Kicking Horse 7-Day Snow Forecast

Kicking Horse Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 01 September 2026 01:44 AEST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 1 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Kicking Horse Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Kicking Horse?

Kicking Horse Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,820m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Kicking Horse.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kicking Horse

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 21℃
Min 7℃

Snow unlikely

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Kicking Horse Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse from OpenMeteo(GEM)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 01	Clear sky.	Max 21℃ Min 10℃
Wed 02	Cloudy at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 20℃ Min 10℃
Thu 03	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 15℃ Min 7℃
Fri 04	Light drizzle.	Max 16℃ Min 10℃
Sat 05	Cloudy.	Max 17℃ Min 9℃
Sun 06	Cloudy.	Max 18℃ Min 8℃
Mon 07	Cloudy.	Max 14℃ Min 10℃

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 trail 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 01:44 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Kicking Horse, Canada at 1,190m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Kicking Horse typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 9 meters annually and consistent snow depth throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Kicking Horse

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Kicking Horse, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.