Today is officially Groundhog Day and according to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow there will be six more […]

And now warming and rain loosening up those deadly layers increases the potential for avalanches.

Fernie’s ski season opening day was December 3rd and the stoke was high, the powder was deep and the snow […]

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Fernie and the Elk Valley. Storm after storm has blessed Fernie with […]

Environment Canada has issued an extreme Cold Warning for Fernie. The combination of this advancing Arctic airmass and overrunning Pacific […]

We should anticipate Fernie Factor potential with this front, the 20cm rule could be enacted for several days.

The snow was a creamy 20cm’s on top of a dense base. Fresh tracks were plentiful and with decent stability, all five bowls were opened.

Environment Canada has issued its second Snowfall Warning for Fernie in the past three days.

The combination of cooler temperatures and above-normal precipitation gives the potential for an early start to the ski season

The Fernie Factor escalates Fernie more than any other weather phenomenon. The hum of the town quickens, smiles abound and […]

This is the Fernie we’ve come to love and lured us here to the Lizard Range in the lower right hand corner. 44cm in the last 24 hours!

The work to open Polar Peak has begun! Fernie Ski Patrol and Lift Maintenance were up there Saturday, digging out the winch anchors to prepare for the winch cat.