Lake Louise 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 17:40 AEDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 03:44 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Lake Louise over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Lake Louise
48-hours from 20 March.
See below for forecast detail
Lake Louise Snow Forecast updated at 17:40 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Lake Louise
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
8cm to 16cm New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,881m to resort level (1,650m).
Forecast times for Lake Louise are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 03:44 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Lake Louise over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Lake Louise
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Snow showers first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | ![]() | Light snow. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | S Calm | 15% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | S Calm | 35% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | S Light | 50% |
| Fri | 04:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | S Light | 70% |
| Fri | 05:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | S Light | 90% |
| Fri | 06:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | S Light | 100% |
| Fri | 07:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | S Light | 100% |
| Fri | 08:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | S Light | 100% |
| Fri | 09:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | S Calm | 100% |
| Fri | 10:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | S Calm | 100% |
| Fri | 11:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | S Calm | 95% |
| Fri | 12:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 2℃ | S Calm | 90% |
| Fri | 13:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | S Calm | 85% |
| Fri | 14:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | S Calm | 75% |
| Fri | 15:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | S Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | S Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | S Light | 35% |
| Fri | 18:00 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 2℃ | S Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 2℃ | S Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | ![]() | Light snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | S Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | ![]() | Fair. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | ![]() | Fair. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -2℃ | W Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -2℃ | W Light | 30% |
| Sat | 10:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 35% |
| Sat | 11:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | -1℃ | W Light | 35% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | ![]() | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 0℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 0℃ | W Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 0℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -1℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | -1℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 35% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | ![]() | Fair. | -3℃ | W Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -4℃ | W Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Lake Louise
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | - | 10cm |
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.








