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Banff snow forecast

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What is the weather like in Banff in Canada, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Banff on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Banff during your winter holiday.

The weather in Banff

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Banff, located in the ski resort of Banff Mount Norquay in Canada. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Banff? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Banff

22 December 2024

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1422 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-1°C

W 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1141 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-2°C

Wzw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1654 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

1°C

Zw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1321 metres

Overcast

-3°C

Zzw 3

23 December 2024

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1130 metres

Overcast

-4°C

Wzw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1165 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

-4°C

Wzw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1530 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

0°C

Wzw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1252 metres

Clouds and clearings

-4°C

Wzw 2

22 December 2024

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1319 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-5°C

Wzw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1047 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-7°C

Wzw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1544 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-5°C

Zw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1212 metres

Overcast

-6°C

Zw 3

23 December 2024

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1023 metres

Overcast

-7°C

Wzw 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1043 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

-8°C

Wzw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1418 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-5°C

Wzw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1128 metres

Clouds and clearings

-7°C

Wzw 2

14-day weather forecast for Banff

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C / 1°C
1 cm
Zw 3

1011 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-5°C / 0°C
0 mm
Wzw 3

1058 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-6°C / 0°C
0 mm
Wzw 4

945 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-7°C / -2°C
1 mm
Zw 4

312 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-8°C / -2°C
1 mm
Zw 4

195 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-7°C / -2°C
1 mm
Zw 4

440 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-7°C / -2°C
1 mm
Wzw 4

348 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C / -2°C
1 cm
Zzw 3

418 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C / -4°C
1 cm
W 2

397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-9°C / -6°C
1 mm
W 2

131 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-13°C / -8°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

109 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-12°C / -8°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

218 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-11°C / -8°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

289 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 January 2025
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-11°C / -9°C
1 mm
Ono 2

153 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-5°C
1 cm
Zw 3

912 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-8°C /-5°C
0 mm
Wzw 3

938 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-9°C /-5°C
0 mm
Zw 3

827 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-10°C /-8°C
1 mm
Zw 4

312 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-11°C /-8°C
1 mm
Zw 5

195 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
1 mm
Zw 4

440 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2024
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-10°C /-7°C
1 mm
Zw 4

348 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-6°C
1 cm
Zw 3

418 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2024
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-8°C
1 cm
Wzw 3

397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2024
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-11°C /-9°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

131 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-13°C /-11°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

109 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-13°C /-10°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

218 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 January 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-12°C /-9°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

289 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 January 2025
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-13°C /-11°C
1 mm
O 2

153 metres

Snow depth in Banff

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Banff. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Banff Mount Norquay ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Banff.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 35 cm

Valley: 30 cm

  • Snow depth valley 30
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Banff Mount Norquay

Snow depth valley 30
Number of km 7
Snow depth mountain 35
Number of lifts open 4
Type of snow griffig
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 18 December 2024
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Banff

The weather report for Banff is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Banff. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.