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 November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Fernie is 11 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Fernie expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November 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 mean freezing level (1562m) is similar to the mid altitude of Fernie. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Fernie at the start of November but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Fernie during week one of November is -0.3°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.2°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 0
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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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