More snow forecasted this week with ski areas like
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
expected to receive as much as
6"
in the next 5 days.
Snow King Ski Area
is slated to receive up to
6"
of more snow, and
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
could see as much as
5"
of fresh powder on the slopes in the coming days.
Overall, Wyoming has plenty of skiing options for visitors, with some of the most beautiful landscapes and snowy mountains in the country.
View Wyoming statewide snowpack data.
Ski Area | Air Temp (F) | Snowfall | Snowpack | vs Avg | SWE | 24hr Forecast | 72hr Forecast | 120hr Forecast |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 | 0 | 10 | +19% | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
29 | 1 | 8 | +2% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
23 | -1 | 16 | +2% | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | |
23 | -1 | 16 | +2% | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | |
24 | -3 | 34 | -6% | 6 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
27 | 0 | 11 | -25% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
17 | 0 | 3 | -47% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
25 | 0 | 6 | -50% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
13 | -1 | 4 | -52% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Wyoming has plenty of skiing destinations for visitors, with its beautiful snowy mountains and scenic landscapes. Here are a few popular ski resorts in the state, as well as average snowfall per season, average snowpack, and best month to visit:
1. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort – Located in Teton Village, Jackson Hole boasts an average annual snowfall of 459 inches and an average snowpack of 107 inches. It's best to visit in January or February, as those months typically have the most snow.
2. Grand Targhee Ski Resort – Situated near the town of Driggs, Idaho, Grand Targhee receives an average of 500 inches of snowfall each year and has an average snowpack of 130 inches. The best month to visit is February.
3. Snow King Mountain Resort – Located in Jackson, Snow King has an average annual snowfall of 150 inches and an average snowpack of 48 inches. It's best to visit in March for optimal skiing conditions.
Wyoming has a rich history in skiing, dating back to the 1930s when the first ski areas were established in the state. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was founded in 1965 and has been a popular destination for skiing enthusiasts ever since.
Another interesting piece of ski history in Wyoming is the Snow King Ski Jump, which was built in 1937 and was the largest ski jump in the world at the time. It hosted national and international competitions until it was decommissioned in the 1970s.