Banff January

Hi, Im going to Banff in the middle of January. Could anyone give me idea on what the conditions should be like, including things like how windy it gets, how much layering I should need?

I know it gets pretty chilly but Chilly in the french alpes vs chilly in canada could be two completely different things.

Thanks guys!

haha the request ive been waiting for since i started on J2ski!! im going back for my 5th time this year for 3 months! Theres usually a week arounid mid january where it hits -30 and even -40 on occasion, the usual time for a cold snap. Its not the cold you get here however it is a very "dry cold". Base layer, poloshirt, wicking layer, fleece, jacket usually does for me. Wind is at a minimum usually but at goats eye peak in sunshine and the peak of lake louise it can be quite exposed. There are plenty of sheltered areas when it snows and when it "winds"./ Where are you staying? I could answer banff questions all day haha

I'm also thinking of Banff next year, maybe mid Jan - April/May or something. Need some information on accomodation though. hard to get? where to look? help? :)

lol how much are you wanting to spend? you doing a season?

Ross

Ha Im only going for a week unfortunatly. Then im back to the french alpes for a couple of weeks in march.

So the snows pretty good then? I would imagine it to be quite icey though? I suppose there is limited chance of discovering powder at this time of year?
The snow quality is the main concern of mine as its so random across the alpes at that time of year. Well I am sure I will have a great time no matter what the snow is like.

I am staying at the Rocky Mountain Chalet as all our meals are included so we dont have to go out into the town if we are exhausted from the day on the mountain. Do you know much about this place?

Powder is not very likely as february-march are prime times however on the other hand it is not particularly icey as there is no chance in hell its going to see anywhere near zero on the mountain so the snow never "unfreezes" if you like. The chances are 100% of terrain will be open if the last couple of seasons are anything to go by and the terrain parks are starting to get up and running. If it is in the centre of Banff you are on to a winner. you will never be stuck for something to do and even if you are tired im sure you will make it out!

Super! I can live with out the powder if its not icey. Year after year i have headed out to the alps and rode a mountain of ice. This is never good. but just average snow I can live with!

lol who knows you may get lucky and get powder. if you want january powder may i suggest you head to whistler especially as its la nina year. I rekon they are in for a HUGE season!