Is Canmore Nordic Centre snowsure?

The snowiest week in Canmore Nordic Centre is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 5.9in of snowfall. Check out the Canmore Nordic Centre Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Canmore Nordic Centre

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.5in2.8 days
January1.6in2.1 days
February4.7in3.6 days
March4.3in3.6 days
April3.5in2.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Canmore Nordic Centre during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Canmore Nordic Centre is 4.3 in. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. Canmore Nordic Centre prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 5082 ft based on historical averages over the last 9 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2198 ft is far below the middle elevation of Canmore Nordic Centre. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Canmore Nordic Centre in the middle of February but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of February. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4.3 in. Pretty cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Canmore Nordic Centre in week three of February of just 20°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 16°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 5mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but bluebird days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average two or three days during this week each year. but powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions are more common, on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Canmore Nordic Centre and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Canmore Nordic Centre


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Canmore Nordic Centre and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Canmore Nordic Centre are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Canmore Nordic Centre and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Canmore Nordic Centre are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Canmore Nordic Centre and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Canmore Nordic Centre are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.