Sunshine Village near Banff, Canada is closed today, December 2nd, due to avalanche hazards in the area. Parks Canada made the decision to close Sunshine’s access road yesterday warning that heavy snowfall has created an elevated risk for avalanches.
The resort is reporting 37″ over the last 7 days. That doesn’t seem like an excessive amount, but clearly the snowpack isn’t stable at the moment. It’s always a little ironic when a resort has to close because there’s too much snow. Such a bummer.
Hopefully the resort can get things back open tomorrow and everybody stays safe and healthy!
Stay safe out there, friends!
Sunshine Village is Closed Today December 1st.
Parks Canada is closing the access road immediately and for the entire day due to heavy snow and extreme avalanche risks. We are suspending operations today.
We apologize for any inconveniences pic.twitter.com/SW0L7LC3od
— Sunshine Village (@SunshineVillage) December 1, 2021
SUNSHINE UPDATE:
Due to the extreme Avalanche Hazard in Banff National Park, and out of an abundance of caution we at Banff Sunshine Village will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 2nd.
We are working to mitigate the risk and we will open on Friday, December 3rd. pic.twitter.com/JzjQA8p3FX
— Sunshine Village (@SunshineVillage) December 1, 2021