Banff 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 May 2026 19:42 BST
2-Day Forecast for Banff
48-hours from 12 May.
See below for forecast detail
Banff Snow Forecast updated at 19:42 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Banff
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Banff are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Banff
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Fair. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 15℃ 59°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ 59°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 16:00 |  | Drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Rain showers. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Calm | 35% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Calm | 40% | |
| Wed | 20:00 |  | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 70% | |
Snow Forecast near Banff
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakiska | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 1cm - | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Banff Mount Norquay | - | 7cm 3in |
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.