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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

North America

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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

5.2cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

8

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1190m

Overview

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~5 cm (2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 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.

Resort Info

Summit2505m
Base1190m
Vertical1315m
Lifts5
Runs120
Skiable Area3486 acres
Average snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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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

2505mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • GHCNBase 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1190m

Temp

8.2°C

Wind

2.7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

5.2cm

Mid-Mountain

1848m

Temp

--°C

Wind

3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

5.2cm

Summit

2505m

Temp

-0.3°C

Wind

2.7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

6cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ranks #371 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#371 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 -4%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −20%'15-16 −10%'23-24 −5%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Aug 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / -10.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
8 / 15.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
9 / 01cm2.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
12 / -20.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
16 / -1
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 33.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000000.200.8000000000
Precip (mm)0.20.1003.72.20.40.61.500.3000010.52.1
Temp (°C)2104372283110341455116
Wind (km/h)25334241043333103253
Gusts (km/h)152316142311203519142926223227223121

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2505m)

ECMWF
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GFS
8.2cm
GEM
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JMA
14.8cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
5.2cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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10.8°

-0.6°

7 km/h

Sat

29

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8°

0.7°

5 km/h

Sun

30

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9°

0.3°

11 km/h

Mon

31

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11.6°

-1.8°

5 km/h

Tue

1

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15.5°

-0.6°

11 km/h

Wed

2

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10.8°

3.4°

8 km/h

Thu

3

☁️

8.9°

-1.1°

5 km/h

Fri

4

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10.4°

-1.1°

7 km/h

Sat

5

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9.4°

2.4°

7 km/h

Sun

6

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11.1°

0.7°

3 km/h

Summit elevation (2505m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Summer Conditions

Avalanche Canada

Regular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

6 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The call is quiet, indicating clear off-season conditions with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Golden northbound road camera
Golden northboundReplay5.8 km · DriveBC
Golden eastbound road camera
Golden eastboundReplay5.8 km · DriveBC
Golden southbound road camera
Golden southboundReplay5.8 km · DriveBC
Blaeberry - NW road camera
Blaeberry - NWReplay14.7 km · DriveBC
Blaeberry - SE road camera
Blaeberry - SEReplay14.7 km · DriveBC
Kicking Horse Canyon road camera
Kicking Horse CanyonReplay20 km · DriveBC

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via DriveBC. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 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 · 242cm full-season avg

203cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~280.1 cm. That's 38% above the 5-year average (203 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% above the 30-year average (242 cm).

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).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November53.7cm20 days40cm62cm10.8cm
December45.4cm20 days77cm98cm8.3cm
January44.7cm20 days102cm120cm8.9cm
February32.4cm17 days109cm122cm7.8cm
March44.5cm22 days116cm127cm7.4cm
April27.1cm18 days106cm120cm6.3cm
May15.1cm10 days59cm92cm5.5cm

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 11, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 274 cm (108 in), about 4% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

274 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% below median

All-season median

285 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10274 cm265 cm – 281 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12298 cm267 cm – 362 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8348 cm304 cm – 365 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Where is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 1,190 m (3,904 ft) to a summit of 2,505 m (8,219 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,315 m (4,314 ft).
How big is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has 3,486 acres (1,411 hectares) of skiable terrain, 120 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is on the Epic Pass. 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 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Kicking Horse Mountain Resort get in a typical season?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #371 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 -4%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.