Nakiska Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Nakiska
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This is the Snow Forecast for Nakiska, Canada for 10 days from 12 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 13:36 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Nakiska.
Forecast for today in Nakiska
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
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Updated 12 March 2025 15:37 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Nakiska over the next 2 days.
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Nakiska Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Nakiska 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,260m | -2℃
| -2℃
 +8cm
| -7℃
 +8cm
| -6℃
+4cm
| -4℃
 +2cm
| -6℃
| -6℃
|
| 1,895m | 2℃
| 2℃
+10cm
| -5℃
+4cm
| -2℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| -2℃
| -2℃
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,530m | 5℃
| 4℃
+5cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 1℃
| 2℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,530m | 1,530m | 1,530m | varying 1,915m | 1,530m | ||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -5℃ | -9℃ | -12℃ | -8℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Nakiska Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 4℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
5cm to 8cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -3℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
3cm to 8cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -12℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,915m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Nakiska, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Nakiska, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Nakiska Snow Forecast updated at 13:36 NZDT, next update expected 19:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Nakiska
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff | 22cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 22cm | 29cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nakiska
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Nakiska, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Nakiska, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Nakiska is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Nakiska will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Nakiska for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.