Is Kicking Horse snowsure?
The snowiest week in Kicking Horse is week 3 of December. There are typically 5.7 snowy days during this week with 28 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 | 24 cm | 4.8 days |
| January | 19 cm | 4.6 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.9 days |
| March | 23 cm | 5.3 days |
| April | 16 cm | 4.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kicking Horse during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Kicking Horse is 24 cm. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week. Kicking Horse typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1848m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1098m) is well bellow the middle elevation of Kicking Horse. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Kicking Horse in the middle of November. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 24cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Kicking Horse during week two of November is -4.1°C while the average minimum temperature is only -5.6°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average two days during this week every year.
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Kicking Horse Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kicking Horse and (2007 – 2026).
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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