📷 Banff Sunshine Village
North America
Banff Sunshine Village
Pre-season — not open yet
Last season ended May 16, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 16
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
8
2026–27 season
Overview
Banff Sunshine Village is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 16, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:02 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
12
Skiable area
3358 ac
Longest run
8 km / 5 mi
Runs by difficulty(137 total)
Beginner
21
15% of terrain
Intermediate
51
37% of terrain
Advanced
55
40% of terrain
Expert
10
7% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad7
- Quad chair2
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
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
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC
Base
2195m
Temp
8.5°C
Wind
2.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
2463m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2730m
Temp
5°C
Wind
2.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:02 AM
Today 16 / 4 | Wed, Jul 15 15 / 72.1mm | Thu, Jul 16 17 / 60.6mm | Fri, Jul 17 16 / 75.1mm | Sat, Jul 18 14 / 60.6mm | Sun, Jul 19 17 / 4 | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 10 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 43 | 23 | 11 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 17 | 20 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 37 | 33 | 18 | 35 | 34 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2730m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
16.4°
4°
16 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
14.6°
6.6°
12 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
16.8°
5.9°
9 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
15.9°
6.8°
16 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
13.7°
5.7°
21 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
16.6°
4.4°
14 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
14.2°
4.5°
10 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
12.8°
6.3°
6 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
16.5°
3.7°
13 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
18.2°
5.5°
15 km/h
Summit elevation (2730m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 173cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 173cm full-season avg
173cm
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.
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).
| 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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
