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Canyon Ferry Lake | Kim s Marina9c snowkite spot
United States · Montana
Overview
Snowkite spot on Canyon Ferry Lake near Kim's Marina, in the northern part of the reservoir. This area offers good access and a vast riding zone on the frozen surface. Valley winds channeled between nearby mountain ranges. One of the lake's most popular spots.
Spot forecast for Canyon Ferry Lake | Kim s Marina9c
Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:31
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Canyon Ferry Lake | Kim s Marina9c: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
8h
in February · 1 rideable days
The season runs from January to April, peaking in February: 1 rideable days a month and 8 hours of usable wind, at 5 °C. The low point is May, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 94% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is May, with 62 mm. Snow depth peaks in April, at 8 cm.
Monthly averages: Canyon Ferry Lake | Kim s Marina9c
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 | 5 h | -3 °C | 8 mm |
| February | 1.0 | 8 h | -1 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 0.5 | 2 h | 9 °C | 14 mm |
| April | 0.5 | 3 h | 14 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 18 °C | 62 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 31 °C | 5 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 29 °C | 6 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 25 °C | 16 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 14 mm |
| November | 0.0 | 0 h | 8 °C | 12 mm |
| December | 0.0 | 0 h | 5 °C | 16 mm |
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Technical details of Canyon Ferry Lake | Kim s Marina9c spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, W.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,155 m
Hazards
Thin ice around marina structures and docks. Hypothermia — extreme temperatures with severe wind chill. Sudden blizzards. Hidden obstacles under snow near the marina. Gusty valley winds.
Additional information
Large frozen surface with good access from the marina. Solid ice from December to March on the main body. Drifts and bare ice patches. Watch for marina structures that may be partially hidden under snow.
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