecasts are inherently unreliable; they provide historical trends and “likelihoods.”
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Edelweiss Village/Resort: The Swiss Guides’ Legacy Lives On
Tucked above the Town of Golden, BC, Edelweiss Village is the historic home of the Swiss Guides: six historic chalets that launched Canadian mountaineering more than a century ago. Today, their team is carefully revitalizing the Village to welcome guests and celebrate a living mountain culture.
This spring, they hosted members of the Backcountry Lodges of BC Association for an on‑site walk led by the Golden Museum. The response was fantastic.
- Authentic Alpine Heritage. Original Swiss‑inspired chalets, each with its own personality and story
- Trail‑Ready Location. Minutes to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and a short hop to Yoho, Glacier, and Banff National Parks
- A Quiet Base. Small‑town charm, starry nights, and room to breathe
Whether you’re planning a staff retreat, guide gathering, family downtime, or a shoulder‑season recon, Edelweiss makes an inspiring base, equal parts heritage, comfort, and Alpine majesty.
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Media or Booking inquiries: info@edelweissvillage.ca
The Edelweiss Village + Resort Team
370 Ottoson Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1
edelweissvillage.ca
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