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
Fernie
British Columbia, Canada
- Elevation
- 2,134m / 7,002ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 337cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 47%
- Season Snowfall
- 286cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Banff Sunshine (cm) | Fernie (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 38.8 | 48.2 |
| December | 40.1 | 64.4 |
| January | 22 | 44.4 |
| February | 30.1 | 49.1 |
| March | 35.8 | 47.1 |
| April | 32.7 | 32.3 |
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).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Banff Sunshine's snowiest month has been December, averaging 40.1cm but ranging from a lean 25cm in the driest winter to 75cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Fernie, the snowiest month is December, averaging 64.4cm and spanning 48cm to 102cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.