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Ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
Fernie
A resort near the town of Fernie in southeastern British Columbia, known for its five alpine bowls along the Lizard Range.
Forecast updated , when it was 04:00 in Fernie (GMT-6).
Fernie snow forecast at 2,134 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 0–5 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Fernie at the top lift (2,134 m / 7,000 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–5 cm (0–2 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F), the freezing level near 3,200 m (10,500 ft) and gusts up to 44 km/h (27 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- −4 °C (25 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,200 m (10,500 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Fernie hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Fernie in the next 24 hours.
Fernie 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Fernie this week: Wednesday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snowPoor ski day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snowPoor ski day−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | CloudyPoor ski day−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · freezing level 1,450 m (4,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyBest day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,300 m (4,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyFair ski day−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Fernie 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Bluebird−13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Fernie on the upper mountain?
About 1 cm (0 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Fernie snow forecast at 1,052 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Fernie in the village (1,052 m / 3,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 3,200 m (10,500 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,200 m (10,500 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 11 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Fernie hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Fernie in the next 24 hours.
Fernie 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Fernie 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Bluebird−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Fernie in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Fernie?
- Province
- British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Canadian Rockies
- Village
- 1,052 m
- Top lift
- 2,134 m
- Vertical
- 1,082 m
- Lifts
- 10
- Season
- Early December to Mid-April
- Airports
- Canadian Rockies International (Cranbrook) (YXC), Calgary (YYC)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- skifernie.com
About Fernie
Fernie Alpine Resort sits on the Lizard Range near the town of Fernie. It has 145 named runs, five alpine bowls and tree skiing, served by 10 lifts.
The resort is operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. Its season usually runs from early December to mid-April.
When does it snow in Fernie?
In Fernie, snow falls on about 14 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 12 days | 12 days | 10 days | 4 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | <1 days | 6 days | 12 days | 14 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Fernie month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 13% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | 13 |
| February | 12 | 14% | −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) | 15 |
| March | 12 | 14% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 20 |
| April | 10 | 10% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 20 |
| May | 4 | 4% | 1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F) | 21 |
| June | 1 | 2% | 6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) | 22 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 10 to 23 °C (50 to 73 °F) | 29 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 10 to 23 °C (50 to 73 °F) | 27 |
| September | <1 | 1% | 5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F) | 24 |
| October | 6 | 8% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) | 20 |
| November | 12 | 14% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | 11 |
| December | 14 | 19% | −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) | 11 |
Snow in Fernie in October
In October, Fernie gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in November
In November, Fernie gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F). About 11 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in December
In December, Fernie gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F). About 11 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in January
In January, Fernie gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F). About 13 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in February
In February, Fernie gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in March
In March, Fernie gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in April
In April, Fernie gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Fernie in May
In May, Fernie gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Fernie?
Of the last ten winters in Fernie, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 24% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2022/23, about 20% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 14 June 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 112% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 123% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 89% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 101% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 91% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 124% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 80% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 97% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 85% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 98% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Fernie
Does Fernie have snow at Christmas?
Fernie had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Fernie have snow at New Year?
Fernie had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Fernie have snow in mid-February?
Fernie had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Fernie have snow at Easter?
Fernie had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 9 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Fernie?
It snows on about 81 days a year in Fernie at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Fernie?
December is the snowiest month in Fernie, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Fernie?
Of the last ten winters in Fernie, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 24% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 20% below average.
How cold does Fernie get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Fernie at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
How many bluebird days does Fernie get in winter?
From December to March, Fernie averages about 15 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Fernie?
The village or lowest lift at Fernie is at 1,052 m (3,500 ft) and the top lift is at 2,134 m (7,000 ft), a vertical drop of 1,082 m (3,600 ft).
When does the ski season start in Fernie?
The lifts at Fernie usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Fernie Alpine Resort mountain stats, Fernie Alpine Resort getting here by air, Wikipedia