Weather today, few clouds
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from .
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Lake Louise.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Lake Louise impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
The Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta is surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, including the following notable mountain ranges and aspects:
1. Mount Temple: Located to the south of Lake Louise, Mount Temple is the highest peak in the Lake Louise area, reaching an elevation of 3,543 meters (11,624 feet).
2. Mount Fairview: Situated to the north of Lake Louise, Mount Fairview is a prominent peak that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Louise itself.
3. Paradise Bowl: This popular ski area at Lake Louise is known for its wide-open slopes and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Victoria Glacier and Mount Lefroy.
4. Larch Valley: This area at Lake Louise is known for its beautiful larch trees that turn golden in the fall, providing a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.
5. The Back Bowls: Located on the backside of the resort, the Back Bowls offer challenging terrain and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Richardson and Pika Peak.
Overall, the Lake Louise Ski Resort offers a breathtaking alpine setting with a variety of mountain ranges and aspects to explore and enjoy.
The resort's best trails include the World Cup Downhill, Larch area's Ptarmigan Bowl, and the back bowls accessible from the Top of the World chairlift. An interesting fact is that the resort was originally named Laggan before it was renamed Lake Louise in 1890. For beginners, the resort's Sunny Side area offers gentle slopes and easy runs. A great spot for apres ski is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's Glacier Saloon, which offers live music and stunning views of the lake.
The ski area received " of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, few clouds
{u'ski_attitash': u'A chilly overnight low of 20.2\xb0F set the stage for a crisp December 19th at Attitash Mountain Resort, where the snowpack holds steady at 10.5 inches\u2014right on par with seasonal averages. While the past 24 hours brought just over 0.7 inches of new snow, light flurries continue to dust the trails, with up to an inch expected over the ... Read more