First snowfall for Vancouver's North Shore Mountains

B.C.'s North Shore Mountains received theirfirst dusting of snow for the ski season.

Grouse Mountain reported it received 5centimetresof snow by 3 p.m. onNovember 1.

"We cannot wait for the start of skiing and riding season and the arrival of the first snowfall means we're that much closer to hitting the slopes,"said alpine operations manager, Grant Wahl, in a statement.

The resort said it has spent$500,000 in "snowmaking infrastructure" which itexpects willincrease snow making by 40 per cent when the ski season does open.

The investment comes after an unusually warm and wet ski season that plagued B.C.'s North Shore Mountains, forcing some to close early.

Nearby, Cypress Mountainalso received snow.

At this point, Grouse Mountain says they do not have an estimated opening date yet.

For those itching to strap on their boots, Whistler Blackcombopenson November 26.

They received 25centimetres of fresh powder over the weekend.