MOONLIGHT BASIN
45.30, -111.43
Last Updated:
December 7, 2024
17.0" 84%
Snowpack DepthPercent of Normal
0" 6.83 "
Since Yesterday5 Day Forecast
SNOWPACK DEPTH
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 17.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 20 inches, but can be as high as 99 inches. Weather today, partly sunny, with a high near 37. south southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Up to 7" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
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.
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| Snowpack Percent Normal | 84% |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 99" |
| Snowfall Past 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 6.83" |
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
Seasonal Comparison
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Weather Forecast
Snow Forecast View all
| Ski Area | Next 24 Hours | Next 3 Days | Next 5 Days |
| Great Divide Snowsports | 0" | 0.51" | 0.51" |
| Teton Pass Ski Area | 0.1" | 2.36" | 2.36" |
| Big Sky Resort | 0" | 6.76" | 6.83" |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | 0.46" | 2.25" | 2.79" |
| Bear Paw Ski Bowl | 0" | 6.61" | 6.65" |
| Blacktail Mountain Ski Area | 0.05" | 0.48" | 0.72" |
About the Area
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.
| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 8 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 9604 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2134 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 1900 Acres |
| Established | 2003 |
| Run Count | 92 Trails |
Area Snowpack Conditions View more
| Location | Overnight | Snowpack | SWE |
| BEAVER CREEK | 0" | 13" | 2.9" |
| BRACKETT CREEK | 0" | 14" | 3.4" |
| CRAB CREEK | 0" | 13" | 2.6" |
| LOWER TWIN | 0" | 14" | 3.3" |
| ALBRO LAKE | 0" | 13" | 3.2" |
| SACAJAWEA | -1" | 7" | 2" |
| BOULDER MOUNTAIN | 0" | 14" | 3.4" |
| NOHRSC SHOWER FALLS | 0" | 22" | 5.8" |
