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Forecast today: Partly cloudy
- Max temp: -8.7 °c
- Min temp: -16.8 °c
- Last snowed: Sat 27 Dec
The base to summit Golden Eagle Express gondola transformed this locals' hill in 2000, providing access to some of Canada’s steepest inbounds terrain.
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.
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ValuePros and cons
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Epic steep skiing and great vertical
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Spectacular scenery and views across BC
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Great stopover point on a Canadian ski roadtrip
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Gondola needs a midstation – you have to ski the whole way to the base
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Upper mountain can be challenging in bad weather conditions
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Very little at the resort base – Golden is a drive away
In the Resort
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.
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Kicking Horse PDFTop (3275m)
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.1 cm | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 1 cm | 1.2 cm | 1 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | -17.4°c | -11.9°c | -13.8°c | -11.3°c | -7.2°c | -9.2°c | -8.4°c | -4.5°c | -7.2°c | -6°c | -2.6°c | -5°c | -5.2°c | -2.1°c | -4.4°c | -5.1°c | -2.9°c | -5°c | -6.9°c | -4.4°c | -7.1°c | -8.6°c | -6°c | -7.8°c | -8°c | -5.4°c | -7.4°c | -6.6°c | -4.4°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -23.4°c | -17.4°c | -14.4°c | -15.1°c | -11.3°c | -11.6°c | -12°c | -8.4°c | -8.8°c | -8.8°c | -6°c | -7°c | -7.7°c | -5.2°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -5.1°c | -8.2°c | -9.4°c | -7.1°c | -10.2°c | -11.1°c | -8.6°c | -10.2°c | -10.8°c | -8°c | -9°c | -9.4°c | -6.6°c | -8.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -23.4°c | -17.4°c | -13.8°c | -14.8°c | -11.3°c | -9.2°c | -12°c | -8.4°c | -7.2°c | -8.6°c | -6°c | -5°c | -7.6°c | -5.2°c | -4.4°c | -6.4°c | -5.1°c | -5°c | -8.9°c | -6.9°c | -7.1°c | -10.8°c | -8.6°c | -7.8°c | -10.8°c | -8°c | -7.4°c | -9.4°c | -6.6°c | -6.4°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -17.4°c | -11.9°c | -13.8°c |
| Min temp | -23.4°c | -17.4°c | -14.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -23.4°c | -17.4°c | -13.8°c |
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| Weather | Rather cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -11.3°c | -7.2°c | -9.2°c |
| Min temp | -15.1°c | -11.3°c | -11.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.8°c | -11.3°c | -9.2°c |
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| Weather | Mainly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -8.4°c | -4.5°c | -7.2°c |
| Min temp | -12°c | -8.4°c | -8.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -12°c | -8.4°c | -7.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -6°c | -2.6°c | -5°c |
| Min temp | -8.8°c | -6°c | -7°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -6°c | -5°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | -5.2°c | -2.1°c | -4.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -5.2°c | -6.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -5.2°c | -4.4°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 1.5 cm | 1.1 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -5.1°c | -2.9°c | -5°c |
| Min temp | -7°c | -5.1°c | -8.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.4°c | -5.1°c | -5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 1.2 cm |
| Max temp | -6.9°c | -4.4°c | -7.1°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -7.1°c | -10.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.9°c | -6.9°c | -7.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -8.6°c | -6°c | -7.8°c |
| Min temp | -11.1°c | -8.6°c | -10.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.8°c | -8.6°c | -7.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 1 cm | 1.6 cm |
| Max temp | -8°c | -5.4°c | -7.4°c |
| Min temp | -10.8°c | -8°c | -9°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.8°c | -8°c | -7.4°c |
Resort (1212m)
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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Occasional snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Overcast |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 1 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -12.6°c | -8.7°c | -9.2°c | -6.8°c | -4°c | -4.4°c | -4°c | -1.6°c | -2.4°c | -1.8°c | 0.4°c | 0°c | -0.7°c | 1.2°c | 0.7°c | -0.4°c | 0.7°c | 0.3°c | -2.2°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c | -4°c | -2.1°c | -2.3°c | -3.3°c | -1.5°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -0.5°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -16.8°c | -12.6°c | -9.6°c | -9.3°c | -6.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.1°c | -4°c | -3.8°c | -3°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -1.6°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -0.9°c | -0.6°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -4°c | -4.4°c | -4.2°c | -3.3°c | -3.4°c | -3.2°c | -1.8°c | -3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.8°c | -12.6°c | -9.2°c | -9.2°c | -6.8°c | -4.4°c | -6.1°c | -4°c | -2.4°c | -3°c | -1.8°c | 0°c | -1.6°c | -0.7°c | 0.7°c | -0.7°c | -0.6°c | 0.3°c | -2.8°c | -2.2°c | -1.8°c | -4.9°c | -4°c | -2.3°c | -4.2°c | -3.3°c | -1.8°c | -3.2°c | -1.8°c | -1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -12.6°c | -8.7°c | -9.2°c |
| Min temp | -16.8°c | -12.6°c | -9.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.8°c | -12.6°c | -9.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | -6.8°c | -4°c | -4.4°c |
| Min temp | -9.3°c | -6.8°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.2°c | -6.8°c | -4.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -4°c | -1.6°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -6.1°c | -4°c | -3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.1°c | -4°c | -2.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -1.8°c | 0.4°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | -3°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | -1.8°c | 0°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -0.7°c | 1.2°c | 0.7°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.6°c | -0.7°c | 0.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.8 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -0.4°c | 0.7°c | 0.3°c |
| Min temp | -0.9°c | -0.6°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | -0.6°c | 0.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -2.2°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.8°c | -2.2°c | -1.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -4°c | -2.1°c | -2.3°c |
| Min temp | -5°c | -4°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -4°c | -2.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -3.3°c | -1.5°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -3.3°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -3.3°c | -1.8°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 27/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 2.4 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 190 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 190 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Powder snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 4 out of 5 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 12 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
Snow Overview
Canada
Updated 24/12
The whole of Western Canada continues to enjoy a strong week of good conditions, with a foot of snowfall down over Christmas Eve setting up awesome riding conditions on Christmas Day. Things remain cold but will turn dry over Boxing Day and through the weekend. A few more flurries of snow can be found over the BC Interior and Rockies, with temperatures turning bitterly cold in these parts.
Out East, things remain cold albeit dry, with patches of sun breaking through banks of cloud.
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