Discovery Ski Area snow report
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 mix: 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.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Discovery Ski Area is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Darkhorse Lake | 57 in | → |
| Warm Springs | 61 in | → |
| N Fk Elk Creek | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mule Creek | 28 in | → |
| Black Pine | 3 in | → |
| Nohrsc Barker Lakes | 27 in | → |
| Nohrsc Skalkaho Summit | 18 in | → |
| Nohrsc Copper Camp | 34 in | → |
| Nohrsc Combination | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Discovery Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Cable Mountain
- Cable Mountain Campground
- Fred Bur Campsite
- Flint Creek Campground
- Flint Creek
- Philipsburg Bay
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Discovery Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Discovery Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Discovery Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Discovery Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Discovery Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Discovery Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Discovery Ski Area.