Is Fernie snowsure?
The snowiest week in Fernie is week 3 of December. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Fernie Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Fernie
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 16 cm | 4.9 days |
| January | 13 cm | 4.8 days |
| February | 16 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 13 cm | 4.8 days |
| April | 8 cm | 3.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Fernie during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Fernie is 4 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Fernie prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1560m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2416m) is well above the middle elevation of Fernie. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Fernie in the middle of May but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Fernie during week two of May with average maximum temperature 7.9°C and minimum temperature 5.1°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Fernie Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Fernie and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Fernie are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Fernie are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Fernie are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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