Lake Louise 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 16:41 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Lake Louise
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Lake Louise Snow Forecast updated at 16:41 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Lake Louise
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,865m to resort level (1,650m).
Forecast times for Lake Louise are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Lake Louise
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,435m to resort level (1,650m).
Forecast times for Lake Louise are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 40% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 55% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 75% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 95% | |
| Sun | 05:00 |  | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 80% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 65% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 7℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 7℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ | NW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 5% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -2℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -2℃ | NW Calm | 5% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 0℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 4℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 5℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 8℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 6℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 7℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 6℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Calm | 35% | |
| Mon | 23:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Calm | 40% | |
Snow Forecast near Lake Louise
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | 11cm | 27cm |
Lake Louise Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lake Louise.
This Snow Forecast for Lake Louise, 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 Lake Louise, 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.
Snow Reliability
Lake Louise typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 200 cm. Frequent snowfall ensures excellent skiing conditions throughout the season, but be sure to check J2Ski for the latest updates.