📷 Nakiska
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Nakiska
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
2.5cm
Past 48 Hours
2.5cm
Past 10 Days
9.8cm
14-Day Forecast
25cm
Snow Depth
69cm
Resort Guide
Nakiska is a ski resort located in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada, designed as the host site for alpine events during the 1988 Winter Olympics. The resort features over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain, modern lift infrastructure, and a focus on family-friendly experiences with extensive beginner and intermediate runs. Nakiska is known for its reliable snowmaking system, early season openings, and convenient access from Calgary, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, approachable mountain atmosphere. Key amenities include a day lodge, equipment rentals, ski school, and on-mountain dining options.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Finish Line Lounge – Located at the base of Nakiska, the Finish Line Lounge is celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, mountain views, and welcoming après-ski environment, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and casual fare after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at Nakiska are overcast with a temperature of -2°C and a snow depth of 69cm. You can expect a bit of fresh snow today with 3cm reported in the last 24 hours, adding to the 5cm from the past week. The next two weeks look promising with an average forecast of 24cm of new snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
79cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1920m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1525m
Temp
2.5°C
Wind
6.2km/h
Snow Depth
69cm
14-Day Forecast
24.1cm
Mid-Mountain
1892m
Temp
-3.7°C
Wind
13.2km/h
Snow Depth
8cm
14-Day Forecast
14.6cm
Summit
2258m
Temp
-2.3°C
Wind
6.2km/h
Snow Depth
69cm
14-Day Forecast
24.4cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2258m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
-0.5°
-5.9°
2.6cm
Mon
13
☁️
5.1°
-9.2°
Tue
14
❄️
0.5°
-6.4°
0.6cm
Wed
15
❄️
-1.7°
-9.6°
0.4cm
Thu
16
❄️
-4.1°
-12.8°
1.8cm
Fri
17
☁️
-1.6°
-21.3°
Sat
18
☁️
2.2°
-19.4°
Sun
19
☁️
3.6°
-12.9°
0.1cm
Mon
20
❄️
5.7°
-6°
0.1cm
Tue
21
❄️
0°
-3°
12.3cm
Summit elevation (2258m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC
136.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+10%
vs 5-Year Avg
123.7cm avg by now
+4%
vs 30-Year Avg
130.8cm avg by now
123.7cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been slightly below the 30-year average, indicating a modest downward trend. However, the most recent season recorded 108% of the 5-year average and 101% of the 30-year average, suggesting a rebound from previous lower totals. Notably, the 2023 season was an outlier with significantly higher snowfall, while 2024 saw a return to more typical levels. Overall, recent variability highlights short-term fluctuations within a generally stable long-term pattern.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.