Kicking Horse 16-day snow forecast
Three snow episodes are expected at Kicking Horse over the next 16 days. The first, from Friday 23 to Sunday 25, would bring about 13 cm up top. From Wednesday 28 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 2,450 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 2,450 m | Mid 1,800 m | Base 1,190 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,100 m | −6° / −1° | W 14 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,200 m | −3° / 1° | S 6 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,100 m | −4° / 2° | SW 7 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,200 m | 0° / 4° | SW 12 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 1,400 m | −3° / 3° | SW 15 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | 1,100 m | −9° / −5° | NW 18 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 55% | 1,100 m | −9° / −6° | S 9 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 90% | 1,000 m | −8° / −5° | S 8 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 400 m | −8° / −3° | E 7 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 400 m | −5° / 0° | NW 11 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 9 | 7 | 5 | 80% | 900 m | −8° / −5° | NW 10 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 5 | 4 | 3 | 80% | 0 m | −14° / −10° | N 16 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 0 m | −13° / −7° | SW 9 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 0 m | −10° / −7° | SW 9 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 4 | 4 | 3 | 75% | 200 m | −9° / −7° | S 10 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 11 | 9 | 7 | 80% | 300 m | −9° / −4° | S 18 km/h |
Snow at Kicking Horse: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Kicking Horse?
The next snowfall starts on Friday 23 October. The heaviest day will be Monday 2, with about 11 cm up top and the snow line at 300 m.
How much snow will fall at Kicking Horse this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 8 cm up top (2,450 m), about 5 cm at 1,800 m and about 2 cm at the base (1,190 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Kicking Horse?
The snow line will drop to about 0 m on Thursday 29. On the other snowy days it will range between 200 and 1,100 m.
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