Montana ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Montana ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
Snow enthusiasts looking for meaningful accumulation should turn their attention northward this week, as Alaska's North Slope prepares for the most significant snowfall event in the nation. While the Lower 48 has recorded only modest snowfall over the past 24 hours—with Sawmill Ridge in Washington's Cascades and Vallecito in Colorado's San Juan Mountains each reporting 2 inches—the real story is unfolding across Alaska's remote northern reaches. Imnaviat Creek is forecast to receive an impressive 6 inches over the next 48 hours, with nearby Atigun Pass expecting 4 inches, making this the most substantial snow event currently developing across North America.
The contrast between current conditions and the forecast couldn't be starker. Washington's Sawmill Ridge, sitting at a healthy 170-inch base depth near the Mount Rainier corridor, received its 2 inches amid hazy conditions with thunderstorms threatening the region—an unusual late-season weather pattern that combines lingering snowpack with convective activity. Meanwhile, Colorado's Vallecito station, operating with a minimal 3-inch base in the southwestern part of the state, also logged 2 inches as showers transitioned to thunderstorms. These scattered accumulations in the Rockies and Cascades represent typical spring shoulder-season activity rather than any meaningful powder event for ski resort operations.
The developing Alaskan system presents far more compelling conditions for snow researchers and Arctic weather enthusiasts. Imnaviat Creek, located along the Dalton Highway corridor at 68.6°N latitude, will bear the brunt of this moisture-laden system, with 6 inches expected amid rain-snow mix and areas of fog. Atigun Pass, the highest point on the Dalton Highway at 4,739 feet elevation, should see 4 inches despite challenging conditions including freezing fog. Even Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Ocean coast may pick up 2 inches, though precipitation could transition to rain in this industrial hub. This northern Alaska event represents a significant late-season or early-season snow burst—depending on your perspective in the Arctic—with blowing snow and reduced visibility likely creating treacherous conditions along North America's most remote highway corridor.
Montana ski areas
Every Montana ski area Snoflo tracks. Sortable by any column. Tap a resort name for the full report; scroll down for per-resort 15-day weather meteograms.
| Ski area | Air temp | Snowfall (24h) | Snowpack | 24h fcst | 72h fcst | 120h fcst |
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| Great Divide Snowsports | 47°F | 0" | 1" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Bear Paw Ski Bowl | 49°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Showdown Ski Area | 47°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Teton Pass Ski Area | 42°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Big Sky Resort | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Blacktail Mountain Ski Area | 53°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Bridger Bowl Ski Area | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Discovery Ski Area | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Montana Snowbowl | 48°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Moonlight Basin | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Red Lodge Mountain | 46°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Spanish Peaks Resort | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Turner Mountain | 42°F | 0" | 3" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | 61°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Yellowstone Club | 43°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Montana ski-area meteograms
Per-resort interactive weather forecasts. Hover any chart for hourly detail across the next 15 days — temperature curve, precipitation bars, weather symbols, and humidity.
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Big Sky Resort
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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
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Bridger Bowl Ski Area
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Discovery Ski Area
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Great Divide Snowsports
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Montana Snowbowl
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Moonlight Basin
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Red Lodge Mountain
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Showdown Ski Area
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Spanish Peaks Resort
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Teton Pass Ski Area
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Turner Mountain
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
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Yellowstone Club
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About Montana ski conditions
Where do the Montana ski conditions come from?
Fresh-snow totals are aggregated from resort-side reporting, NOAA's NOHRSC snow analysis grid, and nearby SNOTEL stations. Snowpack and SWE typically come from the closest SNOTEL station to each resort.
What's a meteogram?
A compact 15-day weather chart showing temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather-symbol forecast in one view. It's the same data professional forecasters use, rendered for quick at-a-glance trip planning.
What about backcountry conditions in Montana?
Always consult your regional avalanche center — resort conditions don't translate to backcountry safety. The U.S. avalanche center directory is at avalanche.org.
Can I get an alert when fresh snow falls at a Montana resort?
Yes. Save any ski area as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a fresh-snow threshold, and you'll get a push the moment it crosses. Free with a Snoflo account.