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Big Sky Resort Snow Report

Projected to open November 28, 2026

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

Projected to open Nov 28 — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 12

today

Past 24 Hours

6cm

Past 48 Hours

19cm

Past 10 Days

27cm

7-Day Forecast

1cm

Snow Depth

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❄ Packed powder
Updated: Oct 12, 9:00 PM•Weather at base: 2,073m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 28

Big Sky Resort is projected to open November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: April, March, February. Best weeks: 29 Mar–4 Apr, 5 Apr–11 Apr, 1 Mar–7 Mar.NovDecJan3Feb2Mar1AprOpens 28 NovCloses 12 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1April55cm avg · last season 33
  2. #2March43cm avg · last season 28.9
  3. #3February37cm avg · last season 28.9

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 37
  2. #2 5 Apr – 11 Apr · last season 29
  3. #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 31.6

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, 09:00 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Projected to open Nov 28

Projected to open November 28, 2026

320 runs · 40 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

  • ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Big Sky Resort Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 9:30 PM

6 cameras · 2 sensors nearby

Drive conditions

Caution — Roadside sensors show wintery pavement, so go prepared

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Big Sky Resort. Nearest roadside sensor (Big Sky Road, 2.2 km): Above freezing, air -1°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Big Sky Road

2.2 km · MDT

Above freezing

Road surface
6°C
Air
-1°C
Wind
10 km/h

Updated 9:30 PM

Karst

19.1 km · MDT

Below freezing — ice risk

Air
0°C
Wind
6 km/h

Updated 9:30 PM

Highway cameras near Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Road - West Elev 72502.2 km · MDT
Big Sky Road - Roadway Elev 72502.2 km · MDT
Big Sky Road - East Elev 72502.2 km · MDT
Big Sky Road - Southeast Horizon Elev 72502.2 km · MDT
Karst - North Elev 569819.1 km · MDT
Karst - Roadway Elev 569819.1 km · MDT

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via MDT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Gallatin NF 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.

Live Conditions

Big Sky Resort Webcams

All Webcams

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Snow stake

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Snow stake
5 webcams (incl. 2 snow stakes) • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

3 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Big Sky Resort

Did it snow at Big Sky Resort in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Big Sky Resort reports 6 cm (2 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Big Sky Resort?
The most recent snowfall at Big Sky Resort was on 2026-10-12.