Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well above normal65th percentile
December
Well above normal64th percentile
January
Well above normal66th percentile
February
Well above normal62nd percentile
March
Well above normal64th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
34 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical1,650 ft 8,200 ft to 9,850 ft
- Skiable terrain1,600 ac
- Average snowfall250 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts5
- Marked runs57 23 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%5 mi
- Intermediate36%8 mi
- Advanced44%10 mi
Getting there
MTJ
Drive from Montroseregional airport
1 h 4465 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
5 h 14257 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
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakinga little
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7 in | 2 in – 12 in | 34 in | -2 °C | 69% |
| December | 19 in | 11 in – 26 in | 48 in | -7 °C | 69% |
| January | 27 in | 17 in – 44 in | 53 in | -7 °C | 67% |
| February | 35 in | 24 in – 50 in | 50 in | -6 °C | 60% |
| March | 40 in | 30 in – 57 in | 48 in | -2 °C | 64% |
| April | 34 in | 20 in – 53 in | 32 in | 1 °C | 60% |
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