Lake Louise vs Kicking Horse — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Lake Louise
Alberta, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,637m / 8,652ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 321cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 20%
- Season Snowfall
- 212cm
Kicking Horse
British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,450m / 8,038ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 281cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 29%
- Season Snowfall
- 223cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Lake Louise (cm) | Kicking Horse (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 43.3 | 48 |
| December | 43.1 | 47.9 |
| January | 27.3 | 32.6 |
| February | 34.4 | 35.3 |
| March | 34.9 | 35.3 |
| April | 28.8 | 24.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Lake Louise receives more annual snowfall (321cm) compared to Kicking Horse (281cm) — a difference of 40cm per year. The best month for powder at Lake Louise is November (20% probability), while Kicking Horse's best is November (29% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Lake Louise's snowiest month has been November, averaging 43.3cm but ranging from a lean 20cm in the driest winter to 82cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Kicking Horse, the snowiest month is November, averaging 48cm and spanning 28cm to 96cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.