Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Mesa Lakes · 5 mi · 10,160 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 NovPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +1.5 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | About normal4 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | Above normal7 in · normally 7 in | no call | +0.7 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+0.2 °C vs normal | Above normal10 in · normally 9 in | no call | +0.2 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?+0.1 °C vs normal | Above normal12 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | Above normal15 in · normally 14 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Above normal58th percentile
December
Above normal56th percentile
January
Above normal56th percentile
February
Above normal58th percentile
March
Well above normal63rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
34 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
21%43% near36% above
December
23%42% near35% above
January
21%45% near35% above
February
19%45% near36% above
March
13%47% near40% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 34 in
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 | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 7 in | 2 in – 12 in2–12 in | 34 in | -2 °C | 69% |
| DecemberDec | 19 in | 11 in – 26 in11–26 in | 48 in | -7 °C | 69% |
| JanuaryJan | 27 in | 17 in – 44 in17–44 in | 53 in | -7 °C | 67% |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 in | 24 in – 50 in24–50 in | 50 in | -6 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 40 in | 30 in – 57 in30–57 in | 48 in | -2 °C | 64% |
| AprilApr | 34 in | 20 in – 53 in20–53 in | 32 in | 1 °C | 60% |
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