Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Snowslide Canyon · 3 mi · 9,720 ft · read 1 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovMarginal?-1.1 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -1.1 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?-0.8 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -0.8 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal8 in · normally 3 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 6 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?-0.9 °C vs normal | Well above normal13 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.9 °C |
| 4–10 DecExceptional?-0.8 °C vs normal | Well above normal18 in · normally 12 in | no call | -0.8 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well above normal70th percentile
December
Well above normal76th percentile
January
Well above normal85th percentile
February
Well above normal91st percentile
March
Well above normal90th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
19 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
12%33%56% above
December
26%66% above
January
16%78% above
February
13%81% above
March
12%82% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 19 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,300 ft 9,200 ft to 11,500 ft
- Skiable terrain777 ac
- Average snowfall260 in a season
- Lifts8
- Marked runs53 14 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner21%3 mi
- Intermediate52%7 mi
- Advanced27%4 mi
Getting there
PHX
Drive from Phoenixregional airport
3 h 10162 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gema little
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 5 in | 1 in – 15 in1–15 in | 28 in | -1 °C | 88% |
| DecemberDec | 20 in | 4 in – 32 in4–32 in | 53 in | -5 °C | 85% |
| JanuaryJan | 31 in | 14 in – 56 in14–56 in | 57 in | -5 °C | 84% |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 in | 20 in – 74 in20–74 in | 53 in | -4 °C | 81% |
| MarchMar | 46 in | 22 in – 79 in22–79 in | 39 in | -2 °C | 82% |
| AprilApr | 19 in | 5 in – 55 in5–55 in | 11 in | 2 °C | 86% |
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