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Arizona Snowbowl ski resort

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Arizona Snowbowl

Projected to open November 20, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Nov 20

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Updated: Oct 12, 10:00 PM•Weather at base: 2,774m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 20

Arizona Snowbowl is projected to open November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, March. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar.NovDec2Jan1Feb3MarAprOpens 20 NovCloses 18 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February31cm avg · last season 18.3
  2. #2January29cm avg
  3. #3March29cm avg · last season 10.5

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 18.3
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 12.7
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 10.7

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Projected to open Nov 20

Projected to open November 20, 2026

61 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

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3,505m

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Arizona Snowbowl

About Arizona Snowbowl

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.

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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.