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Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Forecast - 28th April 2025

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Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff, Canada for 10 days from 28 April.

Updated 27 April 2025 19:33 PDT.

Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2in
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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 46°F
Min 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
28

New Snow

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Sunshine Village-Banff has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Report

Snow report from Banff Mount Norquay (1 miles from Sunshine Village-Banff)

Banff Mount Norquay Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Sunshine Village-Banff 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
Thu
01
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
Wind
8,957ft
40°F
Clear
38°F
Cloud
35°F
Clear
40°F
Clear
44°F
Clear
43°F
Clear
40°F
Light Snow
+1in
8,022ft
43°F
Clear
40°F
Cloud
38°F
Clear
44°F
Clear
48°F
Clear
47°F
Clear
43°F
Light Snow
+1in
7,087ft
46°F
Clear
44°F
Cloud
41°F
Clear
47°F
Clear
51°F
Clear
50°F
Clear
46°F
Light Snow
+1in
Snow Line

7,087ft

varying 7,539ft
to 7,388ft

varying 7,441ft
to 7,087ft

Max Town46°F44°F41°F47°F51°F50°F46°F
Min Town23°F28°F17°F19°F25°F26°F31°F

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 46°F
Min 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
28

New Snow

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 44°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudMixed

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 41°F
Min 17°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 17°F and rising to 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 47°F
Min 19°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 51°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 50°F
Min 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 46°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

1in New Snow

FairLight SnowLight SnowMixed

Fair, light snow, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,441ft 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 trail 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 19:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Sunshine Village-Banff

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sunshine Village-Banff
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Nakiska1in 3in
Banff- 2in
Banff Mount Norquay- 1in

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.