Where is Banff Sunshine Village?

Banff Sunshine Village is a ski resort in Canada.

How high is Banff Sunshine Village?

Banff Sunshine Village runs from a base elevation of 2,195 m (7,201 ft) to a summit of 2,730 m (8,957 ft), giving a vertical drop of 535 m (1,755 ft).

How big is Banff Sunshine Village?

Banff Sunshine Village has 3,358 acres (1,359 hectares) of skiable terrain, 137 marked runs and 12 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Banff Sunshine Village?

Banff Sunshine Village is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.

When is ski season at Banff Sunshine Village?

Banff Sunshine Village typically operates from October to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.

How much snow does Banff Sunshine Village get in a typical season?

Banff Sunshine Village averages 354 inches / 900 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Banff Sunshine Village

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Banff Sunshine Village

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Off-season

Last season ended May 16, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

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Off-season — closed May 16

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Last Snowfall

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14-Day Forecast

9.6cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Day predicted: Sat

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 2195m

Overview

Banff Sunshine Village is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 16, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~10 cm (3.9 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Banff Sunshine Village is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, and offers over 3,500 acres of skiable terrain across three mountains. The resort is renowned for its long ski season, high-altitude snow quality, and breathtaking alpine views. Guests can enjoy a variety of runs for all abilities, on-mountain dining, and the unique experience of staying slopeside at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. The resort stands out for its natural beauty, reliable snowfall, and easy access from the town of Banff.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Banff Sunshine Village

Lifts

Skiable area

3358 ac

Longest run

8 km / 5 mi

Runs by difficulty(137 total)

Beginner

15% of terrain

Intermediate

37% of terrain

Advanced

40% of terrain

Expert

7% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Lift fleet

Gondola1
High-speed quad7
Quad chair2

Resort Info

Summit2730m

Base2195m

Vertical535m

Lifts12

Runs137

Skiable Area3358 acres

Average snowfall354 inches / 900 cm

CountryCanada

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Season dates

Last season endedMay 16, 2026

Projected openingOctober 31, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Mad Trapper's Smokehouse – Located in a historic 1928 lodge at the heart of Sunshine Village, Mad Trapper's is renowned for its rustic charm, hearty pub fare, and lively après-ski atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind with local brews and live music.

Snow Summary

2730mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Base

2195m

Temp

4.1°C

Wind

7.4km/h

Snow Depth

14-Day Forecast

1.2cm

Mid-Mountain

2463m

Temp

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Wind

8km/h

Snow Depth

14-Day Forecast

9.6cm

Summit

2730m

Temp

0.6°C

Wind

7.4km/h

Snow Depth

14-Day Forecast

9.3cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Banff Sunshine Village El Niño rank & forecast

Banff Sunshine Village ranks #369 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#369 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Banff Sunshine Village averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -25%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +1%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −25%'15-16 −10%'23-24 +1%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

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Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Banff Sunshine Village Webcams

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Banff Sunshine Village

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Banff Sunshine Village (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 9 / 00.1mm			Sat, Aug 29 9 / -10.1cm1.5mm			Sun, Aug 30 4 / -10.3cm7.5mm			Mon, Aug 31 10 / -1			Tue, Sep 1 14 / 20.3mm			Wed, Sep 2 10 / 23.9mm
Period	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Snow (cm)	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip (mm)	0	0	0.1	0	0.7	0.8	0.4	6	1.1	0	0	0	0	0.2	0.1	2.1	0.4	1.4
Temp (°C)	3	8	3	5	9	2	0	2	0	2	9	2	6	12	6	4	9	5
Wind (km/h)	6	15	7	6	12	3	7	9	6	6	13	5	5	16	6	4	12	7
Gusts (km/h)	30	48	32	20	41	17	23	35	23	22	43	37	38	56	44	25	40	38

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2730m)

ECMWF

2.5cm

GFS

14.5cm

GEM

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JMA

20.4cm

ICON

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SnowSure™

9.6cm

10-Day Forecast

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Sat

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9.4°

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13 km/h

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3.7°

-1.3°

0.3cm

13 km/h

Mon

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9.6°

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14 km/h

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13.6°

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9.6°

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Summit elevation (2730m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Summer Conditions

Parks Canada

Avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in autumn 2026.During the summer months, avalanche danger may exist in the high alpine as a result of warmth and isothermal snow, or random summer snowstorms that deposit fresh snow with wind. Start your day early to take advantage of cold conditions in the morning.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 198cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~252.6 cm. That's 46% above the 5-year average (173 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 28% above the 30-year average (198 cm).

Banff Sunshine Village Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 292cm with an average of 156 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	40.6cm	19 days	35cm	53cm	9.3cm
December	33.2cm	19 days	66cm	83cm	6.8cm
January	31.7cm	19 days	88cm	103cm	7.3cm
February	25.2cm	16 days	95cm	108cm	6.7cm
March	39.2cm	21 days	101cm	112cm	7.2cm
April	33.9cm	19 days	98cm	109cm	7.3cm
May	31.9cm	14 days	64cm	94cm	9.8cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Summer season(2025-26)

Opened Jun 20, 2026

Through Jul 5, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Banff Sunshine Village, ERA5 season snowfall median was 267 cm (105 in), about 12% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

267 cm

10 El Niño winters · 12% below median

All-season median

303 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	267 cm	246 cm – 299 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	313 cm	276 cm – 320 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	320 cm	294 cm – 326 cm	2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Banff Sunshine Village

Where is Banff Sunshine Village?: Banff Sunshine Village is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Banff Sunshine Village?: Banff Sunshine Village runs from a base elevation of 2,195 m (7,201 ft) to a summit of 2,730 m (8,957 ft), giving a vertical drop of 535 m (1,755 ft).
How big is Banff Sunshine Village?: Banff Sunshine Village has 3,358 acres (1,359 hectares) of skiable terrain, 137 marked runs and 12 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Banff Sunshine Village?: Banff Sunshine Village is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Banff Sunshine Village?: Banff Sunshine Village typically operates from October to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Banff Sunshine Village get in a typical season?: Banff Sunshine Village averages 354 inches / 900 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Banff Sunshine Village in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #369 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Banff Sunshine Village averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -25%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +1%. A pattern, not a promise.

Banff Sunshine Village

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(137 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Banff Sunshine Village El Niño rank & forecast

Banff Sunshine Village Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

Summer Conditions

Season vs Historic

Banff Sunshine Village Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Banff Sunshine Village

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