Fernie Alpine Resort ski resort

📷 Fernie Alpine Resort

North America

Fernie Alpine Resort

18

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 11

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

0.1cm

Past 48 Hours

0.7cm

Past 10 Days

8.5cm

14-Day Forecast

28.8cm

Snow Depth

5cm

Updated: Apr 12, 6:02 PMWeather at base: 1068m

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
Vertical3500m
Lifts10
Runs142
Skiable Area2504 acres
Avg Snowfall345 inches / 875 cm
CountryCanada

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
18
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Current conditions at Fernie Alpine Resort are overcast with a temperature of 0°C. You have a solid base of 203cm, but there's been only 1cm of new snow in the past week. The next 14 days look promising with an average forecast of around 20cm of fresh powder.

AI-generated summary

Depth

214cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:02 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2134mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM

8cm
24h
29cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
8
Prev10d
0.1
Now12
M13
1.2
T14
10.5
W15
12
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:02 PM UTC

Base

1068m

Temp

6.5°C

Wind

4.7km/h

Snow Depth

203cm

14-Day Forecast

16.7cm

Mid-Mountain

1601m

Temp

3°C

Wind

5km/h

Snow Depth

203cm

14-Day Forecast

16.9cm

Summit

2134m

Temp

-0.5°C

Wind

4.7km/h

Snow Depth

203cm

14-Day Forecast

19.6cm

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2134m)

ECMWF
28.8cm
GFS
17.4cm
GEM
18cm
JMA
19.8cm
ICON
1cm
Météo-Fr
16.3cm
SnowSure™
16.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

🌧️

4.3°

-4.9°

0.1cm

Mon

13

🌧️

4.4°

-7.2°

Tue

14

❄️

-1.6°

-5.3°

1.2cm

Wed

15

❄️

-2°

-7.2°

10.5cm

Thu

16

❄️

-4.6°

-10.5°

12cm

Fri

17

0.2°

-13.9°

Sat

18

1.8°

-11.5°

Sun

19

☁️

4.1°

-14.4°

Mon

20

🌧️

2.7°

-7.2°

0.1cm

Tue

21

☁️

5.5°

-5.2°

Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:02 PM UTC

265.8cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+6%

vs 5-Year Avg

250.9cm avg by now

-7%

vs 30-Year Avg

285.4cm avg by now

250.9cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined compared to the 30-year average, with the 5-year mean at 224.4 cm versus the long-term average of 255.4 cm. The current season's snowfall is slightly above the recent 5-year average (102%) but remains below the 30-year norm (89%), indicating a persistent downward trend. Notably, the 2021 season was an outlier with significantly higher snowfall, while other recent years have generally fallen below historical averages, highlighting increased variability and a potential shift toward lower snowfall totals.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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