Ive heard the snow in the British Columbian interior is really quite different to other resorts in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Is that so?
It really is the the snow! When you visit the interior you’ll find out what fine dry snow has to offer compared to what you may be used to. The Okanagan Valley has a unique microclimate and the resorts are blessed with huge annual snowfalls. For example, Big White’s average collection is 7.5 metres (24 feet) of dry natural champagne powder. It’s the sort of snow that makes average skiers and boarders look, and feel, like stars. You’ll feel the difference in the velvety softness of the powder and the smoothness of the groomed runs. It’s so dry you can hardly pack a snowball, and it’s not uncommon for flakes to be the size of a small piece of tissue paper. Being dry and cold they don’t melt quickly when they fall on your jacket. The comfortable daytime temperatures average -3 C (27 F), and this is cold enough to keep the snow light and fluffy, yet perfect for skiing, riding the chairs, cross country skiing and other winter activities.
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