Kootenay Pass backcountry5,823 ft · British Columbia
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Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 12:05 pm PDT. Inches. Estimates.
As of 10:25 am PDT, Stoke scores Kootenay Pass backcountry 30 out of 100 today, with 0.1 in of new snow in 24 hours (Open-Meteo forecast), 1.2 in more on the way and moderate summit wind (18.6 mph).
Avalanche danger · Akamina, Badshot, Battle 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 CanadaForecasts 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
Kootenay Pass (Highway 3)Where most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: DriveBC
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0.1 in Open-Meteo forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 0.1 in Open-Meteo forecast
- Forecast snow
- 1.2 in Open-Meteo
- Snow depth
- 0.9 in Open-Meteo model (estimate) · estimate
- Ridge wind
- 18.6 mph Environment Canada
- Temperature
- 44.2°F Environment Canada
Updated 10:25 am PDT. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: Open-Meteo forecast, Open-Meteo, Open-Meteo model (estimate), Environment Canada.
Today
Wait. 1.2 in on the way.
30Stoke score
Kootenay Pass backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Kootenay Pass backcountry this week
- 30Wait
- 28Wait
- 27Wait
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Kootenay Pass backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6RainHigh 45°Low 45°Snow —Chance of precipitation 80%Wind 19 mph
- Sat, Nov 7RainHigh 50°Low 43°Snow —Chance of precipitation 80%Wind 3 mph, gusts 31 mph
- Sun, Nov 8RainHigh 54°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind 19 mph, gusts 31 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 12:05 PM PDT.
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Stoke’s take
Wait. Snow depth, mid-mountain 0.9 in, summit wind 18.6 mph.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Kootenay Pass backcountry have?
0.1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (Open-Meteo forecast) and 0.1 in over 48 hours (Open-Meteo forecast), as of 10:25 am PDT.
What's the weather at Kootenay Pass backcountry this week?
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 12:05 PM PDT. Today: rain, high 45°, low 45°; Sat: rain, high 50°, low 43°; Sun: rain, high 54°, low 34°. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Kootenay Pass backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PDT, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
Environment CanadaOpen-Meteo model (estimate)Open-Meteo forecastOpen-Meteo
Updated 10:25 am PDT. 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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