Banff Sunshine Village ski resort

📷 Banff Sunshine Village

North America

Banff Sunshine Village

32

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Mar 29

today

Past 24 Hours

0.6cm

Past 48 Hours

0.7cm

Past 10 Days

31.3cm

14-Day Forecast

14.5cm

Snow Depth

126cm

Updated: Mar 29, 9:16 PMWeather at base: 2195m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2730m
Base2195m
Vertical3504m
Lifts12
Runs137
Skiable Area3358 acres
Avg Snowfall354 inches / 900 cm
CountryCanada

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
32
Solid
stable

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 summary

Depth

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

2730mECMWF Model

Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 9:33 PM

31cm
24h
15cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
31
Prev10d
0.8
Now29
3
M30
T31
0.3
W1
3
T2
0.1
F3
S4
Past
Today
Forecast

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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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
14.5cm
GFS
6.5cm
GEM
20.7cm
JMA
11.7cm
ICON
5.9cm
Météo-Fr
2.2cm
SnowSure™
10.3cm

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.