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Ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
Kicking Horse
A resort just west of Golden, British Columbia, with 1,315 m of vertical and a large share of advanced and expert terrain.
Forecast updated , when it was 04:00 in Kicking Horse (GMT-6).
Kicking Horse snow forecast at 2,505 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 4–7 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Kicking Horse at the top lift (2,505 m / 8,200 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 4–7 cm (1–3 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) and the freezing level near 3,000 m (9,800 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −6 °C (21 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 18 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Kicking Horse hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Kicking Horse in the next 24 hours.
Kicking Horse 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Kicking Horse this week: Thursday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | CloudyPoor ski day−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Chance of snowPoor ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | 3–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Tue | Some sunFair ski day−15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sunFair ski day−16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F) · freezing level 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | BluebirdBest day−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) · freezing level 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Kicking Horse 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−15 to −10 °C (5 to 14 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−19 to −12 °C (−2 to 10 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−18 to −10 °C (0 to 14 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Kicking Horse on the upper mountain?
About 5 cm (2 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Kicking Horse snow forecast at 1,190 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Monday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Kicking Horse in the village (1,190 m / 3,900 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from 1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 3,000 m (9,800 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Kicking Horse hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Kicking Horse in the next 24 hours.
Kicking Horse 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Chance of snow−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Some sun−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Kicking Horse 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Kicking Horse in the village?
About 3 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Kicking Horse?
- Province
- British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Mountains
- Columbia Mountains, Purcell Mountains
- Village
- 1,190 m
- Top lift
- 2,505 m
- Vertical
- 1,315 m
- Lifts
- 5
- Season
- Mid-December to Mid-April
- Airports
- Calgary (YYC)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- kickinghorseresort.com
About Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse is about 6 km west of Golden, on the eastern slope of the Dogtooth Range of the Purcell Mountains. It opened under its current name in 2000; the ski area was previously Whitetooth.
The lifts include the eight-person Golden Eagle Express gondola, and the vertical drop is 1,315 m. The resort rates 60% of its terrain as advanced or expert and reports more than 85 inbound chutes.
When does it snow in Kicking Horse?
In Kicking Horse, snow falls on about 12 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 days | 10 days | 10 days | 8 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | <1 days | 1 days | 8 days | 11 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Kicking Horse month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 11% | −15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F) | 16 |
| February | 10 | 13% | −16 to −7 °C (3 to 19 °F) | 17 |
| March | 10 | 13% | −11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) | 20 |
| April | 8 | 9% | −7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) | 20 |
| May | 3 | 4% | −2 to 10 °C (28 to 50 °F) | 22 |
| June | 2 | 2% | 2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) | 22 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) | 27 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) | 25 |
| September | 1 | 1% | 2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) | 22 |
| October | 8 | 14% | −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) | 20 |
| November | 11 | 17% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | 14 |
| December | 12 | 17% | −16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F) | 15 |
Snow in Kicking Horse in October
In October, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in November
In November, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in December
In December, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in January
In January, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in February
In February, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −16 to −7 °C (3 to 19 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in March
In March, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in April
In April, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Kicking Horse in May
In May, Kicking Horse gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 10 °C (28 to 50 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Kicking Horse?
Of the last ten winters in Kicking Horse, 2025/26 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2022/23, about 33% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 14 November 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 110% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 100% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 90% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 99% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 108% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 100% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 67% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 101% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 97% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 128% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Kicking Horse
Does Kicking Horse have snow at Christmas?
Kicking Horse had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Kicking Horse have snow at New Year?
Kicking Horse had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Kicking Horse have snow in mid-February?
Kicking Horse had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Kicking Horse have snow at Easter?
Kicking Horse had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Kicking Horse?
It snows on about 75 days a year in Kicking Horse at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 12 days.
What is the snowiest month in Kicking Horse?
November is the snowiest month in Kicking Horse, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. December has the most snowy days, about 12.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Kicking Horse?
Of the last ten winters in Kicking Horse, 2025/26 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 33% below average.
How cold does Kicking Horse get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Kicking Horse at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −16 °C (3 °F) and highs of −7 °C (19 °F).
How many bluebird days does Kicking Horse get in winter?
From December to March, Kicking Horse averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Kicking Horse?
The village or lowest lift at Kicking Horse is at 1,190 m (3,900 ft) and the top lift is at 2,505 m (8,200 ft), a vertical drop of 1,315 m (4,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Kicking Horse?
The lifts at Kicking Horse usually open in mid-December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Kicking Horse mountain stats, Kicking Horse getting here, Wikipedia