Red Lodge Mountain snow report
Red Lodge Mountain
Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana offers 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, 65 runs and an average annual snowfall of 250 inches. The best trails are the Grizzly Peak, Lazy M, and Cole Creek. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was once a training ground for the famed 10th Mountain Division during World War II. A specific suggestion for beginners would be to stick to the Miami Beach and Silver Run trails. The best après ski bar is the Snag Bar, which offers a wide selection of drinks and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: Red Lodge Mountain is located in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana. The ski resort features a variety of mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges near Red Lodge Mountain include the Beartooth Range, the Absaroka Range, and the Crazy Mountains. The ski resort offers stunning views of these mountain ranges and provides skiers and snowboarders with a unique and challenging mountain experience.
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 Red Lodge Mountain is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Lake | 51 in | → |
| Nohrsc Beartooth Lake Snotel | 51 in | → |
| Blackwater | 41 in | → |
| Fisher Creek | 60 in | → |
| Evening Star | 32 in | → |
| White Mill | 38 in | → |
| Mt Mesonet Absarokee | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc White Mill | 38 in | → |
| Nohrsc Parker Peak Snotel | 16 in | → |
| Parker Peak | 19 in | → |
| Nohrsc Blackwater Snotel | 40 in | → |
| Nohrsc Evening Star Snotel | 32 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Red Lodge Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
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 Red Lodge Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Red Lodge Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Red Lodge Mountain
Where does the snow data for Red Lodge Mountain 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 Red Lodge Mountain?
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 Red Lodge Mountain?
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 Red Lodge Mountain.