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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Lake Louise

North America

Lake Louise

Closed for the season

Season ended May 3, 2026 · reopens November 3, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

18.5cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

13

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1646m

Overview

Lake Louise is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 2026 · reopens November 3, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~19 cm (7.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Lake Louise Ski Resort is located in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, offering over 4,200 acres of skiable terrain across four mountain faces. The resort is known for its breathtaking alpine scenery, diverse runs suitable for all abilities, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include wide-open bowls, gladed runs, and panoramic views of the surrounding Rockies, complemented by modern amenities such as on-mountain dining, ski schools, and equipment rentals. Lake Louise stands out for its combination of world-class skiing and its setting within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Resort Info

Summit2637m
Base1646m
Vertical991m
Lifts12
Runs168
Skiable Area4200 acres
Average snowfall215 inches / 546 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Season endedMay 3, 2026 · reopens November 3, 2026
Projected openingNovember 3, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

Mountain Collective

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

Top Après Ski

Powder Keg Lounge – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of the mountain, the Powder Keg Lounge is known for its cozy atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and selection of local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2637mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1646m

Temp

5.2°C

Wind

1.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

7.8cm

Mid-Mountain

2142m

Temp

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Wind

2km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

18.5cm

Summit

2637m

Temp

-1.2°C

Wind

1.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

17.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Lake Louise El Niño rank & forecast

Lake Louise ranks #410 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lake Louise averaged -15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 -15%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −22%'15-16 −8%'23-24 −15%

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.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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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 Lake Louise (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 Aug 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / -20.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
9 / -10.1cm2.6mm
Sun, Aug 30
7 / -30.1cm1mm
Mon, Aug 31
10 / -3
Tue, Sep 1
14 / -1
Wed, Sep 2
12 / 23mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000.1000.1000000000
Precip (mm)0.40.40.10.21.410.20.60.20000002.30.20.5
Temp (°C)183381061-19241354114
Wind (km/h)210337251042823133174
Gusts (km/h)17352214299173416133531274637162825

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2637m)

ECMWF
15.4cm
GFS
20.5cm
GEM
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JMA
23.9cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
18.5cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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8.8°

-1.9°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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9.1°

-0.9°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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6.6°

-3.1°

12 km/h

Mon

31

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9.7°

-3.3°

9 km/h

Tue

1

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13.9°

-0.8°

15 km/h

Wed

2

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11.7°

2.3°

10 km/h

Thu

3

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9.1°

-0.7°

10 km/h

Fri

4

☁️

10.9°

-2°

6 km/h

Sat

5

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9.7°

1.8°

12 km/h

Sun

6

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10°

-0.9°

8 km/h

Summit elevation (2637m) • 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 183cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 217cm full-season avg

183cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~261.7 cm. That's 43% above the 5-year average (183 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 21% above the 30-year average (217 cm).

Lake Louise Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 334cm with an average of 172 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
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November45.6cm20 days49cm70cm9.7cm
December36.6cm20 days84cm102cm7.3cm
January36.5cm20 days106cm123cm7.7cm
February27.5cm16 days113cm127cm6.8cm
March41.5cm21 days120cm132cm7cm
April35.1cm20 days120cm129cm6.9cm
May35.3cm16 days92cm119cm9.6cm

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

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 3, 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 Lake Louise, ERA5 season snowfall median was 320 cm (126 in), about 5% 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

320 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

337 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10320 cm301 cm – 332 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12351 cm297 cm – 365 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8370 cm337 cm – 375 cm2025, 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 Lake Louise

Where is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise runs from a base elevation of 1,646 m (5,400 ft) to a summit of 2,637 m (8,652 ft), giving a vertical drop of 991 m (3,251 ft).
How big is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise has 4,200 acres (1,700 hectares) of skiable terrain, 168 marked runs and 12 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Lake Louise?
Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise?
Lake Louise typically operates from November 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 Lake Louise get in a typical season?
Lake Louise averages 215 inches / 546 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Lake Louise in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #410 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lake Louise averaged -15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 -15%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.