📷 Bridger Bowl
North America
Bridger Bowl
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
7
2026–27 season
Overview
Bridger Bowl is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Bridger Bowl is a community-owned ski area located just outside Bozeman, Montana, offering 2,000 acres of skiable terrain across a variety of runs suitable for all ability levels. The resort is known for its laid-back, authentic atmosphere and abundant light powder, with signature experiences including expert terrain in the Ridge area and extensive backcountry access. Key amenities include multiple lodges, on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard lessons, and a family-friendly environment. Bridger Bowl stands out for its non-profit status, affordable pricing, and strong local character.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bridger Bowl
Lifts
11
Skiable area
2000 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(75 total)
Beginner
9
12% of terrain
Intermediate
21
28% of terrain
Advanced
14
18% of terrain
Expert
31
42% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner12%
- Intermediate28%
- Advanced18%
- Expert42%
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair6
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 5% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Jimmy B’s Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot at Bridger Bowl, Jimmy B’s is known for its relaxed atmosphere, hearty pub fare, and local Montana brews, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northern Rockies & Canadian Rockies region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1859m
Temp
19°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2256m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2652m
Temp
13.9°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Bridger Bowl (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 Jul 14, 8:03 AM
Today 22 / 121.5mm | Wed, Jul 15 17 / 102.7mm | Thu, Jul 16 22 / 8 | Fri, Jul 17 24 / 101.2mm | Sat, Jul 18 24 / 11 | Sun, Jul 19 23 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 16 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 14 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2652m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
22°
11.6°
11 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
16.9°
9.6°
8 km/h
Thu
16
⛅
22.1°
8°
16 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
23.8°
9.6°
12 km/h
Sat
18
☀️
23.7°
11.1°
12 km/h
Sun
19
☀️
22.7°
10.5°
10 km/h
Mon
20
☀️
24.4°
8°
13 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
23.1°
10.6°
18 km/h
Wed
22
☀️
21.3°
10.2°
12 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
24.1°
8.3°
14 km/h
Summit elevation (2652m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 172cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 172cm full-season avg
172cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 133.7 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 117.2 cm by 14%. The most recent season recorded 164.2 cm, which is 22% above the long-term average and 7% above the recent 5-year average, indicating a notable uptick. Despite a significant dip in 2023, overall variability remains moderate, with a clear upward trend in recent snowfall compared to historical norms.
Bridger Bowl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 209cm with an average of 111 snowfall days per season. 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 | 23.1cm | 13 days | 10cm | 19cm | 6.6cm |
| December | 26.2cm | 17 days | 25cm | 38cm | 5.8cm |
| January | 22.9cm | 17 days | 42cm | 52cm | 5.5cm |
| February | 27.8cm | 16 days | 54cm | 64cm | 5.7cm |
| March | 29.5cm | 16 days | 54cm | 65cm | 6.9cm |
| April | 36.1cm | 14 days | 38cm | 55cm | 8.9cm |
| May | 16.7cm | 7 days | 8cm | 26cm | 7.2cm |
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 Dec 6, 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.
