📷 Banff Sunshine Village
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Banff Sunshine Village
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Last Snowfall
Mar 29
todayPast 24 Hours
0.6cm
Past 48 Hours
0.7cm
Past 10 Days
31.3cm
14-Day Forecast
14.5cm
Snow Depth
126cm
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.
Current conditions at Banff Sunshine Village feature moderate snowfall with a temperature of -7°C. You can expect a snow depth of 126cm, which provides a solid base for your skiing adventures. Over the past week, 12cm of fresh snow has fallen, enhancing the overall skiing experience.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The snow depth is currently at 126cm, offering a reliable base for skiing.
Recent
In the last 7 days, there has been 12cm of new snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 10cm of additional snow.
Historic
This season has seen a total of 226cm of snowfall, contributing to a solid snow base.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
Base
2195m
Temp
-3.3°C
Wind
21.1km/h
Snow Depth
126cm
14-Day Forecast
10.3cm
Mid-Mountain
2463m
Temp
-7.7°C
Wind
26.1km/h
Snow Depth
112cm
14-Day Forecast
9.1cm
Summit
2730m
Temp
-6.8°C
Wind
21.1km/h
Snow Depth
126cm
14-Day Forecast
10.4cm
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
❄️
-6.8°
-16.1°
0.8cm
Mon
30
❄️
-12.4°
-19.5°
3cm
Tue
31
☁️
-8.3°
-21.8°
Wed
1
❄️
-4.3°
-16.2°
0.3cm
Thu
2
❄️
-5°
-12.3°
3cm
Fri
3
❄️
-2.7°
-11.4°
0.1cm
Sat
4
☁️
-1.8°
-11.8°
Sun
5
☁️
-1.5°
-12.5°
Mon
6
❄️
-3.5°
-11.5°
0.4cm
Tue
7
☁️
-3.9°
-14.9°
Summit elevation (2730m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
225.5cm
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.