Castle Mountain Resort snow report
Castle Mountain Resort
Castle Mountain Resort is a hidden gem in Alberta, Canada, with a focus on natural terrain and challenging slopes. The resort's signature runs are the chutes off Haig Ridge, which offer expert skiers an exhilarating experience. For beginners, the Green Chair and Sundance Carpet provide perfect slopes to hone their skills. Castle Mountain Resort has an interesting history, having been founded by a group of passionate skiers in the 1960s, and is known for its laid-back atmosphere. After a day on the slopes, head to the T-Bar Pub for drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: The Castle Mountain Resort is located in the Rocky Mountains in the province of Alberta, Canada. The resort is situated in the Castle Mountain range, which is a subrange of the Canadian Rockies.
The main mountain at Castle Mountain Resort is Mount Haig, which has an elevation of 2,399 meters (7,873 feet). Other notable peaks in the area include Mount Gladstone, Barnaby Ridge, and Windsor Mountain.
The terrain at Castle Mountain Resort is known for its challenging and varied skiing and snowboarding opportunities, with steep chutes, open bowls, and tree runs. The resort also offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Castle Mountain Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Flattop Mtn. | 77 in | → |
| Stahl Peak | 64 in | → |
| Noisy Basin | 78 in | → |
| 14a17 - Stryker Basin | 43 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Castle Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Castle Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Castle Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Castle Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Castle Mountain Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Castle Mountain Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Castle Mountain Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Castle Mountain Resort.