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Banff Sunshine Village ski resort

North America

Banff Sunshine Village Snow Report

Projected to open Oct 31

Projected to open October 31, 2026

Best months to book: March, April, January · 30-yr snow record

Projected to open Oct 31

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 11

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

3cm

7-Day Forecast

1cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 16, 12:02 PM•Weather at base: 1,658m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Projected to open Oct 31

Banff Sunshine Village is projected to open October 31, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, April, January.NovDec3JanFeb1Mar2AprMayCloses 16 May

Best months to book

  1. #1March39cm avg
  2. #2April34cm avg
  3. #3January32cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 16, 12:02 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Oct 31

Projected to open October 31, 2026

139 runs · 12 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Banff Sunshine Village Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared

caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared. Winter tyres required on designated routes near Banff Sunshine Village (statutory, not live chain control): Highway 1 (Bow Valley). The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Winter tyres required

Winter tyres required on designated routes near here (statutory, not live chain control): Highway 1 (Bow Valley).

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Statutory. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Avalanche

Early Season

Parks Canada

Fall is here along with cooler temperatures and snow in the high alpine. Pay attention to local snow amounts and watch out for deeper accumulations in alpine lee and gully features.Regular forecasting will begin November 1st.

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.

Live Conditions

Banff Sunshine Village Webcams

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5 webcams • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Banff Sunshine Village

Did it snow at Banff Sunshine Village in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Banff Sunshine Village in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Banff Sunshine Village?
The most recent snowfall at Banff Sunshine Village was on 2026-10-11.