Sunshine Village snow report
Sunshine Village
Sunshine Village ski resort in Alberta boasts an impressive 3,358 acres of skiable terrain, with 107 runs catering to all skill levels. The resort's best trails include the Delirium Dive, Wild West, and Goat's Eye Mountain. An interesting fact about this resort is that it was founded in 1928 by a Swiss-born mountain guide named Bruno Engler. For beginner skiers, a great suggestion would be the Strawberry beginner area, which offers gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. The best apres ski bar at Sunshine Village is the Chimney Corner Lounge, which features a cozy fireplace and great views of the mountains.
Terrain mix: Sunshine Village ski resort is located within the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. The resort is situated in the Banff National Park and is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks.
The main mountain range that Sunshine Village is a part of is the Continental Divide, which separates the watersheds that flow into the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. This range includes Mount Standish, Lookout Mountain, and Goat's Eye Mountain, all of which provide a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
Other notable mountain aspects of Sunshine Village include the Sunshine Meadows, a high alpine meadow area that offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Mount Assiniboine and Mount Bourgeau. The resort also has a variety of chairlifts and gondolas that provide access to different slopes and runs, as well as a backcountry area known as Delirium Dive, which offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
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 Sunshine Village -- 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 Sunshine Village in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sunshine Village reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sunshine Village
Where does the snow data for Sunshine Village 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 Sunshine Village?
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 Sunshine Village?
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 Sunshine Village.