Base today3 inestimated at mid-mountain, 9,333 ft
measured 3 in at Lone Mountain · 1 mi · 8,810 ft · read 1 Nov
29th percentile for this week of the year · usually 6 in, 0–14 in in nine seasons of ten
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 NovPoor bet?+1.9 °C vs normal | Well below normal6 in · normally 11 in | no call | +1.9 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?+1.0 °C vs normal | Well below normal10 in · normally 16 in | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+2.1 °C vs normal | Well below normal15 in · normally 18 in | no call | +2.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+1.5 °C vs normal | Well below normal18 in · normally 23 in | no call | +1.5 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?+1.2 °C vs normal | Well below normal22 in · normally 27 in | no call | +1.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+0.8 °C vs normal | Well below normal26 in · normally 30 in | no call | +0.8 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal24th percentile
December
Well below normal22nd percentile
January
Well below normal19th percentile
February
Well below normal19th percentile
March
Well below normal22nd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
77 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
62% below31%
December
65% below27%
January
70% below22%
February
71% below22%
March
69% below23%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 77 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,666 ft 7,500 ft to 11,166 ft
- Skiable terrain5,850 ac
- Average snowfall400 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts45
- Marked runs456 148 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner27%40 mi
- Intermediate38%56 mi
- Advanced35%51 mi
Getting there
BZN
Drive from Bozemanregional airport
1 h 1152 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powderstrongly
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakingstrongly
Villageoutstanding
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 | 20 in | 12 in – 30 in12–30 in | 57 in | -7 °C | 56% |
| DecemberDec | 37 in | 29 in – 47 in29–47 in | 69 in | -11 °C | 51% |
| JanuaryJan | 51 in | 43 in – 64 in43–64 in | 65 in | -10 °C | 51% |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 in | 54 in – 81 in54–81 in | 68 in | -10 °C | 49% |
| MarchMar | 74 in | 61 in – 93 in61–93 in | 75 in | -6 °C | 49% |
| AprilApr | 77 in | 64 in – 102 in64–102 in | 59 in | -3 °C | 44% |
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