📷 Discovery Ski Area
North America
Discovery Ski Area
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 21
7d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
8.9cm
14-Day Forecast
15cm
Snow Depth
34cm
Powder Days
13
this season
Overview
Discovery Ski Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 13/100 (Limited), snow base 34 cm (13.4 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~10 cm (3.9 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 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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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 5, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
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.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2180m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1981m
Temp
22°C
Wind
11.8km/h
Snow Depth
59cm
14-Day Forecast
10.2cm
Mid-Mountain
2240m
Temp
12.3°C
Wind
7.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
4cm
Summit
2499m
Temp
18.6°C
Wind
11.8km/h
Snow Depth
59cm
14-Day Forecast
11.9cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
20.7°
3°
Fri
29
🌧️
13.6°
5.3°
Sat
30
🌧️
5°
2.4°
Sun
31
❄️
2°
-2°
13.7cm
Mon
1
❄️
9.2°
-1.4°
1.3cm
Tue
2
🌧️
11°
0.3°
Wed
3
🌧️
14.5°
0.3°
Thu
4
🌧️
9.3°
1.9°
Fri
5
🌤️
18.3°
1.6°
Sat
6
🌧️
14.6°
4.6°
Summit elevation (2499m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
368.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+16%
vs 5-Year Avg
317.5cm avg by now
+34%
vs 30-Year Avg
274.6cm avg by now
317.5cm
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.
Season at a Glance
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.
