📷 Banff Sunshine Village
North America
Banff Sunshine Village
Closed for the season
Season ended July 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed July 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 20
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
4.2cm
14-Day Forecast
14.2cm
Snow Depth
53cm
Overview
Banff Sunshine Village is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season as of July 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 17/100 (Limited), snow base 53 cm (20.9 in). 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 2026-05-28 19:01 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.
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed July 5, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
The current snow depth stands at 53cm, providing a fair base for skiing.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 12cm of snow, with potential variability between 8cm and 14cm.
Historic
This season has delivered a total of 287cm of snow, contributing to a fair skiing experience compared to historical averages.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC
Base
2195m
Temp
14.9°C
Wind
6.5km/h
Snow Depth
53cm
14-Day Forecast
7.4cm
Mid-Mountain
2463m
Temp
7.3°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
8.7cm
Summit
2730m
Temp
11.4°C
Wind
6.5km/h
Snow Depth
53cm
14-Day Forecast
12.2cm
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.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2730m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
12.5°
2.6°
Fri
29
🌧️
9.8°
2.5°
Sat
30
🌧️
6°
0.8°
Sun
31
❄️
0.6°
-3.5°
8.2cm
Mon
1
❄️
0.9°
-3.6°
4cm
Tue
2
🌧️
5.1°
-1.8°
Wed
3
🌧️
6.6°
-0.7°
Thu
4
🌧️
8.4°
-2°
Fri
5
⛅
9.8°
-0.4°
Sat
6
❄️
5.4°
-5.2°
0.7cm
Summit elevation (2730m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC
287.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+32%
vs 5-Year Avg
217.3cm avg by now
+23%
vs 30-Year Avg
233.1cm avg by now
217.3cm
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.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
-26 days
Jun 20, 2026 → May 24, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.