Is Kicking Horse snowsure?
The snowiest week in Kicking Horse is week 3 of November. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Kicking Horse Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Kicking Horse
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 23 cm | 4.7 days |
| January | 21 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 22 cm | 4.8 days |
| March | 23 cm | 5.3 days |
| April | 17 cm | 4.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kicking Horse during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Kicking Horse is 18 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week.Kicking Horse normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1848m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1600m) is close to the mid altitude of Kicking Horse. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Kicking Horse in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Kicking Horse during week three of April is -0.3°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.2°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average one or two days during this week each year.
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Kicking Horse Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kicking Horse and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Kicking Horse are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Kicking Horse are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Kicking Horse are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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