MOONLIGHT BASIN

SKI AREAS • MONTANA

MOONLIGHT BASIN

April 20, 2024

47.0" Snowpack (83% of Normal)

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39° Sunny

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 47.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 57 inches, but can be as high as 99 inches.

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 39. light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	83%
Max Recorded Snowpack	99"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	0.1"

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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 slight chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 9% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 52 inches.

Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent

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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.