Nakiska plans to open November 7, 2026.
Not open yet
Planned opening: November 7, 2026. First scores land when the season data starts flowing.
Nakiska 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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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
- Base
- 4,920 ft
- Vertical
- 2,513 ft
- Mapped runs
- 47
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 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.
What’s happening
- Skier post says Nakiska spins by Nov 7
A social post says Norquay moved to Friday and Nakiska opens by the 7th. It is unofficial and not confirmed by the resort.
- Nakiska tentatively opens Nov 7
Snowseekers lists Nakiska at Nov 7, 2026, marked tentative.
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 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 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.