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: 9.8 °c
Min temp: -0.6 °c
Last snowed: Fri 03 Apr

Last Updated: Sat 04 Apr

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 9.8 °c
Min temp: -0.6 °c
Last snowed: Fri 03 Apr

Last Updated: Sat 04 Apr

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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	-7°c	1.6°c	-2.2°c	-6.1°c	2.8°c	-2.6°c	-4.6°c	4.1°c	1°c	-0.9°c	1°c	-5.2°c	-8.4°c	-1.8°c	-6.7°c	-8.8°c	-0.6°c	-4.8°c	-7.2°c	1°c	-3°c	-6°c	3°c	-2.2°c	-4.6°c	1.2°c	-3°c	-4.6°c	2.4°c	-1.7°c
Feels like temp	-6.7°c	-1.7°c	1.6°c	-6.1°c	2.5°c	4.7°c	-4.6°c	3.7°c	5.4°c	-5.4°c	-1.3°c	-3.9°c	-8.4°c	-1.8°c	-3.9°c	-8.8°c	-0.6°c	1.2°c	-7.2°c	0.9°c	3°c	-6°c	2.6°c	1.7°c	-4.6°c	-1.7°c	-1.6°c	-8°c	2.1°c	2.1°c

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Max temp	1.6°c	4.8°c	4.4°c
Min temp	-7°c	1.6°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-6.7°c	-1.7°c	1.6°c

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Max temp	2.8°c	6°c	5.2°c
Min temp	-6.1°c	2.8°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-6.1°c	2.5°c	4.7°c

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Max temp	4.1°c	8°c	7.3°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	4.1°c	1°c
Feels like temp	-4.6°c	3.7°c	5.4°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	2.3 cm
Max temp	3.3°c	3.7°c	1°c
Min temp	-0.9°c	1°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-5.4°c	-1.3°c	-3.9°c

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Snow expected	0.8 cm	1.1 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	-1.8°c	0°c	-0.8°c
Min temp	-8.4°c	-1.8°c	-6.7°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-1.8°c	-3.9°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Snow grains
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	2°c	1.4°c
Min temp	-8.8°c	-0.6°c	-4.8°c
Feels like temp	-8.8°c	-0.6°c	1.2°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	1°c	3.8°c	3.4°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	1°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	0.9°c	3°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	3°c	4.8°c	4°c
Min temp	-6°c	3°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	2.6°c	1.7°c

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Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.3 cm	1.7 cm
Max temp	1.2°c	2.8°c	2.1°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	1.2°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-4.6°c	-1.7°c	-1.6°c

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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	4.6°c	4.2°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	2.4°c	-1.7°c
Feels like temp	-8°c	2.1°c	2.1°c

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Max temp	7°c	9.8°c	9.6°c	7.6°c	10.8°c	10.2°c	9°c	13.3°c	12.9°c	8.6°c	8.8°c	6.4°c	2.8°c	4.2°c	3.7°c	4.2°c	6.4°c	6°c	6°c	8.4°c	8.4°c	8°c	9.6°c	9.2°c	6.8°c	7.7°c	7.2°c	8°c	9.6°c	9.6°c
Min temp	-0.6°c	7°c	3.4°c	0.2°c	7.6°c	3.4°c	1.7°c	9°c	6.6°c	5.4°c	6.4°c	1°c	-2.6°c	2.8°c	-0.6°c	-3.1°c	4.2°c	1°c	-1.2°c	6°c	2.9°c	0.1°c	8°c	3.6°c	1.2°c	6.8°c	3.2°c	1.6°c	8°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	-0.6°c	4.8°c	7.9°c	0.2°c	5.9°c	9.4°c	1.6°c	7.5°c	11.7°c	3.5°c	5.7°c	3.3°c	-2.6°c	-0.2°c	0.9°c	-3.1°c	1.7°c	3.8°c	-1.2°c	3.7°c	6.4°c	0.1°c	5.9°c	7.3°c	1.1°c	4.5°c	5°c	1.5°c	5.9°c	7.6°c

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Max temp	7.6°c	10.8°c	10.2°c
Min temp	0.2°c	7.6°c	3.4°c
Feels like temp	0.2°c	5.9°c	9.4°c

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Max temp	9°c	13.3°c	12.9°c
Min temp	1.7°c	9°c	6.6°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	7.5°c	11.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	8.6°c	8.8°c	6.4°c
Min temp	5.4°c	6.4°c	1°c
Feels like temp	3.5°c	5.7°c	3.3°c

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Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	2.8°c	4.2°c	3.7°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	2.8°c	-0.6°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	-0.2°c	0.9°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.2°c	6.4°c	6°c
Min temp	-3.1°c	4.2°c	1°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	1.7°c	3.8°c

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Max temp	6°c	8.4°c	8.4°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	6°c	2.9°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	3.7°c	6.4°c

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Max temp	8°c	9.6°c	9.2°c
Min temp	0.1°c	8°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	5.9°c	7.3°c

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Max temp	6.8°c	7.7°c	7.2°c
Min temp	1.2°c	6.8°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	1.1°c	4.5°c	5°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8°c	9.6°c	9.6°c
Min temp	1.6°c	8°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	1.5°c	5.9°c	7.6°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	03/04/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	0.3 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	246 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	100 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Spring snow
Lifts	Lifts open	9 out of 10
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Canada

Updated 24/03

The Coastals get hit with a mega period of cold and snowy weather through the course of this week, with this forecast period bookended by around 30cm over Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by another 20m on the weekend. Things will remain cold throughout, with the freezing line staying around or below 1,000m throughout – enough to boost upper slopes.

BC Interior will remain settled throughout this period, with temperatures floating around freezing at mid-mountain level. A brief flurry of snowfall will see in this forecast period, but barely enough to measure on the snowstake.

Over the Rockies, freezing weather over the Plains brings with it plummeting temperatures, with the freezing line hitting sea level through the middle of this week. Good snowfall will accompany this, bringing around 20cm down.

Finally, the St Lawrence has a mixed week, with temperatures floating around up to freezing and dropping to -13°C at times. A few flurries of snow will fall at times throughout the week, too.

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