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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Arizona Snowbowl

North America

Arizona Snowbowl

Off-season

Last season ended April 18, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 18

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 2774m

Overview

Arizona Snowbowl is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 18, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Arizona Snowbowl is located on the western slope of Mount Humphreys, just outside Flagstaff, Arizona, and features over 2,300 vertical feet of skiing across 777 acres. The resort offers a mix of beginner to advanced terrain, modern chairlifts including Arizona’s only high-speed six-person lift, and panoramic views of the San Francisco Peaks. Signature experiences include skiing among ancient volcanic peaks and enjoying a long season thanks to extensive snowmaking. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, equipment rentals, and ski and ride school programs.

Resort Info

Summit3505m
Base2774m
Vertical731m
Lifts8
Runs61
Skiable Area777 acres
Average snowfall260 inches / 660 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 18, 2026
Projected openingNovember 20, 2026

Ski passes

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Top Après Ski

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Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

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2774m

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16.4°C

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2.2km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Arizona Snowbowl El Niño rank & forecast

Arizona Snowbowl ranks #22 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +17% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#22 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +17% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arizona Snowbowl averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Arizona Snowbowl sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +30%, '15-16 -25%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +30%'15-16 −25%'23-24 +46%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Arizona Snowbowl (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
20 / 101.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
18 / 72.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
15 / 62.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
13 / 43.9mm
Tue, Sep 1
11 / 44.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
15 / 40.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)01.50.302.10.30.32.100.9300.93.3000.30
Temp (°C)15181113169111479105810510157
Wind (km/h)8135916513196613491759156
Gusts (km/h)224015244716315117224625244130223526

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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19.6°

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17 km/h

Sat

29

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17.8°

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30

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15.2°

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22 km/h

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31

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12.8°

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17 km/h

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17 km/h

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17°

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5

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17.3°

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6

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17.7°

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Summit elevation (3505m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 182cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 136cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~103.7 cm. That's 43% below the 5-year average (182 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 24% below the 30-year average (136 cm).

Arizona Snowbowl Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 48 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November13.2cm4 days2cm10cm6.6cm
December24.6cm8 days8cm17cm8.7cm
January29.3cm9 days12cm24cm9.7cm
February30.7cm8 days13cm25cm10.7cm
March29.4cm9 days12cm26cm10.3cm
April13.6cm6 days4cm12cm6cm
May4.3cm2 days0cm4cm3.1cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 20, 2026

Through Apr 18, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Arizona Snowbowl, ERA5 season snowfall median was 198 cm (78 in), about 47% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

198 cm

10 El Niño winters · 47% above median

All-season median

135 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10198 cm109 cm – 221 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12135 cm109 cm – 162 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8114 cm95 cm – 162 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Arizona Snowbowl

Where is Arizona Snowbowl?
Arizona Snowbowl is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Arizona Snowbowl?
Arizona Snowbowl runs from a base elevation of 2,774 m (9,101 ft) to a summit of 3,505 m (11,499 ft), giving a vertical drop of 731 m (2,398 ft).
How big is Arizona Snowbowl?
Arizona Snowbowl has 777 acres (314 hectares) of skiable terrain, 61 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Arizona Snowbowl?
Arizona Snowbowl is on the Power Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Arizona Snowbowl?
Arizona Snowbowl typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Arizona Snowbowl get in a typical season?
Arizona Snowbowl averages 260 inches / 660 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Arizona Snowbowl in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #22 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arizona Snowbowl averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Arizona Snowbowl sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +30%, '15-16 -25%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.