DISCOVERY SKI AREA

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SKI AREAS • MONTANA

DISCOVERY SKI AREA

May 8, 2024

56.0" Snowpack (78% of Normal)

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37° Heavy Snow and Breezy

6 to 9 inches over macdonald pass, homestake pass and georgetown lake forecasted

Winter Weather Advisory
Until 2024-05-08T11:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches over MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass and Georgetown Lake. 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations, including Butte, Anaconda and Philipsburg. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over will cause blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. A period of moderate to heavy snow is possible between midnight and 6am Wednesday.

The ski area reports 5" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 56.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 68 inches, but can be as high as 111 inches.

Weather today, snow. the snow could be heavy at times. high near 37. breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. chance of precipitation is 100%. new snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible. A snow storm is incoming, with 6 to 9 inches over macdonald pass, homestake pass and georgetown lake forecasted.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	78%
Max Recorded Snowpack	111"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	5"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	6 to 9 inches over macdonald pass, homestake pass and georgetown lake
Snowfall Next 5 Days	6 to 9 inches over macdonald pass, homestake pass and georgetown lake

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

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Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 18% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 56 inches.

Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Discovery Ski Area

Discovery Ski Area, located in Montana, offers a variety of terrain with 67 runs and 2,200 acres of skiable terrain. Some of the best trails include Limelight, Anaconda and Cooney. An interesting fact about the ski resort is that it was once a mining town and a portion of the ski area was used for mining. For beginners, the Catamount lift and the Jubilee beginner area are great options. The resort also has a ski school for those looking to improve their skills. For après ski, the Snowghost Tavern is a popular spot with a variety of food and drinks.

Terrain Overview

The Discovery Ski Area is located in the Flint Creek Range of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. The resort is surrounded by several significant mountain ranges, including the Anaconda Range to the east, the Pintler Range to the south, and the Bitterroot Range to the west.

Some of the prominent mountain aspects at Discovery Ski Area include the 8,158-foot Granite Peak, which is the highest point in Montana, as well as the surrounding peaks of Rumsey Mountain, Mount Evans, and Mount Davidson. These mountains offer a variety of challenging terrain for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.