Forecast today: Mainly cloudy
Plentiful snowfall makes this one of the most reliable places to score powder and with so much terrain served by a single lift (there is also the Stairway to Heaven chairlift that serves part of the upper mountain) fresh tracks last longer here than at many other major resorts. The steep terrain is so good that the Freeride World Tour stop off here every winter.
Kicking Horse’s small size means that it is an ideal stopover point if you’re heading on a multi-resort trip through Canada. Banff is not too far away to the east and Revelstoke is only two hours to the west.
On the hill there are a few accommodation options – good for staying for a few days, but you’ll quickly find the evenings are very quiet and there is nothing to really do off the slopes. This is why we would recommend stopping here for a few days on your way through Canada, or staying down in the town of Golden – there is a lot more going on here after skiing.
Although on-mountain dining options are limited, Kicking Horse is home to one of the finest alpine restaurants in Canada – the Eagle’s Eye. Not only is the scenery epic, but the food is excellent.
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Mainly cloudy | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Snow grains | Rather cloudy |
Light snow shwr |
Rather cloudy | Light snow shwr |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Occasional snow |
Broken clouds |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1 cm | 4.4 cm | 6.7 cm | 4.6 cm | 3.7 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 1.8°c | 3.6°c | 2.2°c | 0.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.4°c | -4.4°c | -3.6°c | -4.8°c | -8.4°c | -6.6°c | -7°c | -9.8°c | -7.8°c | -8.2°c | -10.8°c | -8.4°c | -8.4°c | -8.2°c | -5.8°c | -6°c | -5.2°c | -3.4°c | -4.4°c | -5.2°c | -3.4°c | -4.2°c | -3.6°c | -1.8°c | -2.6°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | 1.8°c | -0.6°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.8°c | -4.8°c | -4.8°c | -8°c | -10.4°c | -8.4°c | -10°c | -12.6°c | -9.8°c | -12°c | -15°c | -10.8°c | -13°c | -14.8°c | -8.2°c | -11°c | -12.4°c | -5.2°c | -9.6°c | -11°c | -5.2°c | -9°c | -10.2°c | -3.6°c | -7.4°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 1.6°c | 2°c | -2.2°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c | -4.4°c | -4.4°c | -4.8°c | -10°c | -8.4°c | -7°c | -12.2°c | -9.8°c | -8.2°c | -15°c | -10.8°c | -8.4°c | -14.8°c | -8.2°c | -6°c | -12.4°c | -5.2°c | -4.4°c | -11°c | -5.2°c | -4.2°c | -10.2°c | -3.6°c | -2.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Mainly cloudy |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 1.8°c | 3.6°c | 2.2°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | 1.8°c | -0.6°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 1.6°c | 2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Light snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 1 cm | 4.4 cm |
Max temp | 0.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.4°c |
Min temp | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -2.8°c |
Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c |
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Weather | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Mainly cloudy | Light snow |
Occasional rain |
Light snow | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Rather cloudy |
Snow grains | Rather cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Rather cloudy | Light snow shwr |
Rain/Snow shower |
Snow grains | Broken clouds |
Light rain/snow |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Some drizzle |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 5.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 2.9 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.1 cm | 1.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 6.6°c | 10.6°c | 9.2°c | 5.6°c | 7.6°c | 5.8°c | 2.2°c | 4°c | 2.6°c | -2.6°c | 1.6°c | 0.6°c | -3.8°c | 0.6°c | -0.4°c | -5°c | 0°c | -0.8°c | -2.8°c | 2.4°c | 1.6°c | 0.2°c | 4.4°c | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | 4.4°c | 3.4°c | 1.6°c | 6°c | 4.8°c |
Min temp | 0.8°c | 6.6°c | 4°c | 2.8°c | 5.6°c | 3.2°c | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -1.6°c | -4.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c | -3.8°c | -5.4°c | -9°c | -5°c | -6.4°c | -9.4°c | -2.8°c | -5°c | -7.2°c | 0.2°c | -3.6°c | -6°c | 0.6°c | -3°c | -5.4°c | 1.6°c | -1.6°c |
Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 4.8°c | 8.8°c | 2.6°c | 3.8°c | 4°c | -1.7°c | -1.8°c | -0.2°c | -8.2°c | -6.9°c | -2.1°c | -10.3°c | -8°c | -3.7°c | -13.4°c | -9.3°c | -0.8°c | -9.4°c | -6.1°c | 1.4°c | -7.2°c | 0.2°c | 2.9°c | -6°c | -1.9°c | 1.2°c | -5.4°c | -1.2°c | 2.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 6.6°c | 10.6°c | 9.2°c |
Min temp | 0.8°c | 6.6°c | 4°c |
Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 4.8°c | 8.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm |
Max temp | 5.6°c | 7.6°c | 5.8°c |
Min temp | 2.8°c | 5.6°c | 3.2°c |
Feels like temp | 2.6°c | 3.8°c | 4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 12/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 30.4 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 106 cm |
Lower piste depth | 70 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 4 out of 5 |
Resort opening date | Fri 08 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 14 Apr 2024 |
After a tough start to the season, Canadian ski resorts have finally seen significant snowfall this week. Western Canada seems to have peaked in the latter part of the season with snow continuing to fall in the area. Whistler in particular reported 102cm on higher slopes this week. Big White also announced it is extending its ski season by a week due to the recent good snowfall. Eastern Canada has also seen some of the best conditions of the season this week. However, temperatures are expected to rise in the East which could see rainfall in lower altitudes.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for Canada French Alps can be found on Avalanche Canada’s webstie
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