Lake Louise 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 17:41 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Lake Louise

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Lake Louise Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Lake Louise?

Lake Louise Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,145m)
Next Snow Expected	7 May
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	2cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Lake Louise

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 14℃
Min -2℃

2cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,788m to resort level (1,650m).

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Lake Louise Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Lake Louise from OpenMeteo(GEM)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ Min 1℃
Sun 03	Clear sky.	Max 14℃ Min 0℃
Mon 04	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ Min -1℃
Tue 05	Clear sky.	Max 9℃ Min -2℃
Wed 06	up to 1cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow Line from 1,788m to resort level (1,650m).	Max 12℃ Min -2℃
Thu 07	up to 2cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (1,650m).	Max 12℃ Min -1℃
Fri 08	Clear spells.	Max 11℃ Min -2℃

This Snow Forecast for Lake Louise, 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 Lake Louise, 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.

Lake Louise Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Lake Louise, Canada at 1,650m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Lake Louise typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 200 cm. Frequent snowfall ensures excellent skiing conditions throughout the season, but be sure to check J2Ski for the latest updates.

Off-Piste Safety in Lake Louise

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Lake Louise, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.