Nakiska ski resort

📷 Nakiska

North America

Nakiska

21

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 23

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

11.6cm

14-Day Forecast

8.4cm

Snow Depth

61cm

Updated: Feb 26, 3:47 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
21
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Currently at Nakiska, you're looking at overcast skies and a temperature of -6°C. With a snow depth of 61cm and 3cm of light snowfall in the last week, conditions are decent but could use some fresh powder to enhance your experience.

AI-generated summary

Depth

61cm 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 Thu, Feb 26, 03:47 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2258mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM

12cm
24h
8cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
12
Prev10d
0.5
Now26
1.8
F27
2.1
S28
S1
M2
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:47 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1920m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1525m

Temp

-1.7°C

Wind

21.2km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Mid-Mountain

1892m

Temp

-4.7°C

Wind

56.2km/h

Snow Depth

8cm

14-Day Forecast

4.3cm

Summit

2258m

Temp

-6.4°C

Wind

21.2km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

5.8cm

Live Conditions

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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
8.4cm
GFS
3.6cm
GEM
4cm
JMA
4.9cm
ICON
0.4cm
Météo-Fr
2.3cm
SnowSure™
3.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

❄️

-3.3°

-8.6°

0.5cm

Fri

27

❄️

-7.7°

-16.6°

1.8cm

Sat

28

❄️

-6.2°

-21.5°

2.1cm

Sun

1

☁️

-2.3°

-24.1°

Mon

2

0.3°

-16.5°

Tue

3

☁️

2.1°

-11.6°

Wed

4

☁️

-0.2°

-15.4°

Thu

5

☁️

-1.8°

-16.2°

Fri

6

☁️

-2.8°

-11.2°

Sat

7

❄️

-6.9°

-10.6°

3.4cm

Summit elevation (2258m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:47 PM UTC

86.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+4%

vs 5-Year Avg

82.9cm avg by now

+3%

vs 30-Year Avg

83.9cm avg by now

82.9cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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