Banff 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 April 2026 05:46 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Banff
48-hours from 22 April.
See below for forecast detail
Banff Snow Forecast updated at 05:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Banff
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,191m to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Banff
Max -1℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
1cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then clear sky, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,160m).
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 15% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SE Calm | 15% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 30% | |
| Wed | 10:00 |  | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Calm | 40% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SE Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 23:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | NW Light | 70% |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
Snow Forecast near Banff
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakiska | 14cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Banff Mount Norquay | 4cm | 7cm |
Banff Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Banff.
This Snow Forecast for Banff, 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 Banff, on any given piste 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
Banff typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 300 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.