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Nakiska Snow Forecast - 29th May 2025

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Nakiska Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Nakiska

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This is the Snow Forecast for Nakiska, Canada for 9 days from 29 May.

Updated 28 May 2025 15:36 PDT.

Nakiska Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected2 June
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days7in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Nakiska.

Forecast for today in Nakiska

Max 79°F
Min 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 79°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Nakiska has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Nakiska Snow Report

Nakiska Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Nakiska 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nakiska from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Wind
7,415ft
68°F
Clear
52°F
Clear
59°F
Clear
59°F
Shwrs
39°F
Snow
+3in
37°F
Snow
+4in
48°F
Clear
6,217ft
75°F
Clear
59°F
Clear
66°F
Clear
66°F
Shwrs
44°F
Patchy Snow
+2in
41°F
Cloud
54°F
Clear
5,020ft
79°F
Clear
68°F
Clear
75°F
Clear
75°F
Lt Drizzle
52°F
Mixed
48°F
Mixed
62°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 6,381ft
to 6,030ft

varying 6,988ft
to 6,283ft

Max Town79°F68°F75°F75°F52°F48°F62°F
Min Town53°F43°F54°F40°F38°F39°F33°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Nakiska Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 79°F
Min 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 79°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 68°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 68°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 75°F
Min 54°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 54°F to daytime highs around 75°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 75°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 75°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleShwrsShwrs

Clear sky, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Max 52°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
02

up to 3in New Snow

Lt DrizzleDrizzleCloudMixed

Light drizzle first, drizzle then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,381ft to 6,030ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
03

up to 4in New Snow

MixedMixedMixedDrizzle

Clear spells early, then drizzle later.

Snow Line from 6,988ft to 6,283ft, with rain below.

Max 62°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Nakiska, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Nakiska, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Nakiska Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nakiska

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Nakiska, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Nakiska, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Nakiska is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Nakiska will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Nakiska for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.