Base today10 inestimated at mid-mountain, 6,300 ft
measured 8 in at Stuart Mountain · 3 mi · 7,270 ft · read 1 Nov
57th percentile for this week of the year · usually 7 in, 1–16 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?+0.5 °C vs normal | Well below normal3 in · normally 5 in | no call | +0.5 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.3 °C vs normal | Well below normal6 in · normally 9 in | no call | -0.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal10 in · normally 12 in | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.1 °C vs normal | Well below normal13 in · normally 16 in | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.1 °C vs normal | Well below normal16 in · normally 20 in | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | Well below normal20 in · normally 25 in | no call | +1.0 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal26th percentile
December
Well below normal22nd percentile
January
Well below normal17th percentile
February
Well below normal15th percentile
March
Well below normal15th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
70 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
59% below33%
December
70% below23%
January
77% below17%
February
80% below14%
March
82% below12%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 70 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,600 ft 5,000 ft to 7,600 ft
- Skiable terrain950 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Lifts6
- Marked runs64 27 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner38%10 mi
- Intermediate35%9 mi
- Advanced28%7 mi
Getting there
MSO
Drive from Missoularegional airport
37 min12 mi
BZN
Drive from Bozemanmajor hub
3 h 46207 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powdera little
Groomersa little
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakingbarely
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 | 13 in | 7 in – 20 in7–20 in | 62 in | -3 °C | 52% |
| DecemberDec | 32 in | 24 in – 40 in24–40 in | 109 in | -6 °C | 50% |
| JanuaryJan | 51 in | 41 in – 65 in41–65 in | 100 in | -5 °C | 49% |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 in | 52 in – 82 in52–82 in | 89 in | -6 °C | 51% |
| MarchMar | 72 in | 55 in – 92 in55–92 in | 67 in | -2 °C | 48% |
| AprilApr | 70 in | 54 in – 92 in54–92 in | 42 in | 1 °C | 46% |
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