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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Fernie Alpine Resort

North America

Fernie Alpine Resort

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Powder Days

8

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:02 AM•Weather at base: 1068m

Overview

Fernie Alpine Resort is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Fernie Alpine Resort is located in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, and features over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain across five alpine bowls. The resort is known for its abundant natural snowfall, varied terrain suitable for all abilities, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Signature experiences include deep powder skiing, scenic mountain views, and a range of winter activities such as snowshoeing and fat biking. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, dining options, and a family-friendly base area.

Resort Info

Summit2134m
Base1068m
Vertical1066m
Lifts10
Runs142
Skiable Area2504 acres
Average snowfall345 inches / 875 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 5, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Griz Bar – A legendary après-ski spot at Fernie Alpine Resort, The Griz Bar is celebrated for its rustic charm, live music, and energetic atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2134mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

Base

1068m

Temp

14.2°C

Wind

7.9km/h

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Mid-Mountain

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2134m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Fernie Alpine Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Fernie Alpine Resort ranks #377 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −12% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#377 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −12% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Fernie averaged -12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 -8%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 −13%'23-24 −8%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Fernie Alpine Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
16 / 6
Sat, Aug 29
13 / 50.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
11 / 1
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 2
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 5
Wed, Sep 2
12 / 62.4mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00000.80.10000000000.71.10.6
Temp (°C)9151091382856147918118109
Wind (km/h)8161041481017941042736138
Gusts (km/h)395345234934375642203938375043395144

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2134m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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16.1°

5.9°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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13.4°

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16 km/h

Sun

30

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10.5°

1.1°

19 km/h

Mon

31

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15.5°

2.4°

10 km/h

Tue

1

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19.5°

4.7°

8 km/h

Wed

2

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11.7°

5.7°

15 km/h

Thu

3

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13.8°

2.7°

10 km/h

Fri

4

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14.2°

5°

18 km/h

Sat

5

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6.1°

3.5°

8 km/h

Sun

6

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10.4°

3.1°

10 km/h

Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Summer Conditions

Avalanche Canada

Regular avalanche forecasts have ended for the season and will resume in November. Avalanche danger may still exist in some high elevation areas.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

5 cameras nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Fernie Alpine Resort. The call is quiet, indicating clear off-season conditions with typical off-season pavement. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Fernie Alpine Resort

Morrissey road camera
MorrisseyReplay9.4 km · DriveBC
Hosmer road camera
HosmerReplay16.7 km · DriveBC
Elko - W road camera
Elko - WReplay19 km · DriveBC
Elko - E road camera
Elko - EReplay19 km · DriveBC
Elko - S road camera
Elko - SReplay19 km · DriveBC

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via DriveBC. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 244cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 294cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~246.4 cm. That's near the 5-year average (244 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% below the 30-year average (294 cm).

Fernie Alpine Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 356cm with an average of 145 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November55.9cm20 days26cm48cm11cm
December59.2cm22 days64cm86cm10.8cm
January54.9cm21 days94cm113cm9.4cm
February44.8cm18 days106cm122cm9.9cm
March53.5cm21 days115cm129cm9.1cm
April34.3cm17 days102cm119cm7.8cm
May19.8cm9 days47cm85cm6.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 5, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Fernie Alpine Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 320 cm (126 in), about 6% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

320 cm

10 El Niño winters · 6% below median

All-season median

339 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10320 cm303 cm – 340 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12409 cm322 cm – 425 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8386 cm319 cm – 423 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Fernie Alpine Resort

Where is Fernie Alpine Resort?
Fernie Alpine Resort is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Fernie Alpine Resort?
Fernie Alpine Resort runs from a base elevation of 1,068 m (3,504 ft) to a summit of 2,134 m (7,001 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,066 m (3,497 ft).
How big is Fernie Alpine Resort?
Fernie Alpine Resort has 2,504 acres (1,013 hectares) of skiable terrain, 142 marked runs and 10 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Fernie Alpine Resort?
Fernie Alpine Resort is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Fernie Alpine Resort?
Fernie Alpine Resort typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Fernie Alpine Resort get in a typical season?
Fernie Alpine Resort averages 345 inches / 875 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Fernie Alpine Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #377 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Fernie averaged -12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 -8%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.