Sun Peaks 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.
Sun Peaks
British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,152m / 7,061ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 322cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 39%
- Season Snowfall
- 274cm
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 | Sun Peaks (cm) | Kicking Horse (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 54.2 | 48 |
| December | 58.5 | 47.9 |
| January | 45.2 | 32.6 |
| February | 40.9 | 35.3 |
| March | 41.3 | 35.3 |
| April | 33.7 | 24.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Sun Peaks receives more annual snowfall (322cm) compared to Kicking Horse (281cm) — a difference of 41cm per year. The best month for powder at Sun Peaks is December (39% 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, Sun Peaks's snowiest month has been December, averaging 58.5cm but ranging from a lean 36cm in the driest winter to 87cm 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.