Alberta
Alberta's grandeur and beauty are obvious from the moment you arrive. Above all are Alberta's Rocky Mountains, including the world famous resorts of Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise and Waterton. Visit the vast farmlands of Alberta's Heartland, Southern Alberta and Northern Alberta. Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede, is known for its warm hospitality. Edmonton, the provincial capital, features West Edmonton Mall - the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex.
Snow Conditions of Resorts in Alberta
| Fortress Mountain | ||||||
| Open status N/A | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours |
Snow 48 Hours |
Snow 72 Hours |
Base Snow |
Open Trails |
Open Lifts |
| Castle Mountain | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 12/10 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 26" |
Snow 72 Hours 26" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 80 |
Open Lifts 0 of 6 |
| Lake Louise | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 11/05 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 3" |
Snow 72 Hours 3" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 139 |
Open Lifts 0 of 10 |
| Marmot Basin | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 11/11 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 2" |
Snow 72 Hours 2" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 86 |
Open Lifts 0 of 8 |
| Nakiska Ski Area | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Opening Soon for Snow Sports | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 9" |
Snow 72 Hours 9" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 64 |
Open Lifts 0 of 6 |
| Canada / Calgary Olympic Park | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Opening Soon for Snow Sports | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 6" |
Snow 72 Hours 6" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 28 |
Open Lifts 0 of 5 |
| Banff/ Mount Norquay | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Opening Soon for Snow Sports | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 6" |
Snow 72 Hours 6" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 28 |
Open Lifts 0 of 5 |
| Sunshine Village | 10-20-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 11/10 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours 6" |
Snow 72 Hours 6" |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 107 |
Open Lifts 0 of 12 |
CORN = Corn Snow
SC = Spring Conditions
FRGR = Frozen Granular
SM = Snowmaking
GRMG = Grooming
SNBRD = Snowboard
HP = Hard Packed
T2B = Top to Bottom
LSGR = Loose Granular
VC = Variable Conditions
MGS = Machine Groomed
WETGR = Wet Granula
N/A = Not reported by Ski Area
WETSN = Wet Snow
PDR = Powder
WETPS = Wet Packed Snow
PP = Packed Powder
NS = Night Skiing
