Whistler Blackcomb vs Banff Sunshine — 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.
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,284m / 7,494ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 969cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 82%
- Season Snowfall
- 861cm
Banff Sunshine
Alberta, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,730m / 8,957ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 303cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 21%
- Season Snowfall
- 200cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Whistler Blackcomb (cm) | Banff Sunshine (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 167.3 | 38.8 |
| December | 184.1 | 40.1 |
| January | 198.3 | 22 |
| February | 107.8 | 30.1 |
| March | 129.6 | 35.8 |
| April | 74.3 | 32.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Whistler Blackcomb receives more annual snowfall (969cm) compared to Banff Sunshine (303cm) — a difference of 666cm per year. The best month for powder at Whistler Blackcomb is January (82% probability), while Banff Sunshine's best is December (21% 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, Whistler Blackcomb's snowiest month has been January, averaging 198.3cm but ranging from a lean 41cm in the driest winter to 345cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Banff Sunshine, the snowiest month is December, averaging 40.1cm and spanning 25cm to 75cm 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.