Fernie Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Fernie
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This is the Snow Forecast for Fernie, Canada for 10 days from 15 March.
Updated 16 March 2025 07:30 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 18cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Fernie.
Forecast for today in Fernie
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then fair, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 16 March 2025 07:41 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Fernie over the next 2 days.
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Fernie Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,930m | -4℃
 +1cm
| -3℃
 +13cm
| -2℃
+4cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| -2℃
| -2℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
+4cm
|
| 1,500m | -1℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+13cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 0℃
+6cm
| 0℃
+9cm
|
| 1,070m | 3℃
| 3℃
+4cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 5℃
+2cm
| 4℃
 |
| Snow Line | 1,070m | varying 1,270m | varying 1,362m | varying 1,162m | 1,132m | varying 1,547m | varying 1,516m |
| Max Town | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -2℃ | -6℃ | -7℃ | -9℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Fernie Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then fair, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
4cm to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,270m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,362m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,162m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
20
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,547m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,516m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Fernie, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Fernie, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Fernie Snow Forecast updated at 07:30 AEDT, next update expected 10:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Fernie
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | 10cm | 18cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fernie
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fernie, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fernie, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Fernie is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Fernie will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Fernie for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.