Base today29 inestimated at mid-mountain, 11,944 ft
measured 24 in at Red Mountain Pass · 3 mi · 11,050 ft · read 1 Nov
above the 90th percentile for this week of the year · usually 6 in, 0–18 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?+0.9 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 6–12 NovSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal20 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?+0.3 °C vs normal | Well above normal25 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal29 in · normally 17 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecGreat?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal34 in · normally 22 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.6 °C vs normal | Well above normal39 in · normally 26 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well above normal72nd percentile
December
Well above normal70th percentile
January
Well above normal73rd percentile
February
Well above normal75th percentile
March
Well above normal79th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
61 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
36% near56% above
December
9%34%57% above
January
29%64% above
February
24%69% above
March
19%74% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 61 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,087 ft 10,400 ft to 13,487 ft
- Skiable terrain1,819 ac
- Average snowfall400 in a season
- Lifts1
- Marked runs1 0 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner0%0 mi
- Intermediate0%0 mi
- Advanced100%0 mi
Getting there
MTJ
Drive from Montroseregional airport
2 h 1570 mi
ABQ
Drive from Albuquerquemajor hub
5 h 42274 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderoutstanding
Groomersbarely
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingbarely
Villagebarely
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 | 12 in | 5 in – 24 in5–24 in | 55 in | -8 °C | 75% |
| DecemberDec | 35 in | 22 in – 46 in22–46 in | 78 in | -11 °C | 72% |
| JanuaryJan | 51 in | 38 in – 70 in38–70 in | 80 in | -11 °C | 72% |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 in | 48 in – 82 in48–82 in | 80 in | -11 °C | 64% |
| MarchMar | 72 in | 59 in – 97 in59–97 in | 66 in | -8 °C | 65% |
| AprilApr | 61 in | 31 in – 90 in31–90 in | 41 in | -4 °C | 66% |
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