Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Emery Creek · 19 mi · 4,340 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?+0.4 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.4 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.8 °C vs normal | Well below normal1 in · normally 3 in | no call | +1.8 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal2 in · normally 8 in | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal5 in · normally 11 in | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal8 in · normally 16 in | no call | +1.4 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal25th percentile
December
Well below normal20th percentile
January
Well below normal15th percentile
February
Well below normal12th percentile
March
Well below normal12th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
43 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
58% below33%
December
70% below23%
January
77% below17%
February
81% below13%
March
82% below13%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 43 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,353 ft 4,464 ft to 6,817 ft
- Skiable terrain3,000 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Lifts16
- Marked runs137 52 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner19%10 mi
- Intermediate53%28 mi
- Advanced28%14 mi
Getting there
FCA
Drive from Kalispellregional airport
36 min19 mi
GEG
Drive from Spokanemajor hub
5 h 44275 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
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
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 | 5 in | 2 in – 13 in2–13 in | 41 in | -5 °C | 43% |
| DecemberDec | 31 in | 20 in – 45 in20–45 in | 65 in | -9 °C | 44% |
| JanuaryJan | 46 in | 33 in – 63 in33–63 in | 65 in | -8 °C | 44% |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 in | 42 in – 71 in42–71 in | 49 in | -8 °C | 46% |
| MarchMar | 59 in | 42 in – 76 in42–76 in | 38 in | -4 °C | 44% |
| AprilApr | 43 in | 25 in – 64 in25–64 in | 13 in | 0 °C | 42% |
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