Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well above normal69th percentile
December
Well above normal71st percentile
January
Well above normal71st percentile
February
Well above normal73rd percentile
March
Well above normal76th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
52 inthe usual depth
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 11 in | 4 in – 22 in | 53 in | -6 °C | 75% |
| December | 28 in | 19 in – 36 in | 66 in | -10 °C | 72% |
| January | 41 in | 30 in – 56 in | 65 in | -10 °C | 72% |
| February | 54 in | 39 in – 67 in | 66 in | -9 °C | 64% |
| March | 58 in | 49 in – 74 in | 66 in | -6 °C | 65% |
| April | 52 in | 28 in – 72 in | 39 in | -2 °C | 66% |
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