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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

26 March 2025

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 1829 metres

Mix of rain, sleet and snow

0°C

O 1
Morning

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1814 metres

Overcast with some snowfall

1°C

Zo 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2600 metres

Grey world due to fog or fog patches

6°C

Zo 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2371 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

3°C

Zo 2

27 March 2025

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2373 metres

Cloudy, grey and drizzling

0°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2120 metres

Heavy showers with occasional sunshine

1°C

N 2
Midday

Expectation 3 mm

0-degree limit 2056 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

3°C

N 2
Evening

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 1397 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-1°C

No 2

26 March 2025

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2040 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-1°C

Zw 1
Morning

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2007 metres

Overcast with some snowfall

0°C

Z 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2607 metres

Grey world due to fog or fog patches

4°C

Zw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2365 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

1°C

Zw 1

27 March 2025

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2308 metres

Slippery conditions due to black ice or freezing rain

0°C

Zo 1
Morning

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2191 metres

Wet snow with occasional sunshine

0°C

Zo 2
Midday

Expectation 3 mm

0-degree limit 2241 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

1°C

Zo 2
Evening

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 1482 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-3°C

Ono 2

14-day weather forecast for Banff

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-5°C / 4°C
2 mm
Zo 3

1009 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 4°C
3 mm
Ozo 3

1033 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 3°C
4 mm
Zw 4

1091 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-5°C / 3°C
2 mm
Wzw 3

920 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-6°C / 5°C
2 mm
Zzw 3

884 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 5°C
2 mm
Zzw 3

1066 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-3°C / 6°C
3 mm
Zzw 3

1260 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 6°C
3 mm
Zzw 3

1152 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 April 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-3°C / 4°C
3 mm
Zzo 3

1171 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 March 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 4°C
2 mm
Zo 3

1031 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-5°C / 2°C
3 mm
Zo 3

830 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C / 0°C
4 cm
O 3

872 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2025
Mix of rain, sleet and snow
-2°C / 3°C
9 mm
N 2

1110 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2025
Grey world due to fog or fog patches
0°C / 6°C
1 mm
Zo 3

1761 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2025
Grey world due to fog or fog patches
-1°C /4°C
1 mm
Zw 2

1970 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2025
Overcast with some snowfall
-5°C /1°C
9 cm
Ono 2

1136 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-2°C
4 cm
Ozo 2

998 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-1°C
3 cm
Zw 2

881 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-1°C
2 cm
Zw 2

1009 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 March 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /0°C
2 cm
Zzw 3

1031 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-1°C
3 cm
Zw 3

1171 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-1°C
3 cm
Z 3

1033 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-2°C
4 cm
Zw 4

1091 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-2°C
2 cm
Wzw 3

920 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /0°C
3 cm
Zw 3

1152 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /1°C
3 cm
Zw 3

1260 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /0°C
2 cm
Zw 3

1066 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-1°C
2 cm
Zw 3

884 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: 52 cm

Valley: 45 cm

  • Snow depth valley 45
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Banff Mount Norquay

Snow depth valley 45
Number of km 17
Snow depth mountain 52
Number of lifts open 5
Type of snow griffig
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 24 March 2025
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.