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Ski resort in Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise
A large ski area in Banff National Park, with 170 named runs across five mountain faces.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:00 in Lake Louise (GMT-6).
Lake Louise snow forecast at 2,637 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
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 Lake Louise at the top lift (2,637 m / 8,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −3 to 11 °C (27 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 3,900 m (12,800 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,900 m (12,800 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 18 km/h (11 mph)
Lake Louise hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Lake Louise in the next 24 hours.
Lake Louise 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Dry−3 to 11 °C (27 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry−1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry−1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
Lake Louise 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry−3 to 9 °C (27 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Chance of snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Lake Louise on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Lake Louise snow forecast at 1,646 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
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 Lake Louise in the village (1,646 m / 5,400 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 2 to 18 °C (36 to 64 °F) and the freezing level near 3,900 m (12,800 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 17 °C (63 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,900 m (12,800 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
Lake Louise hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Lake Louise in the next 24 hours.
Lake Louise 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Dry2 to 18 °C (36 to 64 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry3 to 18 °C (37 to 64 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry4 to 19 °C (39 to 66 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
Lake Louise 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Chance of snow2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chance of snow3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Lake Louise in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Lake Louise?
- Province
- Alberta
- Country
- Canada
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Canadian Rockies
- Village
- 1,646 m
- Top lift
- 2,637 m
- Vertical
- 991 m
- Lifts
- 13
- Season
- Early November to Early May
- Airports
- Calgary (YYC)
- Website
- www.skilouise.com
About Lake Louise
Lake Louise is one of three ski areas in Banff National Park, alongside Sunshine Village and Mt Norquay. People have skied here since the 1920s, and the first lift was built in 1954.
The resort reports 170 named runs across five mountain faces, with a vertical of 991 m and a longest run of 8 km. It hosts FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races.
When does it snow in Lake Louise?
In Lake Louise, snow falls on about 12 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days | 10 days | 11 days | 10 days | 7 days | 4 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 10 days | 11 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow forecasts near Lake Louise
Sunshine VillageNo snow this weekKicking HorseOut of seasonRevelstoke Mountain ResortNo snow this weekFernieOut of seasonSources: Lake Louise mountain stats, Wikipedia, J2Ski: Lake Louise season dates