📷 Nakiska
North America
Nakiska
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 52 verified open days
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 31-yr record
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Pre-season — not open yet — closed April 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0.6cm
Past 48 Hours
1.2cm
Past 10 Days
1.2cm
7-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
5
2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Nakiska is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 29.5 across 52 verified open days.
April
#1 to book
36cm avg · scored 28.1
March
#2 to book
31cm avg · scored 30.7
February
#3 to book
19cm avg · scored 27
Best weeks to book
- #129 Mar – 4 Aprscored 34.3
- #222 Mar – 28 Marscored 36
- #38 Mar – 14 Marscored 34.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 22 Mar – 5 Apr. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 11:04 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Pre-season — not open yet
Last season ended April 19, 2026
71 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Nakiska
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Nakiska
- Where is Nakiska?
- Nakiska is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Nakiska?
- Nakiska runs from a base elevation of 1,525 m (5,003 ft) to a summit of 2,258 m (7,408 ft), giving a vertical drop of 733 m (2,405 ft).
- How big is Nakiska?
- Nakiska has 1,021 acres (413 hectares) of skiable terrain, 71 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Nakiska?
- Nakiska 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 Nakiska?
- Nakiska typically operates from November 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 Nakiska get in a typical season?
- Nakiska averages 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Nakiska in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #305 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Nakiska averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -25%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +21%. A pattern, not a promise.
