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Banff & Beyond: Cross-Country Skiing the Canadian Rockies
The weather in the Canadian Rockies in the winter can range from comfortably cool to very cold. The first snow generally begins to fall in November.
Banff and the Bow Valley occasionally receive a weather pattern called a “Chinook,” where warm winds produce spring like temperatures that can last for a matter of days or even weeks.
The following chart of average temperatures in Banff will help you to prepare for your tour.
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MONTH |
Banff, Alberta |
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Temp. (High-Low) |
Mean Temp |
Average Monthly Precip. (inches) |
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NOV |
33 – 17 |
25 |
1.2 |
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DEC |
23 – 7 |
15 |
1.4 |
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JAN |
23 – 5 |
14 |
1.2 |
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FEB |
32 – 12 |
22 |
0.9 |
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MAR |
39 – 18 |
29 |
0.8 |
*The above are average temperatures. Actual temperatures may vary depending on developing weather patterns. Please consult a newspaper, the Internet, or local tourism office prior to your departure for current weather information.