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City in Alberta, Canada
Banff
Mountain town in Banff National Park, the base for Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, with snow on the ground all winter.
Forecast updated , when it was 04:00 in Banff (GMT-6).
Banff snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Banff in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) and the freezing level near 3,300 m (10,800 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,300 m (10,800 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Banff hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Banff in the next 24 hours.
Banff 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,450 m (4,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Bluebird−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,300 m (4,300 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Banff 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−14 to −3 °C (7 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Banff?
About 5 cm (2 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Banff?
When does it snow in Banff?
In Banff, snow falls on about 8 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 6 days | 8 days | 7 days | 5 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 6 days | 7 days | 7 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Banff month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 7% | −13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F) |
| February | 6 | 11% | −15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F) |
| March | 8 | 13% | −9 to 3 °C (16 to 37 °F) |
| April | 7 | 12% | −5 to 7 °C (23 to 45 °F) |
| May | 5 | 10% | 1 to 14 °C (34 to 57 °F) |
| June | 1 | 4% | 4 to 18 °C (39 to 64 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 8 to 23 °C (46 to 73 °F) |
| August | <1 | 1% | 8 to 23 °C (46 to 73 °F) |
| September | 2 | 4% | 4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F) |
| October | 6 | 12% | −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) |
| November | 7 | 13% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) |
| December | 7 | 14% | −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) |
Snow in Banff in September
In September, Banff gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F).
Snow in Banff in October
In October, Banff gets snow on about 6 days, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F).
Snow in Banff in November
In November, Banff gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F).
Snow in Banff in December
In December, Banff gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F).
Snow in Banff in January
In January, Banff gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F).
Snow in Banff in February
In February, Banff gets snow on about 6 days, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F).
Snow in Banff in March
In March, Banff gets snow on about 8 days, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 3 °C (16 to 37 °F).
Snow in Banff in April
In April, Banff gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 7 °C (23 to 45 °F).
Snow in Banff in May
In May, Banff gets snow on about 5 days, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 14 °C (34 to 57 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Banff?
Of the last ten winters in Banff, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 18% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 25% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 12 May 2016.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 108% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 118% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 105% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 107% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 102% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 101% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 79% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 98% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 75% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 107% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Banff
Does Banff have snow at Christmas?
Banff had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Banff have snow at New Year?
Banff had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 6 of those years.
Does Banff have snow in mid-February?
Banff had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Banff have snow at Easter?
Banff had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Banff?
It snows on about 55 days a year in Banff, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 8 days.
What is the snowiest month in Banff?
December is the snowiest month in Banff, bringing about 14% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 8.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Banff?
Of the last ten winters in Banff, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 18% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 25% below average.
How cold does Banff get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Banff, with average daily lows of −15 °C (5 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
Snow forecasts near Banff
Nearest ski resorts to Banff
Sunshine VillageLake LouiseKicking HorseRevelstoke Mountain ResortFernieBig White
Sources: Banff on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates