A heavy storm bombarded Whistler Blackcomb with the best snowfall so far this season. The mountains have been blanketed with 82 centimetres (32 inches) of snow in four days – a season record.

The snowfall kicked off on Sunday night with 25 centimetres (10 inches) falling overnight – and has continued all week. All over town, skiers and riders can be heard bragging about their epic days and sore legs, describing the snow as “nipple deep”.

Meanwhile, an unofficial report has indicated that Mondays are the best day of the week to be absent from work. So far this season approximately one-fifth of the snow has fallen on a Monday. In fact, three out of four Mondays in February resulted in 10 centimetre-plus days.

With sunny skies expected for the next two days, the long-range forecast calling for another frontal system to hit Whistler Blackcomb this weekend, in time for the Showcase Showdown taking place February 28.

Photo: Ian Robertson / www.coastphoto.com, Skier: Ryan Proctor, location: Whistler Blackcomb