Ptarmigan Protected Area in winter
Ptarmigan Protected Area is a BC protected area in the Omineca section of the Omineca Peace region, 1,304 ha. In winter, BC Parks lists cross-country skiing and backcountry skiing. Winter camping is offered. The nearest automated snow station, Dome Mountain (1,774 m, 15 km away), had 11 cm of snow on November 2.
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Current advisories
- Catfish Creek Forest Road washed out at 3 km and 12 km (Park access, May 17, 2022)
Advisory titles from BC Parks; read the full text on the park's page.
Facilities
Campfires. These are the park's facilities for the year; many are closed or not maintained in winter.
Snow depth nearby
| Snow station | Elevation | Snow depth | 7 days ago | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dome Mountain | 1,774 m | 11 cm (Nov 2) | 5 cm | 15 km |
| Revolution Creek | 1,680 m | 12 cm (Nov 1) | 0 cm | 43 km |
Automated stations of the BC River Forecast Centre, provisional data refreshed daily; most stations sit high in the mountains, so valley snow is usually much less. Stations reporting impossible jumps are left out.
Source: BC Parks (BC Parks API), read October 25, 2026; boundary: BC Geographic Warehouse (OGL-BC); snow: BC River Forecast Centre; fishing rules: BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027. Conditions change quickly in winter: check BC Parks, Avalanche Canada and DriveBC before you go.