Big White Ski Resort, located 50 minutes away from 琉璃神社, saw a few millimetres of snowfall over the last 24 hours and locals are stoked.
While the sprinkle of snow is now melting in sun, enthusiasm for ski season is just heating up.
The resort is set to open on November 28.
A live-stream feed and daily snow precipitation are available at for people itching to get out on the mountain.
People looking to get into snow sports, and those who are wanting to upgrade gear can do so at the annual , at Trinity Church.