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Fernie Alpine Resort Snow Report
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5 — closed April 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 11
5d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Fernie Alpine Resort is projected to open December 5, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March54cm avg · last season 34.5
- #2February45cm avg · last season 34.2
- #3January55cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 10 Mar – 16 Mar · last season 40.1
- #2 24 Mar – 30 Mar · last season 37.2
- #3 3 Mar – 9 Mar · last season 35.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 12:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
142 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Fernie Alpine Resort Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
Drive conditions
Caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared
caution — Traction rules or slick pavement nearby, so go prepared. Winter tyres are required on designated routes near Fernie Alpine Resort, specifically on Highway 3 (Crowsnest). 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.
Winter tyres required
Winter tyres required on designated routes near here (statutory, not live chain control): Highway 3 (Crowsnest).
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Statutory. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Avalanche
Early Season
Avalanche Canada
Avalanches hazard may exist where there is snow. Pack a transceiver, shovel, and probe, and factor avalanches into your trip plan. Daily avalanche forecasts will begin November 25 at 4 PM.
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.
Live Conditions
Webcams & Proof of Powder
4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
Frequently asked questions about Fernie Alpine Resort
- Did it snow at Fernie Alpine Resort in the last 24 hours?
- No new snow has been reported at Fernie Alpine Resort in the last 24 hours.
- When did it last snow at Fernie Alpine Resort?
- The most recent snowfall at Fernie Alpine Resort was on 2026-10-11.
