Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal41st percentile
December
Well below normal38th percentile
January
Well below normal29th percentile
February
Well below normal25th percentile
March
Well below normal23rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
43 inthe usual depth
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 5 in | 2 in – 13 in | 41 in | -5 °C | 43% |
| December | 31 in | 20 in – 45 in | 65 in | -9 °C | 44% |
| January | 46 in | 33 in – 63 in | 65 in | -8 °C | 44% |
| February | 56 in | 42 in – 71 in | 49 in | -8 °C | 46% |
| March | 59 in | 42 in – 76 in | 38 in | -4 °C | 44% |
| April | 43 in | 25 in – 64 in | 13 in | -0 °C | 42% |
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