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Fernie Snow Forecast - 23rd April 2025

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Fernie Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Fernie

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This is the Snow Forecast for Fernie, Canada for 9 days from 23 April.

Updated 23 April 2025 08:39 NZST.

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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 14℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Fernie has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Fernie from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wind
1,930m
7℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Mixed
1,500m
10℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
10℃
Shwrs
10℃
Fair
1,070m
14℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
19℃
Cloud
14℃
Shwrs
15℃
Fair
Snow Line
Max Town14℃15℃14℃19℃19℃14℃15℃
Min Town0℃1℃3℃2℃6℃7℃5℃

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 14℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 15℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 19℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

CloudRainMixedCloud

Cloudy first, rain then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 08:39 NZST, next update expected imminently.

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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.