📷 Cape Smokey
North America
Cape Smokey
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Cape Smokey is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 6, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Cape Smokey is located in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, offering Atlantic Canada’s only gondola-accessed ski terrain. The resort features a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels, panoramic ocean and mountain views, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a modern gondola, equipment rentals, a ski school, and a scenic summit lodge, making it a unique destination for both skiing and year-round sightseeing. Cape Smokey stands out for its coastal setting and the opportunity to experience skiing with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cape Smokey
Lifts
3
Skiable area
100 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(16 total)
Beginner
3
20% of terrain
Intermediate
9
53% of terrain
Advanced
2
13% of terrain
Expert
2
13% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 60% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Gondola – Located at the base of Cape Smokey, The Gondola is celebrated for its cozy atmosphere, panoramic views of the Atlantic, and welcoming après-ski environment featuring local craft beers and live music events.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been reported in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook will be updated as we approach the opening date.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is not available yet, making it too early to judge the season compared to the 5-year average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Eastern Canada region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
Base
15m
Temp
25.4°C
Wind
9.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
168m
Temp
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Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
320m
Temp
23.4°C
Wind
9.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Cape Smokey (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:02 PM
Today 24 / 154.2mm | Sun, Jul 5 17 / 9 | Mon, Jul 6 18 / 9 | Tue, Jul 7 24 / 14 | Wed, Jul 8 23 / 14 | Thu, Jul 9 22 / 13 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 1 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 23 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (320m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
23.9°
15.1°
14 km/h
Sun
5
☁️
16.7°
9.2°
24 km/h
Mon
6
🌤️
18.4°
9°
20 km/h
Tue
7
☀️
24.3°
13.6°
20 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
22.9°
13.9°
22 km/h
Thu
9
☁️
21.5°
12.6°
20 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
23.1°
15.9°
19 km/h
Sat
11
☁️
22.3°
14.4°
11 km/h
Sun
12
☁️
19.1°
13.7°
14 km/h
Mon
13
☁️
15.3°
12.1°
17 km/h
Summit elevation (320m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 305cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 305cm full-season avg
305cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 346.8 cm, notably higher than the 30-year average of 308.8 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The current season's snowfall is 13% above the 5-year average and 27% above the 30-year average, reflecting a particularly strong year. Despite a dip in 2020, the subsequent seasons have shown consistently high snowfall, with 2021 marking a significant peak at 430 cm. This pattern suggests increased variability and a shift toward higher snowfall in recent years.
Cape Smokey Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 317cm with an average of 111 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 21.6cm | 11 days | 2cm | 9cm | 7.4cm |
| December | 61.4cm | 21 days | 15cm | 30cm | 16.2cm |
| January | 69.1cm | 24 days | 37cm | 53cm | 15.8cm |
| February | 65.2cm | 20 days | 61cm | 77cm | 17.4cm |
| March | 53.9cm | 18 days | 67cm | 81cm | 15.4cm |
| April | 35.2cm | 12 days | 50cm | 72cm | 12.8cm |
| May | 5.6cm | 3 days | 9cm | 33cm | 4.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 6, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
