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Arizona Snowbowl Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Pre-season — not open yet — closed April 18
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Arizona Snowbowl
Lifts
8
Skiable area
777 ac
Longest run
3.2 km / 2 mi
Runs by difficulty(61 total)
Beginner
22
37% of terrain
Intermediate
26
42% of terrain
Advanced
13
21% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 61
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Agassiz Lodge – Known for its relaxed mountain vibe and scenic views, Agassiz Lodge offers a popular après-ski experience with local craft beers, hearty fare, and a spacious outdoor deck perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Sep 23, 06:01 AM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 182cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 136cm full-season avg
182cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Arizona Snowbowl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 48 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 35% above this average (204cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 13cm | 4 days | 2cm | 10cm | 7cm |
| December | 25cm | 8 days | 8cm | 17cm | 9cm |
| January | 29cm | 9 days | 12cm | 24cm | 10cm |
| February | 31cm | 8 days | 13cm | 25cm | 11cm |
| March | 29cm | 9 days | 12cm | 26cm | 10cm |
| April | 14cm | 6 days | 4cm | 12cm | 6cm |
| May | 4cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
33
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3322 Feb
- 2223 Feb
- 1824 Feb
March 2026
- 248 Mar
- 197 Mar2cm
- 146 Mar
April 2026
- 244 Apr
- 233 Apr
- 2314 Apr5cm
February scored highest for Arizona Snowbowl in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
