Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

The mountains are dynamic and have personality, sunshine can quickly turn to rain or even snow in the most unsuspecting moments. For your safety and the safety of your group, we encourage all visitors to know before you go, here are a few ways to do it:

Check the Roads

Conditions and Closures:

  • Check DriveBC for information on road closures
  • Check 511Alberta for information on road closures

Highway web cameras:

Golden has four distinct seasons

Golden has four distinct seasons, each with their own virtues! Be prepared for your activities, check these responsible travel resources.

Golden Climate

Golden’s climate is on the top list of why people live in Golden. From the warm sunny days of spring giving birth to new life; to the bright colours of fall; bluebird powder days of winter; and the long hot days of summer. Here are some averages that will give you general seasonal guidelines:

  • Golden’s average summer temperatures measure between a high of 24.9°C/76.8°F and a low of 9.4°C/48.9°F.
  • Golden’s average winter temperatures measure between a high of -6.0°C/21.2°F and a low of -14.4°C/6.1°F.
  • The Town of Golden’s average annual snowfall is 184cm or 72.4 inches. Average annual snowfall at the alpine snow stations of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is 650cm or 256 inches.
  • On average, Golden receives 306.3mm or 12.1 inches of rain per year (less than one-quarter the rainfall of Vancouver).

Resources

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Avalanche Forecast

Emergency Alert Apps

Wildfire and Smoke Information

Local Emergency Information

Local Travel and Tourism