Many people are misled
by the “socked- in” effect winter brings to our area, but the locals know the
difference! Just a 5 minute drive and you’re
above the clouds! Silver Star Rd, which
we access via 48th Avenue, provides quick escape to sunshine and the
many spectacular views of the City of Vernon.
Locals prefer to spend time at higher elevations from
November to March for this reason. The benefits of living in the City far out- weigh
the negatives, so knowing where to find the sun is especially important. Many people flock to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
to cross country ski and take in the rays; others prefer the downhill thrill of
Silver Star Ski Resort. Still others go “up
the hill” for a day on snow shoes.
Vernon has over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, only 13
inches of rain a year and 41 inches of the white stuff! Don’t be mistaken...There are plenty of days
of sun in the winter, when the skies are such a brilliant blue; it takes your
breath away. Not to worry, the air is clean
and fresh!
