Banff Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 May 2026 04:42 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Banff
1-week from 12 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Banff 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Banff?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Banff
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 15℃
Min -7℃
14cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,437m to resort level (2,160m).
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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 13℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 15℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,191m to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
16
11cm New Snow
Fair first, light snow then heavy snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,222m to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
17
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
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 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.
Banff Snow Forecast updated at 04:42 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Banff
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakiska | - | 18cm | |||||||
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 1cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Banff Mount Norquay | - | 7cm |
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.