Lake Louise snow report
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta offers over 4,200 skiable acres with 145 runs spread across four mountain faces. 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.
Terrain mix: 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.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Lake Louise -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Lake Louise in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Lake Louise reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Lake Louise
Where does the snow data for Lake Louise come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Lake Louise?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Lake Louise?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Lake Louise.