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Lake Louise

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Lake Louise

Photo: ChodHound · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lake Louise plans to open November 6, 2026. The Environment Canada forecast for the next 1 days: 0.8 in of snow, highs of 37–43°F. Updated .

Not open yet

Planned opening: November 6, 2026. First scores land when the season data starts flowing.

Lake Louise snow forecast

Lake Louise8,670 ft · Alberta
Last 24 hours—No report yet
Next 3 days0.8″Forecast
Days 4–7—Forecast
  1. .8Today6

Forecast: Environment Canada · updated 1:05 pm MDT. Inches. Estimates.

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Lake Louise snow report

Base depth
0 in
Open-Meteo model, estimate
Summit depth
0 in
Open-Meteo model, estimate
Snow forecast, next 1 days
0.8 in
Environment Canada

Snow numbers come from public forecasts and snowpack stations, not the resort’s own report. For the resort’s snow report and open terrain, see the official site.

Lake Louise weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6SnowHigh 37°Low 30°Snow 0.8 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 25 mph, gusts 44 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 43°Low 37°Snow —Chance of precipitation 100%Wind 25 mph, gusts 44 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8MixedHigh 37°Low 19°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind 19 mph, gusts 31 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 1:05 PM MDT.

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Roads and traffic to Lake Louise

Live road conditions, closures and chain rules: 511 Alberta.

Opening day and season

Lake Louise plans to open November 6, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow.

Lifts, hours and tickets: official site.

The mountain

Summit
8,670 ft
Map data
Base
5,405 ft
Map data
Vertical
3,265 ft
Map data
Mapped runs
105
OpenStreetMap

Runs by difficulty: 18 easier, 30 more difficult, 57 most difficult.

Official site for lifts, hours and tickets.

Weather for Canadian resorts: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Shown in °F and inches for now.

Avalanche forecast near Lake Louise

For the backcountry around Lake Louise, read the official Avalanche Canada forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

Backcountry nearbyOfficial avalanche forecast for the Banff, East Side 93N, Field and nearby areas zone from Avalanche Canada

Avalanche danger · Banff, East Side 93N, Field and nearby areas

Official forecast from Avalanche Canada

No daily danger ratings yet. Avalanche Canada starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. avalanche.ca

Read the full forecast at Avalanche Canada

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Avalanche Canada.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

No recent station data for this spot.

What’s happening

  • Light snow forecast late this week near Lake Louise

    Automated forecast-summary posts say modest accumulations and cold nights near Lake Louise and Sunshine. Lower elevations may see rain or mixed precipitation.

    @portlandbriefly.bsky.social on Bluesky · Wed, Nov 4

From news and public posts. Not used in the score.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

When does Lake Louise open?

Lake Louise plans to open on November 6, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow, so check the resort's official site.

What's the weather at Lake Louise this week?

Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 1:05 PM MDT. Today: snow, high 37°, low 30°, 0.8 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 43°, low 37°; Sun: mixed, high 37°, low 19°. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

How much snow is Lake Louise getting?

The Environment Canada forecast has 0.8 in of snow at Lake Louise over the next 1 days (updated 1:05 PM MDT).

What ski passes work at Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is on the Ikon Pass and the Mountain Collective for 2026–27, per the official pass sites. Some partners limit days, so check your pass.

How big is Lake Louise?

Summit 8,670 ft, base 5,405 ft, vertical 3,265 ft, mapped runs 105. Mapped runs by difficulty: 18 easier, 30 more difficult, 57 most difficult. From OpenStreetMap map data.

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