Best time to ski Lake Louise
For the best snow, ski Lake Louise in November, October, and December. Those months bring 39% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Lake Louise snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 8,650 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Lake Louise's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: November, October, and December get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Lake Louise season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Lake Louise?
For the best snow, ski Lake Louise in November, October, and December. Those months bring 39% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Lake Louise?
November is typically the snowiest month at Lake Louise, with about 14% of the season's snow.
Does Lake Louise have good snow in December?
December brings about 12% of Lake Louise's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Lake Louise getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Lake Louise is forecast to get 1.5" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #41 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Saturday, Nov 7 with 0.9". Right now at mid-mountain it's 22°F, clear sky, with 8 mph wind.