📷 Banff Sunshine Village
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Banff Sunshine Village
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Last Snowfall
Mar 29
todayPast 24 Hours
0.4cm
Past 48 Hours
0.5cm
Past 10 Days
31.1cm
14-Day Forecast
12.7cm
Snow Depth
124cm
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.
Today at Banff Sunshine Village, you're looking at mainly clear skies with a temperature of -7°C and a solid base of 124cm. Over the past week, we've received 12cm of fresh snow, which should keep the conditions enjoyable for your skiing adventures.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The current snow depth stands at 124cm, providing a decent base for skiing.
Recent
In the last 7 days, we've seen 12cm of new snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 10cm of additional snow, with a potential high of 13cm.
Historic
This season has brought a total of 225cm of snow, contributing to a solid snow base compared to typical seasonal averages.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Base
2195m
Temp
-3.5°C
Wind
20km/h
Snow Depth
124cm
14-Day Forecast
9.6cm
Mid-Mountain
2463m
Temp
-8°C
Wind
30.5km/h
Snow Depth
112cm
14-Day Forecast
10cm
Summit
2730m
Temp
-7°C
Wind
20km/h
Snow Depth
124cm
14-Day Forecast
9.8cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2730m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
29
❄️
-6.7°
-16.2°
0.6cm
Mon
30
❄️
-12.3°
-19.6°
1.8cm
Tue
31
☁️
-8.2°
-21.8°
Wed
1
❄️
-4.1°
-16.3°
0.1cm
Thu
2
❄️
-5.3°
-10.8°
3.6cm
Fri
3
❄️
-2.3°
-11.8°
0.3cm
Sat
4
❄️
-4.1°
-12.1°
0.6cm
Sun
5
☁️
-6.2°
-14.6°
0.3cm
Mon
6
❄️
-5°
-14.5°
2.2cm
Tue
7
❄️
-7.9°
-15.3°
2.7cm
Summit elevation (2730m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
225.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+44%
vs 5-Year Avg
156.1cm avg by now
+35%
vs 30-Year Avg
166.8cm avg by now
156.1cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been 144.8 cm, slightly below the 30-year average of 159.2 cm, indicating a modest downward trend in recent snowfall. The current season's snowfall stands out as an anomaly, reaching 147% of the 5-year average and 134% of the 30-year average, suggesting an unusually snowy year compared to both short- and long-term norms. Notably, snowfall has fluctuated significantly year to year, with a sharp peak in 2021 (204.1 cm) and a low in 2024 (103.9 cm), highlighting considerable variability within the recent period.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.