Here we go. First snow of the year already!Photo: Danny Johnstone Posted by Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Monday, August 22, 2016

Summer getting you down?

Well if you’re Canadian, summer is already seeing its inevitable end as a recent storm just dropped a couple inches at higher elevations yesterday in areas of western Alberta and eastern British Columbia.

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Of the ski areas that saw snow, Lake Louise and Kicking Horse reported accumulation at their higher elevations. That news is being welcomed by skiers and snowboarders ready to change out two pilsners for two ski poles. The summer folks on the other hand… They are not so stoked for a winter that can last over 8 months.

*Video courtesy of The Weather Network