📷 Discovery Ski Area
North America
Discovery Ski Area
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
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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
13
2026–27 season
Overview
Discovery Ski Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 7, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Discovery Ski Area is located near Philipsburg, Montana, offering over 2,200 acres of skiable terrain across four distinct mountain faces. The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert runs, including challenging steeps and groomed cruisers, with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a full-service lodge, equipment rentals, ski school, and a terrain park, making it suitable for a wide range of visitors. Discovery stands out for its uncrowded slopes, diverse terrain, and scenic views of the Pintler Mountains.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Discovery Ski Area
Lifts
7
Skiable area
2200 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(74 total)
Beginner
15
20% of terrain
Intermediate
19
25% of terrain
Advanced
18
25% of terrain
Expert
22
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%
- Intermediate25%
- Advanced25%
- Expert30%
Lift fleet
- Triple chair5
- Double chair2
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELSummit 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1981m
Temp
13.8°C
Wind
3.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2240m
Temp
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Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2499m
Temp
10.4°C
Wind
3.1km/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 Discovery Ski Area (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 21 / 104.9mm | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 101.7mm | Thu, Jul 16 24 / 90.3mm | Fri, Jul 17 25 / 110.6mm | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 12 | Sun, Jul 19 23 / 10 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 12 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 33 | 29 | 14 | 30 | 29 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2499m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
21.1°
9.8°
10 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
19.7°
10.2°
9 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
24.1°
8.6°
11 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
25.3°
10.5°
15 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
23.4°
11.9°
18 km/h
Sun
19
☀️
23°
10.1°
12 km/h
Mon
20
🌤️
26.5°
10.7°
12 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
20.5°
11.8°
14 km/h
Wed
22
☀️
22.5°
10.6°
13 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
24.7°
11°
12 km/h
Summit elevation (2499m) • 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 · 249cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 249cm full-season avg
249cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by nearly 12 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The current season's snowfall is particularly notable, reaching 149% of the 30-year average and 140% of the 5-year average, marking it as a significant anomaly. Despite some year-to-year variability, the overall pattern suggests increased snowfall in recent seasons compared to long-term historical norms.
Discovery Ski Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 294cm with an average of 136 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 | 33.2cm | 16 days | 14cm | 26cm | 7.9cm |
| December | 41cm | 20 days | 36cm | 52cm | 8.1cm |
| January | 35cm | 18 days | 56cm | 67cm | 7.4cm |
| February | 40.2cm | 18 days | 71cm | 84cm | 8.1cm |
| March | 42.5cm | 20 days | 79cm | 94cm | 8.3cm |
| April | 40.7cm | 17 days | 78cm | 92cm | 8.8cm |
| May | 25.4cm | 11 days | 44cm | 72cm | 8.7cm |
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 7, 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.
