MOONLIGHT BASIN

SKI AREAS • MONTANA

MOONLIGHT BASIN

May 8, 2024

52.0" Snowpack (89% of Normal)

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31° Heavy Snow and Areas Blowing Snow

Winter Storm Warning
Until 2024-05-09T00:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches, with another 2 to 5 inches on mountain passes and foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further power outages.

Blizzard Warning

New snowfall today with 8" of fresh powder on the slopes, and snowpack levels reaching 52". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 52 inches, but can be as high as 99 inches.

Weather today, snow. the snow could be heavy at times. areas of blowing snow. high near 31. blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. chance of precipitation is 100%. new snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Up to 11" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days. Heavy snow is on the way, with the mountain expecting up to 9.89" of new snowfall by tomorrow. Get driving directions if you're planning on heading up.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	89%
Max Recorded Snowpack	99"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	8"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	10"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	10.99"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Lone Mountain

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, A chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 0% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 52 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

Moonlight Basin

Moonlight Basin is a popular ski resort located in Montana. The resort boasts of a 4,000-acre skiable terrain with 88 trails ranging from beginner to expert levels. The best trails at Moonlight Basin for expert skiers are Lone Tree, Headwaters, and Ironhorse. The resort also has a rich history, with parts of it being a mining town in the 1800s. A little-known fact about Moonlight Basin is that it was once owned by Lee Poole, who was one of the original founders of Big Sky Resort. For beginner skiers, Powder River is a great trail to start with. And for après-ski, the best bar to check out is the Moonlight Tavern for its cozy ambiance and craft beer selection.

Terrain Overview

Moonlight Basin ski resort in Montana is located in the Madison Range, which is part of the Rocky Mountains. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a variety of terrain, including groomed runs, gladed tree skiing, and steep chutes.

Some of the notable mountain aspects of Moonlight Basin include Lone Peak, which is the highest peak in the resort area and offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders. Other prominent peaks in the area include Fan Mountain, Cedar Mountain, and the Spanish Peaks.

Overall, Moonlight Basin offers a diverse range of mountain terrain, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.