Banff 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 14 May 2026 00:47 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Banff

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 14 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Banff Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Banff?

Banff Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,445m)
Next Snow Expected	16 May
Next Snow Amount	9cm
Next 48 Hours	9cm
Next 7 Days	15cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Banff

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 6℃
Min -8℃

14cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,498m to resort level (2,160m).

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Banff Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Banff from OpenMeteo(GEM)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 14	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ Min 0℃
Fri 15	Clear sky.	Max 5℃ Min -2℃
Sat 16	8cm to 9cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow Line from 2,252m to resort level (2,160m).	Max 2℃ Min -3℃
Sun 17	3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (2,160m).	Max 0℃ Min -6℃
Mon 18	1cm New Snow Fair. Snow falling to resort level (2,160m).	Max 5℃ Min -5℃
Tue 19	Fair.	Max 6℃ Min -8℃
Wed 20	1cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,498m to resort level (2,160m).	Max 6℃ Min -4℃

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.

Banff Snow Forecast updated at 00:47 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Banff, Canada at 2,160m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Banff

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Banff
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Nakiska	6cm	17cm
Sunshine Village-Banff	9cm	16cm
Banff Mount Norquay	8cm	11cm

Snow Reliability

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Banff

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Banff, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.