Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff, Canada for 10 days from 16 June.
Updated 16 June 2025 15:34 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 21 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sunshine Village-Banff.
Forecast for today in Sunshine Village-Banff
Max 17℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Sunshine Village-Banff has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Sunshine Village-Banff 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,730m | 14℃
| 15℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
| 8℃
 +3cm
| -1℃
+11cm
|
| 2,445m | 16℃
| 16℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+11cm
|
| 2,160m | 17℃
| 18℃
| 15℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
 | 3℃
+10cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,468m | varying 2,314m | |||||
| Max Town | 17℃ | 18℃ | 15℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ | 12℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Sunshine Village-Banff Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
Max 17℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 18℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then rain showers later.
Max 15℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then light drizzle later.
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
19
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, fair, clear sky later.
Max 14℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, light drizzle later.
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
21
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, snow showers at altitude then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,468m to 2,206m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
10cm to 11cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,314m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-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 Sunshine Village-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.
Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Forecast updated at 15:34 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Sunshine Village-Banff
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sunshine Village-Banff
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sunshine Village-Banff, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sunshine Village-Banff, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Sunshine Village-Banff is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Sunshine Village-Banff will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Sunshine Village-Banff for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.