Base today21 cmestimated at mid-mountain, 2,195 m
measured 19 cm at Floe Lake · 25 km · 2,090 m · read 2 Nov
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 NovSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 6–12 NovSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?+2.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.4 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?+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 normal35th percentile
December
Well below normal28th percentile
January
Well below normal24th percentile
February
Well below normal20th percentile
March
Well below normal17th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
161 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
48% below36% near16%
December
57% below33%10%
January
63% below28%9%
February
69% below23%
March
70% below23%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 161 cm
The mountain
- Vertical1,070 m 1,660 m to 2,730 m
- Skiable terrain1,360 ha
- Average snowfall914 cm a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts14
- Marked runs152 76 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner32%24 km
- Intermediate28%21 km
- Advanced41%31 km
Getting there
YYC
Drive from Calgaryregional airport
2 h 12152 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powderstrongly
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 71 cm | 47 cm – 108 cm47–108 cm | 262 cm | -8 °C | 55% |
| DecemberDec | 99 cm | 76 cm – 127 cm76–127 cm | 241 cm | -11 °C | 63% |
| JanuaryJan | 125 cm | 99 cm – 156 cm99–156 cm | 226 cm | -10 °C | 64% |
| FebruaryFeb | 149 cm | 115 cm – 187 cm115–187 cm | 208 cm | -11 °C | 67% |
| MarchMar | 164 cm | 139 cm – 214 cm139–214 cm | 236 cm | -7 °C | 55% |
| AprilApr | 161 cm | 129 cm – 202 cm129–202 cm | 130 cm | -3 °C | 47% |
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