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Nakiska plans to open November 7, 2026. Updated .

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Planned opening: November 7, 2026. First scores land when the season data starts flowing.

Nakiska snow forecast

Nakiska7,433 ft · Alberta
Last 24 hours—No report yet
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. 0Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

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

Snow by elevation

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Summit, mid and base snow for each day, plus the freezing level.

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Nakiska snow report

Base depth
0.3 in
Open-Meteo model, estimate
Summit depth
0 in
Open-Meteo model, estimate

Snow numbers come from public forecasts and snowpack stations, not the resort’s own report. For the resort’s snow report and open terrain, see the official site.

Nakiska 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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Roads and traffic to Nakiska

Live road conditions, closures and chain rules: 511 Alberta.

Opening day and season

Nakiska plans to open November 7, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow.

Lifts, hours and tickets: official site.

The mountain

Summit
7,433 ft
Map data
Base
4,920 ft
Map data
Vertical
2,513 ft
Map data
Mapped runs
47
OpenStreetMap

Runs by difficulty: 8 easier, 24 more difficult, 11 most difficult, 4 experts only.

Official site for lifts, hours and tickets.

Weather for Canadian resorts: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Shown in °F and inches for now.

Avalanche forecast near Nakiska

For the backcountry around Nakiska, read the official Avalanche Canada forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

Backcountry nearbyOfficial avalanche forecast for the Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40 and nearby areas zone from Avalanche Canada

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.

What’s happening

From news and public posts. Not used in the score.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

When does Nakiska open?

Nakiska plans to open on November 7, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow, so check the resort's official site.

What's the weather at Nakiska 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 ski passes work at Nakiska?

Nakiska is on the Epic Pass for 2026–27, per the official pass sites. Some partners limit days, so check your pass.

How big is Nakiska?

Summit 7,433 ft, base 4,920 ft, vertical 2,513 ft, mapped runs 47. Mapped runs by difficulty: 8 easier, 24 more difficult, 11 most difficult, 4 experts only. From OpenStreetMap map data.

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