Banff 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 October 2026 12:49 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 October 2026 16:51 CDT
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Banff over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Banff
48-hours from 23 October.
See below for forecast detail
Banff Snow Forecast updated at 12:49 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Banff
Max 4℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
23
7cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then heavy snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,452m to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 October 2026 16:51 CDT
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Banff over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Banff
Max -2℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
24
1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Fri | 02:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 100% |
| Fri | 06:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 07:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fair. | -9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ | SE Calm | 10% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 30% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 45% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SE Calm | 80% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -7℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
Snow Forecast near Banff
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakiska | 12cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 10cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Banff Mount Norquay | 9cm | 11cm |
Banff Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Banff.
This Snow Forecast for Banff, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Banff, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
How reliable is the snow in Banff?
Banff typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 300 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.