Lake Louise 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.
Lake Louise
Alberta, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,637m / 8,652ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 321cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 20%
- Season Snowfall
- 212cm
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 | Lake Louise (cm) | Sun Peaks (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 43.3 | 54.2 |
| December | 43.1 | 58.5 |
| January | 27.3 | 45.2 |
| February | 34.4 | 40.9 |
| March | 34.9 | 41.3 |
| April | 28.8 | 33.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Sun Peaks receives more annual snowfall (322cm) compared to Lake Louise (321cm) — a difference of 1cm per year. The best month for powder at Lake Louise is November (20% 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, Lake Louise's snowiest month has been November, averaging 43.3cm but ranging from a lean 20cm in the driest winter to 82cm 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.