Best time to ski Kicking Horse
For the best snow, ski Kicking Horse in November, December, and October. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Kicking Horse snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 8,033 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Kicking Horse's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: November, December, and October get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Kicking Horse season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Kicking Horse?
For the best snow, ski Kicking Horse in November, December, and October. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Kicking Horse?
November is typically the snowiest month at Kicking Horse, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Kicking Horse have good snow in December?
December brings about 15% of Kicking Horse's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Kicking Horse getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Kicking Horse is forecast to get 1.9" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #33 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 1.3". Right now at mid-mountain it's 27°F, clear sky, with 4 mph wind.