The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+2.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.4 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+1.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal33rd percentile
December
Well below normal27th percentile
January
Well below normal20th percentile
February
Well below normal18th percentile
March
Well below normal16th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
40 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
50% below35% near15%
December
57% below31%12%
January
66% below26%
February
70% below23%
March
71% below22%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 40 cm
The mountain
- Vertical734 m 1,525 m to 2,259 m
- Skiable terrain413 ha
- Average snowfall254 cm a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts7
- Marked runs79 33 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner15%5 km
- Intermediate53%18 km
- Advanced32%11 km
Getting there
YYC
Drive from Calgaryregional airport
1 h 36108 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gema little
Powderbarely
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrybarely
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 5 cm | 1 cm – 15 cm1–15 cm | -5 °C | 55% |
| DecemberDec | 9 cm | 2 cm – 20 cm2–20 cm | -9 °C | 63% |
| JanuaryJan | 32 cm | 20 cm – 51 cm20–51 cm | -11 °C | 64% |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 cm | 29 cm – 57 cm29–57 cm | -9 °C | 67% |
| MarchMar | 48 cm | 34 cm – 67 cm34–67 cm | -6 °C | 55% |
| AprilApr | 40 cm | 22 cm – 66 cm22–66 cm | -1 °C | 47% |
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