Lake Louise
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Core Strengths
Lake LouiseOverall
Snow Quality
Expert
Overall
Rank
67
Rank in
Region
9
Rank in
State
2
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
ZRANKINGS EXCLUSIVE
120
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
195
Lake Louise Ski Area is ranked No. 195 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
6.2%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
0.0%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
62.2%Dump Potential Rank
195Lake Louise Ski Area is ranked No. 195 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
120
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Lake Louise Ski Area
Acreage
4,200 acresTotal Runs
139Longest Run
26,400 ftLifts
9Uphill Max
15,499 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
0Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
0Drive Time
121 minAirport
Calgary, AB
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
3250 ft
Base Elevation: 5400 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Lake Louise Ski Area
Lake Louise has a cold climate at high altitude and thus makes the most of its modest 169 inch average snowfall. Snow density in Alberta is as light as it gets. Powder on Louise's steep north side can accumulate over several days of light snowfalls due to vast terrain, limited lift access and low skier density.
Accumulation and PreservationLouise's snowfall is consistent, so it averages about 3/4 open at Christmas and is less than half open at Christmas in about 20% of seasons. Nonetheless Louise is liberal with opening terrain on a thin base and the best skiing is usually in the mid and late season. Louise's steepest terrain faces north, and thus preserves winter packed powder surfaces well into the spring. The south facing front side often has melt/freeze conditions by March. Louise usually stays open to late April and occasionally a week or two into May.