Fernie ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

British Columbia, Canada · Base 3,504 ft · Summit 7,002 ft · Vertical 3,498 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Fernie snow report

Nov 15: closed; 6 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Status from the resort's snow report (skifernie.com); forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22 with 6 in. forecast over the next 7 days, most Wednesday with 2 in.

Suited to beginners and intermediates at 57% of normal, the calmest weeks start Jan 10 and Feb 28.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

23% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 48% intermediate and 29% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Fernie is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 23% · ■ Intermediate 48% · ■ Advanced 29%

118 mapped runs (about 51 miles) and 10 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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