March 16, 2026 FSA Grooming Report
CONDITIONS:
This morning temperatures are -6°C at cabin elevation with light winds. 7cm new snow in the past 24 hours. 69cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heigh at riding elevation is 270cm. Variable conditions up to 1540m elevation including mud, ice, and some open water running on trail. Upper staging now open at Coal Creek and Morrissey - please adhere to all posted signage.
Today: Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of early morning flurries, 60% chance of wet flurries or light rain mid-late afternoon. Snow level rising to near 1600-1700 meters. Minor accumulation of snow possible. Windy, possibly strong at times. High 3 or 4.
Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of light rain or wet flurries. Windy. Low 1 or 2.
GROOMING:
Corbin: Groomed March 14th from the staging area to the McClatchie.
Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Doug Dean and Summit Trail groomed last night. Upper staging open - please follow all posted signage.
Morrissey: Upper Morrissey, McEvoy, North Pipeline groomed last night. a Notch groomed yesterday. Upper staging open - please follow all posted signage.
Hartley: Groomed March 16th.
Ram: Shelter open. No grooming.
FSA Partner Spotlight
FERNIE FOX HOTEL
Operated by the Pauw family, The Fernie Fox Hotel is an independent hotel managed by an experienced team of hospitality professionals.
The hotel is run with value and convenience in mind and we invest regularly to ensure our guests have the best experience possible. Most recently we have renovated many of our rooms, added a great barbeque and sun deck as well as a modern kitchen and dining room for guests who want to cook their own meals.
With great parking, next to fuel / food, and conveniently located next to the highway the Fox is Fernie sledders hotel of choice.