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Big Sky Resort Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 14
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Big Sky Resort is located in southwestern Montana and features over 5,800 skiable acres across four connected mountains, offering a diverse range of terrain for all ability levels. The resort is known for its expansive slopes, minimal lift lines, and the iconic Lone Peak, which provides advanced and expert skiers with challenging descents and panoramic views. Guests can enjoy a modern base village with lodging, dining, and spa amenities, as well as a variety of winter activities including snowshoeing and ziplining. Big Sky stands out for its vast open spaces, reliable snowfall, and a blend of adventure and comfort in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Big Sky Resort
Lifts
40
Skiable area
5850 ac
Longest run
9.7 km / 6 mi
Runs by difficulty(320 total)
Beginner
48
15% of terrain
Intermediate
80
25% of terrain
Advanced
192
60% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair9
- Double chair4
- Surface lift13
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Whiskey Jack's – A popular après-ski spot at the base of Big Sky Resort, Whiskey Jack's is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, hearty pub fare, and a wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 08:00 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 247cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 228cm full-season avg
247cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~214.9 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (247 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (228 cm).
Big Sky Resort Season Snowfall
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Big Sky Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 328cm with an average of 81 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 32% above this average (432cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 34cm | 9 days | 21cm | 34cm | 8cm |
| December | 36cm | 10 days | 45cm | 61cm | 7cm |
| January | 32cm | 9 days | 65cm | 77cm | 6cm |
| February | 37cm | 10 days | 80cm | 91cm | 7cm |
| March | 43cm | 11 days | 87cm | 101cm | 9cm |
| April | 55cm | 12 days | 93cm | 107cm | 11cm |
| May | 37cm | 8 days | 66cm | 98cm | 10cm |
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
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
48
Best Day
3 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3422 Feb
- 3326 Feb5cm
- 3327 Feb
March 2026
- 426 Mar9cm
- 3611 Mar
- 3615 Mar5cm
April 2026
- 483 Apr9cm
- 414 Apr5cm
- 392 Apr1cm
April scored highest for Big Sky Resort in 2025-26. Based on 49 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 28, 2026
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 Big Sky Resort
- Where is Big Sky Resort?
- Big Sky Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Big Sky Resort?
- Big Sky Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,073 m (6,801 ft) to a summit of 3,404 m (11,168 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,331 m (4,367 ft).
- How big is Big Sky Resort?
- Big Sky Resort has 5,850 acres (2,367 hectares) of skiable terrain, 320 marked runs and 40 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Big Sky Resort?
- Big Sky Resort is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Big Sky Resort?
- Big Sky Resort 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 Big Sky Resort get in a typical season?
- Big Sky Resort averages 400 inches / 1016 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
