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Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry

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Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry

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As of 1:25 pm MDT, Stoke scores Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry 23 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (Open-Meteo forecast), 0.2 in more on the way and strong summit wind (43.5 mph). Updated .

Avalanche danger · Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40 and nearby areas

Official forecast from Avalanche Canada

No daily danger ratings yet. Avalanche Canada starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. avalanche.ca

Read the full forecast at Avalanche Canada

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Avalanche Canada.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

No recent station data for this spot.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alberta

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
Open-Meteo forecast
New snow, 48h
0 in
Open-Meteo forecast
Forecast snow
0.2 in
Open-Meteo
Snow depth
4.3 in
Open-Meteo model (estimate) · estimate
Ridge wind
43.5 mph
Environment Canada
Temperature
50.9°F
Environment Canada

Updated 1:25 pm MDT. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: Open-Meteo forecast, Open-Meteo, Open-Meteo model (estimate), Environment Canada.

Today

Wait. No new snow and 43.5 mph wind up top.

23Stoke score

Best window: 2 pm to 3 pm

Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry snow forecast

Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountryAlberta
23
Last 24 hours0″Fri 1:25 pm MDT
Next 3 days0.8″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. .2Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. .6Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 1:05 pm MDT. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry this week

  1. Today23Wait
  2. Sat27Wait
  3. Sun24Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 52°Low 48°Snow —Chance of precipitation 10%Wind 44 mph, gusts 56 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 52°Low 41°Snow —Chance of precipitation 0%Wind 44 mph, gusts 56 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8RainHigh 46°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind —
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 1:05 PM MDT.

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Stoke’s take

Wait. Snow depth, mid-mountain 4.3 in, forecast snow 0.4 in.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (Open-Meteo forecast) and 0 in over 48 hours (Open-Meteo forecast), as of 1:25 pm MDT.

What's the weather at Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry this week?

Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 1:05 PM MDT. Today: sunny, high 52°, low 48°; Sat: sunny, high 52°, low 41°; Sun: rain, high 46°, low 34°. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm MDT, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

Environment CanadaOpen-Meteo model (estimate)Open-Meteo forecastOpen-Meteo

Updated 1:25 pm MDT. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Avalanche Canada forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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