Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) snow report
Kicking Horse (Whitetooth)
Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) ski resort in British Columbia is known for its steep terrain and incredible views. The resort's best trails are Super Bowl, Redemption Ridge, and Whitewall, which offer challenging runs for advanced skiers. An interesting fact about Kicking Horse is that it was once a heli-skiing destination before being turned into a resort. For beginners, the Catamount Chair offers a gentle slope with a magic carpet for easy access. The best après-ski bar is Peaks Grill, which offers delicious food and drinks alongside incredible views of the mountains.
Terrain mix: The Kicking Horse-Whitetooth ski resort in British Columbia is located in the Canadian Rockies, which is part of the larger Rocky Mountain range. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this ski resort include:
1. The Purcell Mountains: This range is located to the west of the resort and offers stunning views and challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
2. The Dogtooth Range: This range is located to the north of the resort and offers a mix of intermediate and advanced terrain, as well as some backcountry skiing opportunities.
3. The Selkirk Mountains: This range is located to the east of the resort and is known for its deep powder snow and excellent tree skiing.
4. The Kicking Horse Mountain: This is the main peak at the ski resort, reaching an elevation of 8,033 feet (2,448 meters). It offers steep chutes, open bowls, and groomed runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
5. The Whitetooth Mountain: This mountain is located to the south of the resort and offers a variety of terrain, including gentle slopes for beginners and challenging runs for experts.
Overall, the Kicking Horse-Whitetooth ski resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
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.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) -- 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 Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Kicking Horse (Whitetooth)
Where does the snow data for Kicking Horse (Whitetooth) 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 Kicking Horse (Whitetooth)?
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 Kicking Horse (Whitetooth)?
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 Kicking Horse (Whitetooth).