As of 7:25 pm MDT, Stoke scores Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry 87 out of 100 today, with light summit wind (12.4 mph).
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 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.
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Conditions
- Ridge wind
- 12.4 mph Environment Canada
- Temperature
- 40.1°F Environment Canada
Updated 7:25 pm MDT. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: Environment Canada.
Today
Go. Light wind.
Best day to ski Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry this week
- 87Go
- 90Go
- 37Wait
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 37°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation 0%Wind 12 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 45°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation 0%Wind 12 mph, gusts 25 mph
- Fri, Nov 6SunnyHigh 54°Low 41°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind 12 mph, gusts 25 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 10:05 PM MDT.
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Stoke’s take
Summit wind is 12.4 mph and the temperature is 40.1°F, but no fresh snow totals or base depth are reported. Check the best window before you head out, and dress in layers for the cold. Drive time isn't confirmed, so allow extra time. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
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Questions
What's the weather at Kananaskis (Smith-Dorrien) backcountry this week?
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 10:05 PM MDT. Today: clear, high 37°, low 34°; Thu: sunny, high 45°, low 34°; Fri: sunny, high 54°, low 41°. 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 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MDT, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
Updated 7:25 pm MDT. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Avalanche Canada forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.