Historical Weather

Given Fernie’s location, it is often said that it has its own micro-climate. Most winters see an abundant snowfall - 360cm within town limits and up to 875cm on ski hills. The mountain range surrounding Fernie protects it from extreme temperatures, which means that the average winter temperature is, on average, around -11°C. The mountains also help protect Fernie from wind, which helps keep the town and surrounding area frost free.

Below is an overview of the precipitation seen in Fernie per skiing-season month, over a thirteen year period.