Kicking Horse Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse, Canada for 10 days from 18 June.
Updated 17 June 2025 19:33 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
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Forecast for today in Kicking Horse
Max 22℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Kicking Horse has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kicking Horse Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Kicking Horse 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 2,450m | 13℃
| 11℃
| 7℃
| 3℃
 +2cm
| 6℃
 | 6℃
 +3cm
| 8℃
+1cm
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| 1,820m | 18℃
| 16℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
 | 12℃
| 12℃
 +1cm
| 14℃
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| 1,190m | 22℃
| 21℃
| 19℃
| 14℃
| 16℃
| 16℃
 | 18℃
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| Snow Line | 2,267m | varying 2,421m | varying 1,990m | 2,021m | |||
| Max Town | 22℃ | 21℃ | 19℃ | 14℃ | 16℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 12℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Kicking Horse Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 22℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 21℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
19
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, clear sky, fair later.
Max 19℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, rain showers later.
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain first, drizzle then light drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,421m to 2,252m, with rain below.
Max 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Max 16℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Fair, drizzle, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,990m to 1,621m, with rain below.
Max 18℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to 2,021m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Kicking Horse, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Kicking Horse Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kicking Horse
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kicking Horse, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kicking Horse, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Kicking Horse is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Kicking Horse will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Kicking Horse for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.