Banff Sunshine vs Sun Peaks — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Banff Sunshine
Alberta, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,730m / 8,957ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 303cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 21%
- Season Snowfall
- 200cm
Sun Peaks
British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,152m / 7,061ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 322cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 39%
- Season Snowfall
- 274cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Banff Sunshine (cm) | Sun Peaks (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 38.8 | 54.2 |
| December | 40.1 | 58.5 |
| January | 22 | 45.2 |
| February | 30.1 | 40.9 |
| March | 35.8 | 41.3 |
| April | 32.7 | 33.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Sun Peaks receives more annual snowfall (322cm) compared to Banff Sunshine (303cm) — a difference of 19cm per year. The best month for powder at Banff Sunshine is December (21% probability), while Sun Peaks's best is December (39% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Banff Sunshine's snowiest month has been December, averaging 40.1cm but ranging from a lean 25cm in the driest winter to 75cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Sun Peaks, the snowiest month is December, averaging 58.5cm and spanning 36cm to 87cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.