Moonlight Basin Snow Report | Snowfall & Forecast

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MOONLIGHT BASIN

SKI REPORT
April 28, 2025
Powder Predicted

About the Area

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.

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

1"

New Snowfall

51"

Snowpack

6"

24 Hour Forecast

97%

of Normal Snowpack

30°F

Tonight

46°F

Tuesday

5mph

Windspeed

66%

Humidity

A springtime powder refresh is on tap for Moonlight Basin today, April 28, 2025! Overnight temperatures held steady at 27°F, keeping the 52" base firm and rideable. Skiers and riders can expect 3" of fresh snowfall throughout the day, with an impressive 8" more in the forecast over the next 72 hours. While the snowpack is slightly below average for this time of year, the cold temps and incoming storms are setting up prime late-season conditions, with excellent coverage across most terrain.

Beyond the slopes, excitement is brewing at Moonlight Basin with the highly anticipated opening of the One&Only luxury resort, now accepting reservations. Meanwhile, Big Sky Resort next door just debuted the Madison 8 lift, enhancing mountain access for all adventurers. With big announcements, fresh snow, and expanding resort offerings, Moonlight Basin is proving to be Montana’s new frontier for spring skiing and luxury escapes.

Snowpack Percent Normal 97%

Max Recorded Snowpack 99"

Snowfall Past 24 Hours 0" 1"

Snowfall Next 24 Hours 6"

Snowfall Next 48 Hours 8"

Snowfall Next 72 Hours 10"

Terrain Surface Packed Powder

Powder Score 5%

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MOONLIGHT BASIN

Ski Report • Snowfall Totals • Forecast

The ski area reports 1" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 52.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 55 inches, but can be as high as 99 inches.

Weather today, snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm. high near 37. north northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Up to 9" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

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.

April 28, 2025

Terrain Surface NA

Powder Score NA

Snowpack Percent Normal 97%

Max Recorded Snowpack 99"

Snowfall Past 24 Hours 1"

Snowfall Next 24 Hours 6"

Snowfall Next 5 Days 8.69"

Weather Forecast

Time Condition Temp (F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Windspeed (mps) Wind Direction (°)
Time
Condition
Temp (F)
Snow (in)
Rain (in)
Humidity (%)
Windspeed (mps)
Wind Direction (°)

2025-04-29 02:00:00 broken clouds 34.21
2025-04-29 05:00:00 broken clouds 30.04
2025-04-29 08:00:00 scattered clouds 26.29
2025-04-29 11:00:00 overcast clouds 35.26
2025-04-29 14:00:00 overcast clouds 42.76
2025-04-29 17:00:00 broken clouds 44.37
2025-04-29 20:00:00 light rain 40.75
2025-04-29 23:00:00 moderate rain 35.22
2025-04-30 02:00:00 snow 31.98
2025-04-30 05:00:00 overcast clouds 29.05
2025-04-30 08:00:00 overcast clouds 25.57
2025-04-30 11:00:00 overcast clouds 32.36
2025-04-30 14:00:00 light snow 36.77
2025-04-30 17:00:00 snow 39.02
2025-04-30 20:00:00 light snow 38.66
2025-04-30 23:00:00 light snow 28.35
2025-05-01 02:00:00 few clouds 26.91
2025-05-01 05:00:00 few clouds 26.49
2025-05-01 08:00:00 few clouds 26.01
2025-05-01 11:00:00 few clouds 37.98
2025-05-01 14:00:00 few clouds 44.49
2025-05-01 17:00:00 clear sky 48.2
2025-05-01 20:00:00 clear sky 47.62
2025-05-01 23:00:00 clear sky 35.46
2025-05-02 02:00:00 clear sky 33.71
2025-05-02 05:00:00 clear sky 33.21
2025-05-02 08:00:00 clear sky 32.97
2025-05-02 11:00:00 few clouds 46.04
2025-05-02 14:00:00 few clouds 53.46
2025-05-02 17:00:00 clear sky 57.43
2025-05-02 20:00:00 few clouds 56.82
2025-05-02 23:00:00 clear sky 42.76
2025-05-03 02:00:00 clear sky 39.52
2025-05-03 05:00:00 scattered clouds 37.36
2025-05-03 08:00:00 scattered clouds 36.36
2025-05-03 11:00:00 clear sky 50.74
2025-05-03 14:00:00 few clouds 59.77
2025-05-03 17:00:00 clear sky 62.67
2025-05-03 20:00:00 clear sky 61.36
2025-05-03 23:00:00 clear sky 48

Snowpack Depth

Historical Air Temperature

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Location Snowpack

WHISKEY CREEK 34"

CLOVER MEADOW 48"

NOHRSC LICK CREEK 183"

BEAVER CREEK 39"

DIVIDE 24"

SACAJAWEA 22"

MADISON PLATEAU 51"

PICKFOOT CREEK 1"

CLOVER MEADOW 46"

NOHRSC MADISON PLATEAU 51"

SACAJAWEA 22"

BOULDER MOUNTAIN 52"

NOHRSC WHISKEY CREEK 34"

NOHRSC DIVIDE 23"

NOHRSC BEAVER CREEK 42"

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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

Snowpack Percent Normal	97%
Max Recorded Snowpack	99"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	0" 1"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	6"
Snowfall Next 48 Hours	8"
Snowfall Next 72 Hours	10"
Terrain Surface	Packed Powder
Powder Score	5%

Location	Snowpack
WHISKEY CREEK	34"
CLOVER MEADOW	48"
NOHRSC LICK CREEK	183"
BEAVER CREEK	39"
DIVIDE	24"
SACAJAWEA	22"
MADISON PLATEAU	51"
PICKFOOT CREEK	1"
CLOVER MEADOW	46"
NOHRSC MADISON PLATEAU	51"
SACAJAWEA	22"
BOULDER MOUNTAIN	52"
NOHRSC WHISKEY CREEK	34"
NOHRSC DIVIDE	23"
NOHRSC BEAVER CREEK	42"

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MOONLIGHT BASIN

About the Area

1"

51"

6"

97%

30°F

46°F

5mph

66%

MOONLIGHT BASIN

Ski Report • Snowfall Totals • Forecast

April 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Depth

Historical Air Temperature

Regional Snowpack View more

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