Base today25 inestimated at mid-mountain, 10,938 ft
measured 24 in at Red Mountain Pass · 8 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 NovGreat?+0.9 °C vs normal | Well above normal8 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 6–12 NovExceptional?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal17 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovExceptional?+0.3 °C vs normal | Well above normal21 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovExceptional?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal25 in · normally 15 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecExceptional?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal29 in · normally 20 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecExceptional?-0.6 °C vs normal | Well above normal32 in · normally 23 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 normal68th percentile
December
Well above normal68th percentile
January
Well above normal72nd percentile
February
Well above normal74th percentile
March
Well above normal79th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
52 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
37% near55% above
December
9%36% near55% above
January
30%62% above
February
25%68% above
March
20%73% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 52 in
The mountain
- Vertical4,425 ft 8,725 ft to 13,150 ft
- Skiable terrain2,000 ac
- Average snowfall167 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts20
- Marked runs157 62 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner26%16 mi
- Intermediate41%25 mi
- Advanced33%20 mi
Getting there
MTJ
Drive from Montroseregional airport
1 h 5470 mi
ABQ
Drive from Albuquerquemajor hub
7 h 35340 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gema little
Powderbarely
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountryoutstanding
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 | 11 in | 4 in – 22 in4–22 in | 53 in | -6 °C | 75% |
| DecemberDec | 28 in | 19 in – 36 in19–36 in | 66 in | -10 °C | 72% |
| JanuaryJan | 41 in | 30 in – 56 in30–56 in | 65 in | -10 °C | 72% |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 in | 39 in – 67 in39–67 in | 66 in | -9 °C | 64% |
| MarchMar | 58 in | 49 in – 74 in49–74 in | 66 in | -6 °C | 65% |
| AprilApr | 52 in | 28 in – 72 in28–72 in | 39 in | -2 °C | 66% |
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