Fernie leads the December rankings at 182cm, with Whistler Blackcomb at 177cm and Revelstoke at 175cm close behind. British Columbia resorts dominate the top 4, reflecting the heavy Pacific snowfall these resorts receive in December. Big White at #4 with 138cm and Sunshine Village at #5 with 120cm complete a strong showing for Western Canada.
Quebec resorts perform well in December, with Mont Tremblant at #10 with 97cm and Mont Sainte-Anne at #13 with 83cm, reflecting the significant snowfall Eastern Canada receives as the season establishes itself.
Ranked by average total snowfall in December across 30 ski seasons (1995–2025), using raw ERA5 reanalysis data calibrated against measured long-term resort averages where available.
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Data from the ERA5 reanalysis dataset via Open-Meteo (1995–2025). 30-year averages — actual snowfall varies year to year.
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