It’s not even the first day of fall, but people in the mountains west of Calgary are getting an early taste of winter as rain showers turn to snow in Banff National Park.
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There was just a light dusting Tuesday morning in the Banff townsite, but further down the Trans-Canada at Lake Louise Ski Resort the snow has been piling up.
The white stuff started piling up at the Lake Louise Ski Resort early Tuesday, two days before the arrival of fall. (Lake Louise Ski Resort )
Spokesman Dan Markham says it’s a sign the ski season is around the corner.
“We haven’t quite gotten ready for the ski season, but people are calling to see how things are going. So people are getting excited and I guess we are not that far away from ski season,” he said.
The slopes won’t open until Nov. 10.
Environment Canada is forecasting snow in the Banff area at higher elevations for the next few days.
Environment Canada is forecasting rain turning to snow at higher elevations in the Banff Park area for next few days. (Lake Louise Ski Resort )
Snow is accumulating at the Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Park. (Lake Louise Ski Resort)
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A little snow shower up around Banff! #Canada pic.twitter.com/PGQAeVKtIm