Banff Sunshine vs Fernie — Snowfall Comparison

Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.

Banff Sunshine

Alberta, Canada

Elevation
2,730m / 8,957ft
Annual Snowfall
303cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
21%
Season Snowfall
200cm
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Fernie

British Columbia, Canada

Elevation
2,134m / 7,002ft
Annual Snowfall
337cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
47%
Season Snowfall
286cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthBanff Sunshine (cm)Fernie (cm)
November38.848.2
December40.164.4
January2244.4
February30.149.1
March35.847.1
April32.732.3

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Fernie receives more annual snowfall (337cm) compared to Banff Sunshine (303cm) — a difference of 34cm per year. The best month for powder at Banff Sunshine is December (21% probability), while Fernie's best is December (47% probability).