Vancouver Island ski hills are feeling the effects of a difficult winter season.
Mount Cain Alpine Park announced on social media it is pausing mountain operations this weekend due to a lack of snow, adding the decision was made for the safety of users, staff and equipment.
“Accommodation bookings for this weekend will be refunded, so if you have a booking, our team will be in touch shortly,” Mount Cain said in a statement.
Warmer temperatures have limited the amount of snowfall on the mountain in recent weeks and lowered the existing snowpack level in the process.
Mount Cain isn’t the only ski hill struggling though, with Mount Washington Alpine Resort having to scale back operations last week due to warm and wet conditions.
Only the Whiskey Jack chairlift is running on Mount Washington, while the Hawk, Eagle and Sunrise chairlifts closed due to a lack of snow.
Night skiing will also be paused at Mount Washington this weekend to allow crews to focus on snowmaking during the evenings.
