📷 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
North America
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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❄ Dense, settledPowder Days
8
2026–27 season
Overview
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 13, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located in Golden, British Columbia, and is renowned for its dramatic alpine terrain, offering one of the largest vertical drops in North America. The resort features five peaks and five bowls, catering to advanced and expert skiers with extensive challenging runs, while also providing options for all abilities. Signature experiences include the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, Canada’s highest elevated dining venue, and a lively village atmosphere with a range of lodging, dining, and winter activities. Kicking Horse stands out for its big-mountain feel, impressive snowfall, and panoramic mountain views.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Lifts
5
Skiable area
3486 ac
Longest run
10 km / 6.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(120 total)
Beginner
24
20% of terrain
Intermediate
24
20% of terrain
Advanced
54
45% of terrain
Expert
18
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%
- Intermediate20%
- Advanced45%
- Expert15%
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Whitetooth Grill – Renowned for its slopeside location and panoramic mountain views, Whitetooth Grill offers a vibrant après-ski scene with live music, local craft beers, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws both skiers and locals for post-run relaxation and socializing.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:04 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, 08:04 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNBase 18cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1190m
Temp
10.9°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1848m
Temp
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Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2505m
Temp
2.3°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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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 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (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, 8:04 AM
Today 19 / 1 | Wed, Jul 15 17 / 20.9mm | Thu, Jul 16 18 / 3 | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 52.1mm | Sat, Jul 18 15 / 21.5mm | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 21.2mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 8 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 15 | 31 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 22 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2505m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
18.8°
0.5°
8 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
16.8°
2.4°
6 km/h
Thu
16
☁️
17.9°
2.8°
7 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
17.3°
5.1°
11 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
15.4°
1.6°
12 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
18°
2.1°
5 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
17.8°
4.5°
6 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
13.5°
7.2°
6 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
20°
4.4°
9 km/h
Thu
23
☀️
20.9°
3.8°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (2505m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 203cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 203cm full-season avg
203cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined compared to the 30-year average, with the 5-year mean at 178.5 cm versus the long-term average of 209.8 cm, indicating a downward trend. Despite this, the current season's snowfall is significantly above both the recent 5-year and 30-year averages, at 154% and 131% respectively, marking it as an anomalously high year. This suggests increased variability in recent seasons, with notable fluctuations such as the low in 2022 (121.2 cm) followed by substantial rebounds in subsequent years.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 302cm with an average of 149 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 | 53.7cm | 20 days | 40cm | 62cm | 10.8cm |
| December | 45.4cm | 20 days | 77cm | 98cm | 8.3cm |
| January | 44.7cm | 20 days | 102cm | 120cm | 8.9cm |
| February | 32.4cm | 17 days | 109cm | 122cm | 7.8cm |
| March | 44.5cm | 22 days | 116cm | 127cm | 7.4cm |
| April | 27.1cm | 18 days | 106cm | 120cm | 6.3cm |
| May | 15.1cm | 10 days | 59cm | 92cm | 5.5cm |
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 13, 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.
