Nakiska ski resort

📷 Nakiska

North America

Nakiska

27

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

2.3cm

Past 48 Hours

2.3cm

Past 10 Days

9.6cm

14-Day Forecast

15.1cm

Snow Depth

68cm

Updated: Apr 12, 8:03 PMWeather at base: 1525m

Resort Guide

Nakiska is a ski resort located in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada, designed as the host site for alpine events during the 1988 Winter Olympics. The resort features over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain, modern lift infrastructure, and a focus on family-friendly experiences with extensive beginner and intermediate runs. Nakiska is known for its reliable snowmaking system, early season openings, and convenient access from Calgary, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, approachable mountain atmosphere. Key amenities include a day lodge, equipment rentals, ski school, and on-mountain dining options.

Resort Info

Summit2258m
Base1525m
Vertical2393m
Lifts6
Runs71
Skiable Area1021 acres
Avg Snowfall100 inches / 254 cm
CountryCanada

Top Après Ski

Finish Line Lounge – Located at the base of Nakiska, the Finish Line Lounge is celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, mountain views, and welcoming après-ski environment, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and casual fare after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
27
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Current conditions at Nakiska feature a moderate snowfall, with a temperature of -4°C and a light wind at 7 km/h. You can expect a solid base of 68cm, making for decent skiing as we head into the week.

AI-generated summary

Depth

79cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 08:03 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2258mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM

7cm
24h
15cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
7
Prev10d
2.6
Now12
M13
0.9
T14
0.9
W15
5.7
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 08:03 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1920m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1525m

Temp

0.5°C

Wind

6.9km/h

Snow Depth

68cm

14-Day Forecast

18.3cm

Mid-Mountain

1892m

Temp

-3.7°C

Wind

13.2km/h

Snow Depth

8cm

14-Day Forecast

14.6cm

Summit

2258m

Temp

-4.2°C

Wind

6.9km/h

Snow Depth

68cm

14-Day Forecast

18.5cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2258m)

ECMWF
15.1cm
GFS
21.8cm
GEM
19cm
JMA
23.2cm
ICON
5.5cm
Météo-Fr
8.8cm
SnowSure™
15.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

-1.1°

-7.3°

2.6cm

Mon

13

☁️

5.1°

-11.7°

Tue

14

❄️

0°

-7.4°

0.9cm

Wed

15

❄️

-1.3°

-9.5°

0.9cm

Thu

16

❄️

-5.1°

-14°

5.7cm

Fri

17

-1.4°

-21.8°

Sat

18

-0.2°

-18.5°

Sun

19

☁️

3.7°

-18.4°

Mon

20

🌧️

3.2°

-9.3°

0.3cm

Tue

21

☁️

6.5°

-11°

Summit elevation (2258m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 08:03 PM UTC

136.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+10%

vs 5-Year Avg

123.7cm avg by now

+4%

vs 30-Year Avg

130.8cm avg by now

123.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been slightly below the 30-year average, indicating a modest downward trend. However, the most recent season recorded 108% of the 5-year average and 101% of the 30-year average, suggesting a rebound from previous lower totals. Notably, the 2023 season was an outlier with significantly higher snowfall, while 2024 saw a return to more typical levels. Overall, recent variability highlights short-term fluctuations within a generally stable long-term pattern.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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