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Kicking Horse Pass backcountry

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Kicking Horse Pass backcountry

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As of 10:25 pm MDT, Stoke scores Kicking Horse Pass backcountry 94 out of 100 today, with light summit wind (12.4 mph). Updated .

Avalanche danger · Banff, East Side 93N, Field 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)

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Access

Kicking Horse Pass (Highway 1)Where most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: DriveBC

Conditions

Ridge wind
12.4 mph
Environment Canada
Temperature
31.9°F
Environment Canada

Updated 10:25 pm MDT. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: Environment Canada.

Today

Go. Light wind.

94Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Best day to ski Kicking Horse Pass backcountry this week

  1. Today94Go
  2. Thu89Go
  3. Fri76Go
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
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Kicking Horse Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 25°Low 23°Snow —Chance of precipitation 0%Wind 12 mph, gusts 25 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5RainHigh 36°Low 23°Snow —Chance of precipitation 40%Wind 19 mph, gusts 25 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6RainHigh 37°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind 25 mph, gusts 44 mph
  4. 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 around 12.4 mph and the temperature is about 31.9°F, but new snow totals and visibility aren't reported. Dress in layers for the cold, and confirm your drive time before you leave. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

What's the weather at Kicking Horse Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 10:05 PM MDT. Today: clear, high 25°, low 23°; Thu: rain, high 36°, low 23°; Fri: rain, high 37°, low 34°. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Kicking Horse Pass 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.

Environment Canada

Updated 10:25 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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