📷 Nakiska
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Nakiska
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Last Snowfall
Feb 24
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
11.7cm
14-Day Forecast
8.4cm
Snow Depth
61cm
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.
Currently, Nakiska is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -5°C and a wind speed of 21 km/h. The snow depth is estimated at 61cm, providing a decent base for skiing, although only 3cm of new snow has fallen in the past week. Looking ahead, you can expect an average of 5cm of snow over the next two weeks, which should help refresh the slopes.
AI-generated summaryDepth
61cm 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 Thu, Feb 26, 05:17 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:17 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1920m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1525m
Temp
-0.1°C
Wind
20.6km/h
Snow Depth
61cm
14-Day Forecast
6.2cm
Mid-Mountain
1892m
Temp
-4.7°C
Wind
56.2km/h
Snow Depth
8cm
14-Day Forecast
4.3cm
Summit
2258m
Temp
-4.8°C
Wind
20.6km/h
Snow Depth
61cm
14-Day Forecast
5.4cm
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
26
❄️
-3.3°
-8.6°
0.5cm
Fri
27
❄️
-7.7°
-16.6°
1.8cm
Sat
28
❄️
-6.2°
-21.5°
2.1cm
Sun
1
☁️
-2.3°
-24.1°
Mon
2
⛅
0.3°
-16.5°
Tue
3
☁️
2.1°
-11.6°
Wed
4
☁️
-0.2°
-15.4°
Thu
5
☁️
-1.8°
-16.2°
Fri
6
☁️
-2.8°
-11.2°
Sat
7
❄️
-6.9°
-10.6°
3.4cm
Summit elevation (2258m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:17 PM UTC
86.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+4%
vs 5-Year Avg
82.9cm avg by now
+3%
vs 30-Year Avg
83.9cm avg by now
82.9cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.