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Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Forecast - 7th April 2025

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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 7 April.

Updated 07 April 2025 03:32 PDT.

Sunshine Village-Banff Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 April
Next Snow Amount3in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4in
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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 47°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sunshine Village-Banff from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Wind
8,957ft
42°F
Clear
32°F
Cloud
28°F
Mixed
32°F
Clear
31°F
Light Snow
33°F
Clear
31°F
Light Snow
+3in
8,022ft
44°F
Clear
31°F
Cloud
31°F
Mixed
35°F
Clear
34°F
Light Snow
36°F
Clear
34°F
Light Snow
+3in
7,087ft
47°F
Clear
34°F
Cloud
34°F
Mixed
38°F
Clear
38°F
Light Snow
39°F
Clear
38°F
Light Snow
+2in
Snow Line

7,087ft

7,087ft

varying 7,641ft
to 7,087ft

varying 8,097ft
to 7,087ft

varying 7,946ft
to 7,087ft

Max Town47°F34°F34°F38°F38°F39°F38°F
Min Town25°F21°F18°F13°F32°F21°F28°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 47°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 34°F
Min 21°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 34°F
Min 18°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Max 38°F
Min 13°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 13°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearFair

Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.

Max 38°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

New Snow

FairLight SnowCloudMixed

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

Snow Line from 7,641ft to resort level.

Max 39°F
Min 21°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

FairClearLight SnowCloud

Fair first, clear sky then light snow, cloudy later.

Max 38°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
13

2in to 3in New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsHvy SnowLight SnowMixed

Light snow showers first, heavy snow then light snow, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,946ft 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 03:32 PDT, next update expected imminently.

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.