Fernie

Scoring up to 11m of snowfall each winter, Fernie is home to some of Canada’s most reliable powder and a network of excellent tree runs.

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: -0.2 °c
Min temp: -15.6 °c
Last snowed: Fri 13 Mar

Last Updated: Sun 15 Mar

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: -0.2 °c
Min temp: -15.6 °c
Last snowed: Fri 13 Mar

Last Updated: Sun 15 Mar

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40%Intermediate

30%Advanced

Located three hours south of Calgary, close to the US border, Fernie is a popular destination that is famed for its powder skiing.

The mountain is divided into seven distinct zones, of which all (aside from the gentle slopes of the Lower Mountain) are home to excellent tree skiing and steeper terrain. The toughest challenges can be found in Currie Bowl and at Polar Peak – the latter is home to steep, above-treeline, double black diamond terrain.

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Pros and cons

Excellent steep terrain and tree skiing
Largest ski vertical in the Canadian Rockies
Option to either stay on the mountain or in the town of Fernie below

Can get busy at weekends with visitors from Calgary
Quite an old and slow lift system – only two high speed chairs
Upper bowls can take a while to reopen after heavy snowfall

On the Slopes

When staying here, you have the chance to stay either in the valley town of Fernie around five miles to the north, where there is more choice of accommodation and dining options, or on the hill itself. Kimberley resort is around 90 minutes away and combining the two during one trip is a popular option. The lower mountain offers up some very good groomed terrain for beginners and early intermediates, almost all of which is rated green. Above this however, there are few greens and most of the runs are much steeper. For long groomers head to the runs off the Timber Bowl Express, which drop over 650 vertical metres.

It is however, the tree and powder skiing that attract most people to Fernie. For the best trees head to Siberia or Timber Bowl, whilst the bowl below Polar Peak and Cedar Bowl offer more open skiing – these are ideal on sunny powder days.

In the Resort

There are two options when staying at Fernie. For maximum convenience base yourself at the Mountain Resort, located right at the foot of the slopes. Whilst it may make your trip up the hill quicker, there is not a huge amount going on up on the hill, especially in the evening.

For a more lively atmosphere, a good choice of accommodation and the best bars and restaurants in the area, base yourself down in the small town of Fernie itself. It is only five miles away and a bus service links it to the resort, but having a car here helps – especially as it means you will be able to explore other resorts nearby.

Getting to Fernie

Calgary lies around three and a half hours to the north of Fernie. Hiring a car will not only make this journey smooth, but it will also mean you can visit other resorts.

Calgary airport: 3.5 hours

Season Dates

Opens: December 5, 2025
Closes: April 12, 2026

Fernie Piste Map

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Min temp	-21.3°c	-9.8°c	-9.6°c	-9.4°c	-3.7°c	-2°c	-1.3°c	2.5°c	0.2°c	-0.1°c	3°c	1.3°c	0.8°c	3.8°c	2.3°c	0°c	3.6°c	1.4°c	0.1°c	5.4°c	1.5°c	-0.8°c	3.6°c	-1.6°c	-4.6°c	1°c	-4.3°c	-6.4°c	-0.4°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-21.3°c	-14.3°c	-11.2°c	-16.2°c	-8.8°c	-5.5°c	-6.1°c	-1.5°c	-1.1°c	-3.7°c	-0.8°c	0°c	-2.4°c	0.3°c	0.7°c	-2.9°c	0.7°c	1.7°c	-3.2°c	2.4°c	3.8°c	-4.3°c	0.2°c	0.8°c	-4.4°c	-2.5°c	-1.9°c	-10.6°c	-3.7°c	-2.7°c

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Max temp	-9.8°c	-5.3°c	-5.8°c
Min temp	-21.3°c	-9.8°c	-9.6°c
Feels like temp	-21.3°c	-14.3°c	-11.2°c

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Max temp	-3.7°c	0°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	-9.4°c	-3.7°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	-16.2°c	-8.8°c	-5.5°c

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Max temp	2.5°c	3.6°c	2.6°c
Min temp	-1.3°c	2.5°c	0.2°c
Feels like temp	-6.1°c	-1.5°c	-1.1°c

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Max temp	3°c	4.5°c	3.4°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	3°c	1.3°c
Feels like temp	-3.7°c	-0.8°c	0°c

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Max temp	3.8°c	5.2°c	4.4°c
Min temp	0.8°c	3.8°c	2.3°c
Feels like temp	-2.4°c	0.3°c	0.7°c

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Max temp	3.6°c	5.2°c	4.5°c
Min temp	0°c	3.6°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	-2.9°c	0.7°c	1.7°c

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Min temp	0.1°c	5.4°c	1.5°c
Feels like temp	-3.2°c	2.4°c	3.8°c

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Max temp	3.6°c	5.2°c	4°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	3.6°c	-1.6°c
Feels like temp	-4.3°c	0.2°c	0.8°c

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Max temp	1°c	2.8°c	1.6°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	1°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-4.4°c	-2.5°c	-1.9°c

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Max temp	-0.4°c	2°c	0.9°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-0.4°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-10.6°c	-3.7°c	-2.7°c

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Max temp	-5.8°c	-0.2°c	-0.7°c	1°c	5.8°c	5.4°c	7.8°c	9.3°c	8.6°c	8.4°c	10.3°c	9.4°c	9.2°c	11.2°c	10.6°c	8.8°c	11°c	10.1°c	10.4°c	13.4°c	12.3°c	9°c	10.6°c	9.9°c	6.2°c	8°c	7.2°c	4.4°c	6.8°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-15.6°c	-5.8°c	-3.7°c	-3.5°c	1°c	5.1°c	5.2°c	7.8°c	7.2°c	6.3°c	8.4°c	8.4°c	6.8°c	9.2°c	9.4°c	6.4°c	8.8°c	8.2°c	6.4°c	10.4°c	8.2°c	5.5°c	9°c	5.2°c	1.9°c	6.2°c	2.2°c	-0.2°c	4.4°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-15.6°c	-10.2°c	-4.6°c	-8.2°c	-3.5°c	2.1°c	2.9°c	5°c	6.2°c	5.2°c	6°c	7.4°c	6.4°c	7.2°c	8.6°c	6.3°c	6.6°c	8.2°c	5.3°c	8.5°c	10.7°c	4.5°c	6.5°c	7.6°c	-0.2°c	3.2°c	4.4°c	-3°c	1°c	3.5°c

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Max temp	-5.8°c	-0.2°c	-0.7°c
Min temp	-15.6°c	-5.8°c	-3.7°c
Feels like temp	-15.6°c	-10.2°c	-4.6°c

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Max temp	1°c	5.8°c	5.4°c
Min temp	-3.5°c	1°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	-8.2°c	-3.5°c	2.1°c

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Max temp	7.8°c	9.3°c	8.6°c
Min temp	5.2°c	7.8°c	7.2°c
Feels like temp	2.9°c	5°c	6.2°c

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Max temp	8.4°c	10.3°c	9.4°c
Min temp	6.3°c	8.4°c	8.4°c
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Max temp	9.2°c	11.2°c	10.6°c
Min temp	6.8°c	9.2°c	9.4°c
Feels like temp	6.4°c	7.2°c	8.6°c

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Max temp	8.8°c	11°c	10.1°c
Min temp	6.4°c	8.8°c	8.2°c
Feels like temp	6.3°c	6.6°c	8.2°c

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Max temp	10.4°c	13.4°c	12.3°c
Min temp	6.4°c	10.4°c	8.2°c
Feels like temp	5.3°c	8.5°c	10.7°c

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Max temp	9°c	10.6°c	9.9°c
Min temp	5.5°c	9°c	5.2°c
Feels like temp	4.5°c	6.5°c	7.6°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	6.2°c	8°c	7.2°c
Min temp	1.9°c	6.2°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	-0.2°c	3.2°c	4.4°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	4.4°c	6.8°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-0.2°c	4.4°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	1°c	3.5°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	13/03/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	7.1 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	257 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	100 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Heavy snow/snow crust
Lifts	Lifts open	9 out of 10
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

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Updated 10/03

good, steady, consistent snowfall hits the Coastals for probably the first time this season, with a foot falling over Tuesday and Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday evening before starting again on Thursday. After a brief pause towards the end of this week, snowfall returns over the weekend with another 15cm expected down. Temperatures will remain cold staying well below freezing throughout this period.

Similarly cold temperatures will be in play in the BC Interior, however things will remain mostly dry throughout this period. Things turn really cold over the Rockies, with steady snowfall over Thursday and Friday to bring around 20cm to the region.

Mild temperatures over the St Lawrence will drop considerably over Wednesday and into Thursday, however not before precipitation has had a chance to fall as rain. Cold temperatures then bring snowfall into the weekend helping to top things up heading deeper into spring.

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