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Fernie Long-Range Snow Forecast - 8th March 2026

Fernie Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 08 March 2026 06:45 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Fernie

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 8 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Fernie Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Fernie?

Fernie Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,500m)
Next Snow Expected8 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days108cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Fernie

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

100cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,670m to resort level (1,070m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 08 March 2026 12:50 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 28cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Fernie over the next 4 days.

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Fernie Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Fernie from OpenMeteo(GEM)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
08
Snow

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,593m to 1,224m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Mon
09
Light Snow

1cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (1,070m).

Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Tue
10
Clear

1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (1,070m).

Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Wed
11
Snow

24cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (1,070m).

Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Thu
12
Snow

1cm to 27cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,424m to resort level (1,070m).

Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Fri
13
Snow

11cm to 25cm New Snow
Heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,578m to resort level (1,070m).

Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Sat
14
Cloud

up to 19cm New Snow
Patchy heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,670m to 1,408m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 4℃

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 06:45 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Fernie, Canada at 1,070m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Forecast near Fernie

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Fernie
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Castle Mountain5cm 142cm

Snow Reliability

Fernie is known for its reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of over 8 meters annually. Skiers can expect good snow depth throughout the season, but it's always best to check the latest conditions on J2Ski.

Off-Piste Safety in Fernie

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Fernie, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.