Discovery Ski Area ski resort

📷 Discovery Ski Area

North America

Discovery Ski Area

23

Fair

stable

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 11

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

0.1cm

Past 48 Hours

0.3cm

Past 10 Days

14.8cm

14-Day Forecast

24.6cm

Snow Depth

34cm

🎿

Powder Days

13

this season

Updated: Apr 12, 8:01 PMWeather at base: 1981m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2499m
Base1981m
Vertical2388m
Lifts7
Runs74
Skiable Area2200 acres
Avg Snowfall215 inches / 546 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

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SnowSure™ ScoreAI
23
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Current conditions at Discovery Ski Area show a solid base of 51cm, though it’s been a bit quiet lately with only 1cm of snow in the past week. With overcast skies and mild temperatures around 3°C, it’s a good day to hit the slopes, especially with a promising 14-day forecast predicting up to 25cm of new snow.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

87cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

43cm in the past week - decent refresh.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 08:01 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2499mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM

15cm
24h
25cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
15
Prev10d
1
Now12
1.2
M13
0.1
T14
1.8
W15
3.6
T16
0.1
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 08:01 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2180m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1981m

Temp

6.7°C

Wind

1.1km/h

Snow Depth

51cm

14-Day Forecast

18.2cm

Mid-Mountain

2240m

Temp

4.9°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

14.9cm

Summit

2499m

Temp

3.4°C

Wind

1.1km/h

Snow Depth

51cm

14-Day Forecast

20.9cm

Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2499m)

ECMWF
24.6cm
GFS
18.8cm
GEM
22.9cm
JMA
18.8cm
ICON
1.9cm
Météo-Fr
8cm
SnowSure™
15.8cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

4.2°

-5.5°

1cm

Mon

13

❄️

0.5°

-6.4°

1.2cm

Tue

14

❄️

1.8°

-6°

0.1cm

Wed

15

❄️

1.6°

-5.2°

1.8cm

Thu

16

❄️

-6°

-11.8°

3.6cm

Fri

17

☁️

-2.6°

-14.8°

0.1cm

Sat

18

☁️

0.5°

-13°

Sun

19

🌧️

3.6°

-9.7°

0.3cm

Mon

20

❄️

5.3°

-3.4°

5.2cm

Tue

21

❄️

-2.6°

-4.8°

7.3cm

Summit elevation (2499m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 08:01 PM UTC

304.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+25%

vs 5-Year Avg

243.6cm avg by now

+37%

vs 30-Year Avg

221.4cm avg by now

243.6cm

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.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.