Kinsmen Snow Report
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Kinsmen
Kinsmen Ski Resort in Saskatchewan boasts of 50 acres of ski-able terrain, featuring 9 runs, 2 lifts, and a variety of terrain parks. The resort offers great trails for beginners, with the easiest being the Bunny Hill, a gentle and gradual slope perfect for starters. For the more experienced skiers, the Black Diamond is a must-try, with its steep and challenging slopes. A lesser-known fact is that the resort was founded in 1977 by a group of volunteers who raised funds and built the ski hill themselves. An ideal apres ski bar is the Fireside Lounge, which provides a cozy ambiance, a great selection of drinks, and a spectacular view of the resort's slopes.
Terrain mix: Kinsmen Ski Resort is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, specifically in the Kootenay Rockies region in British Columbia. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges near the resort include the Purcell Mountains and the Selkirk Mountains.
The resort itself is situated on Mount Mackenzie, which offers a variety of challenging terrain for skiers and snowboarders. With an elevation of 2,225 meters (7,300 feet), Mount Mackenzie provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The resort also features a range of mountain aspects, including groomed runs, gladed tree skiing, and steep chutes. These aspects cater to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, from beginners to experts looking for a thrill.
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 Kinsmen -- 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 Kinsmen in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Kinsmen reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Kinsmen
Where does the snow data for Kinsmen 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 Kinsmen?
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 Kinsmen?
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 Kinsmen.