Observed at: Nakiska Ridgetop 05:00 AM MST Tuesday 21 February 2012
Temperature: -9.7°C
Humidity: 88 %
Wind Chill: -23
Dewpoint: -11.3°C
Wind: SW 59 km/h gust 91 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: N/A
Fortress Mountain
Latest Snowfall & Ski Conditions
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The following chart is a new feature we are testing: The forecast values may vary significantly from actual weather. We are monitoring it for accuracy, and have noted variances in snowfall based on elevation and local variations.
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Please note: Actual temperatures, wind & precipitation may vary significantly based on aspect, elevation, local variations, and uncertainty in the forecast model. (Also note that the unit for wind is suspect, and this is complicated by wind speed at different elevations relative to surface topography. We're still working on this...)
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| Report Title | Conditions | Description | Posted | Accuracy |
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| Update from Snow safety director | Soft Packed | 2012 is off to great start! HS at 2000m is 113cm. Overall, snowpack structure is looking great for this time of year in the eastern rockies! | 1 month 2 weeks ago |
Note: Fortress is not currently reporting snowfall daily; on the charts you will see a number when snowfall is reported, or no label if there has been no report on a given day.
Fortress Mountain is located in Alberta's Kananaskis Country. In it's day, Fortress Mountain was known for it's short, but epic, runs including Friar's Tuck, Wallstreet, Devil's Gultch, Burntout and more. It's also where several films were made, including parts of Inception.
Fortress is open again January 2012 for Cat Skiing operations. More information will be available shortly, or check out skifortress.com for the latest.
Recent Posts about Fortress
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New Forecast Charts on Snow-Reports.ca A few months ago we added the snowfall forecast maps to help you find where the snow was going to fall. |
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Fortress Snow Data now on Snow-Reports.ca We've been working with the Fortress team to get you the latest snow conditions straight from their snowpit, and the snowfall from Fortress will now be showing up on Snow-Reports.ca for days when m |
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Cat Skiing at Fortress Mountain This past Sunday we headed up to Fortress Mountain to check out what the Fortress team has been hard at work on. Starting January 21st, Fortress will be starting Cat Skiing operations! We met up with the Fortress team to get the low-down on what’s going on at the mountain and here’s the latest... |
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Current Conditions: -9.7°C
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Wednesday night: A few clouds. Low minus 6.
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Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 1.
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Thursday night: Clearing. Low minus 12.
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Friday: Cloudy. High minus 2.
Snow Reports
| Resort | 24h (cm) | 48h (cm) | 7d (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | 18 | 34 | 74 |
| Big White | 16 | 27 | 77 |
| Castle | 4 | 16 | 65 |
| Fernie | 3 | 7 | 36 |
| Fortress | NR | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Horse | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| Kimberley | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Lake Louise | 12 | 13 | 24 |
| Marmot | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Mt. Washington | 3 | 5 | 43 |
| Nakiska | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Norquay | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Panorama | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| Powder King | 19 | 36 | 44 |
| Red Mountain | 9 | 13 | 46 |
| Revelstoke | 19 | 26 | 69 |
| Silver Star | 11 | 23 | 80 |
| Sun Peaks | 7 | 13 | 44 |
| Sunshine | 20 | 28 | 59 |
| Whistler | 6 | 9 | 46 |
| Whitewater | 12 | 16 | 67 |