Forecast today: Mainly cloudy
Check out the Ski Club’s holidays available in this resort
Most people base themselves there, especially if you’re looking for a livelier atmosphere as Lake Louise itself is very quiet. Along with Sunshine Village and Mt Norquay it forms the “Ski Big 3”, all of which are covered by the same lift pass and are linked by a bus service – although having a car will certainly help.
The Lake Louise ski area may be famous for hosting the Downhill World Cup each winter, but in reality the slopes are much more mellow. The frontside of the hill is a network of mostly green and blue terrain, but it does steepen towards the summit above the treeline. Similar terrain can be found under the Larch Express chairlift, which is also home to two top-to-bottom greens.
There’s a good beginner area at the foot of the hill and then good progression on to longer greens served by the Grizzly Express gondola. In good snow years, the Back Bowls offer some serious challenges for advanced skiers and snowboarders, just watch out for rocks early in the season. And of course there’s also the Sunshine Village and Mt Norquay ski areas to explore.
There are three options as to where to stay when coming to ski at Lake Louise.
The first is to stay in the impressive Fairmont Chateau Hotel right on the lake itself, the second is to stay in the quiet village of Lake Louise and the third is to base yourself in Banff.
We would recommend the first two if you’re looking for a quiet break and are not as concerned about skiing the other two ski areas. Staying in Banff may be 45 minutes from Lake Louise’s skiing, but it is one of the liveliest resort towns around. It has a fantastic selection of bars, restaurants and things to do – and because it is mostly a summer resort, there is lots of good value accommodation during the winter months.
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Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Mainly cloudy |
Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.8 cm | 3.2 cm | 6.1 cm | 3.6 cm | 2.4 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.4 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.4°c | -6°c | -7.4°c | -8.4°c | -10.2°c | -10.4°c | -11.2°c | -13.4°c | -12.2°c | -13°c | -15.2°c | -13.6°c | -14.8°c | -14°c | -11.8°c | -12.4°c | -9.8°c | -7.4°c | -8.4°c | -7.2°c | -5°c | -6.2°c | -6°c | -4°c | -4.8°c | -4.2°c | -2.2°c | -3.6°c |
Min temp | -5°c | -3.4°c | -4.8°c | -8°c | -8.6°c | -9.6°c | -11.8°c | -11.8°c | -12.8°c | -14.2°c | -13.4°c | -15.8°c | -17.4°c | -15.2°c | -16.6°c | -18.4°c | -14°c | -16.4°c | -18.2°c | -9.8°c | -13.6°c | -14.2°c | -7.2°c | -11.2°c | -12.6°c | -6°c | -9.8°c | -10.6°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c |
Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c | -6°c | -8°c | -8.6°c | -10.2°c | -11.8°c | -11.2°c | -13.6°c | -13.4°c | -13°c | -16.6°c | -20.3°c | -20°c | -18.4°c | -14°c | -12.4°c | -18.2°c | -9.8°c | -8.4°c | -14.2°c | -7.2°c | -6.2°c | -12.6°c | -6°c | -4.8°c | -10.6°c | -4.2°c | -3.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Overcast |
Freezing drizzle |
Occasional snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.1 cm |
Max temp | -2.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.4°c |
Min temp | -5°c | -3.4°c | -4.8°c |
Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 1.8 cm | 3.2 cm |
Max temp | -6°c | -7.4°c | -8.4°c |
Min temp | -8°c | -8.6°c | -9.6°c |
Feels like temp | -6°c | -8°c | -8.6°c |
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Weather | Mainly cloudy |
Rain/Snow shower |
Rain/Snow shower | Light snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Snow grains | Rather cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Rather cloudy | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Snow grains | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Rather cloudy |
Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 2 cm | 4.1 cm | 4.7 cm | 5.9 cm | 4.7 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.7 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.7 cm | 1 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | 1.8°c | 4°c | 3°c | -1.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c | -5.4°c | -4.4°c | -6°c | -8.6°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -9.2°c | -7.2°c | -8.6°c | -10.2°c | -7.2°c | -8°c | -8.2°c | -4.8°c | -5.4°c | -5.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.8°c | -2.2°c | -3°c | -3.2°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | 1.8°c | -0.4°c | -3°c | -1.2°c | -4°c | -7.4°c | -6°c | -9.8°c | -12.8°c | -8.6°c | -12.8°c | -15.2°c | -9.2°c | -14.4°c | -17.8°c | -10.2°c | -12.8°c | -16.4°c | -8.2°c | -11°c | -13.8°c | -5.2°c | -9.8°c | -12.2°c | -4.8°c | -8.4°c | -10.6°c | -3.2°c | -6.6°c |
Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -0.5°c | 2.7°c | -2.6°c | -4.4°c | -1.2°c | -6.4°c | -9.8°c | -10.6°c | -17.6°c | -13.5°c | -10.9°c | -20.4°c | -14.3°c | -14.3°c | -23.9°c | -10.2°c | -8°c | -16.4°c | -8.2°c | -9°c | -13.8°c | -5.2°c | -7.3°c | -12.2°c | -4.8°c | -6.7°c | -10.6°c | -6.8°c | -4.8°c |
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Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 2 cm |
Max temp | 1.8°c | 4°c | 3°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | 1.8°c | -0.4°c |
Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -0.5°c | 2.7°c |
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Wind | |||
Snow expected | 4.1 cm | 4.7 cm | 5.9 cm |
Max temp | -1.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c |
Min temp | -3°c | -1.2°c | -4°c |
Feels like temp | -2.6°c | -4.4°c | -1.2°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 11/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 24.4 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 101 cm |
Lower piste depth | 60 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 11 out of 11 |
Resort opening date | Fri 03 Nov 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 05 May 2024 |
After a tough start to the season, Canadian ski resorts have finally seen significant snowfall this week. Western Canada seems to have peaked in the latter part of the season with snow continuing to fall in the area. Whistler in particular reported 102cm on higher slopes this week. Big White also announced it is extending its ski season by a week due to the recent good snowfall. Eastern Canada has also seen some of the best conditions of the season this week. However, temperatures are expected to rise in the East which could see rainfall in lower altitudes.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for Canada French Alps can be found on Avalanche Canada’s webstie
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