📷 Castle Mountain
North America
Castle Mountain
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 12 — closed March 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 12
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Castle Mountain is projected to open December 12, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March47cm avg · last season 31.8
- #2February39cm avg · last season 30.3
- #3April38cm avg · last season 27.9
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 39.3
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 34.5
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 26.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 12
Projected to open December 12, 2026
95 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 16 at 12:04 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain Resort is located in the southwest corner of Alberta, Canada, within the Rocky Mountains. The resort features over 3,500 acres of skiable terrain, renowned for its natural snowfall, varied runs, and uncrowded slopes. Castle Mountain is known for its authentic, laid-back atmosphere and offers experiences such as cat skiing, challenging steeps, and family-friendly areas. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodations, dining options, and a focus on genuine mountain adventure.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Castle Mountain
- Where is Castle Mountain?
- Castle Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Castle Mountain?
- Castle Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,410 m (4,626 ft) to a summit of 2,270 m (7,448 ft), giving a vertical drop of 860 m (2,822 ft).
- How big is Castle Mountain?
- Castle Mountain has 3,592 acres (1,454 hectares) of skiable terrain, 95 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Castle Mountain?
- Castle Mountain is on the Indy Pass and Powder Alliance. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Castle Mountain?
- Castle Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Castle Mountain get in a typical season?
- Castle Mountain averages 354 inches / 899 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Castle Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #378 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Castle Mountain averaged -12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 -13%. A pattern, not a promise.
