📷 Castle Mountain
North America
Castle Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
5
2026–27 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026–27 season
Overview
Castle Mountain is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Castle Mountain
Lifts
6
Skiable area
3592 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(95 total)
Beginner
14
15% of terrain
Intermediate
38
40% of terrain
Advanced
33
35% of terrain
Expert
10
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner15%
- Intermediate40%
- Advanced35%
- Expert10%
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair2
- Double chair2
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Powder Alliance
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
T-Bar Pub & Grill – A favorite among skiers and locals alike, this laid-back venue at Castle Mountain is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and regular live music events, making it the go-to spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Base
1410m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
1.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1840m
Temp
--°C
Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2270m
Temp
9.2°C
Wind
1.5km/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 Castle Mountain (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 14, 8:03 AM
Today 18 / 92.4mm | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 71.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 19 / 64.5mm | Fri, Jul 17 22 / 90.9mm | Sat, Jul 18 19 / 6 | Sun, Jul 19 22 / 7 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 14 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2270m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
18.1°
8.5°
8 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
20°
7.2°
6 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
19.1°
5.7°
6 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
22.1°
8.5°
14 km/h
Sat
18
☀️
19.2°
5.7°
21 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
21.7°
7.3°
9 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
18.9°
8°
12 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
14.6°
9.3°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
20°
3.5°
8 km/h
Thu
23
☀️
23.7°
8.8°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (2270m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 195cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 195cm full-season avg
195cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 177.8 cm, which is significantly below the 30-year average of 211.9 cm, indicating a downward trend in recent snowfall. The current season's snowfall is 91% of the recent 5-year average and only 76% of the long-term average, highlighting a notable shortfall. While there was a peak in 2021 with 214.3 cm, the overall pattern shows reduced snowfall in recent years compared to historical norms.
Castle Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 338cm with an average of 147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 47.4cm | 19 days | 21cm | 41cm | 10.4cm |
| December | 46.5cm | 21 days | 49cm | 69cm | 9.5cm |
| January | 42.5cm | 20 days | 72cm | 89cm | 8.3cm |
| February | 38.8cm | 18 days | 84cm | 101cm | 9.4cm |
| March | 46.9cm | 21 days | 92cm | 108cm | 8.6cm |
| April | 38.2cm | 17 days | 83cm | 100cm | 8.6cm |
| May | 30.8cm | 11 days | 39cm | 72cm | 10.1cm |
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.
