Big White opening this weekend

KELOWNA — It’s shaping up to be a record year at Okanagan ski resorts.

Big White has announced that it’s officially opening this Saturday.

That’s the earliest opening date in 50 years.

“With nearly 100cm of snow falling at Big White already, a 68cm base, and more snow predicted later this week, we’re all pretty excited up here on the mountain,” says resort VP, Michael J. Ballingall.

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The snow has also been generous to Silver Star resort near Vernon.

The resort has already opened its cross-country tracks after receiving more than 30 centimetres of snow in 24 hours during a recent storm.

Silver Star says it hopes be open for the downhill season November 28.

No word yet on when Crystal Mountain resort near West Kelowna will be open. It’s showing a 30cm base.