📷 Montana Snowbowl
North America
Montana Snowbowl
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Montana Snowbowl is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 11/100. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Montana Snowbowl is located just minutes from Missoula, Montana, and features over 2,600 vertical feet of terrain across a variety of runs suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. The resort is known for its challenging slopes, deep powder, and laid-back, authentic atmosphere. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, a historic lodge, and access to tree skiing and bowls that highlight the rugged beauty of the Lolo National Forest.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Montana Snowbowl
Lifts
6
Skiable area
2200 ac
Longest run
4.8 km / 3 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Last Run Inn – A beloved après-ski spot at Montana Snowbowl, The Last Run Inn is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, wood-fired pizzas, and local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests minimal snowfall accumulation.
Historic
This season-to-date is below the 5-year average of 302cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
Base
--m
Temp
16.4°C
Wind
1.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Mid-Mountain
--m
Temp
--°C
Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Summit
2316m
Temp
16.4°C
Wind
1.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
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 Montana Snowbowl (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 Aug 21, 3:05 PM
Today 26 / 13 | Sat, Aug 22 24 / 130.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 19 / 10 | Mon, Aug 24 21 / 6 | Tue, Aug 25 23 / 100.3mm | Wed, Aug 26 22 / 120.3mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 10 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 22 | 18 | 32 | 30 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2316m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
25.8°
12.5°
8 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
23.7°
12.7°
11 km/h
Sun
23
🌤️
18.7°
9.6°
20 km/h
Mon
24
⛅
21°
6.4°
7 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
23.1°
10.1°
10 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
22.4°
11.5°
14 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
19.8°
8.6°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
16.8°
4.7°
7 km/h
Sat
29
☀️
14.8°
7.5°
18 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
17.6°
4.6°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (2316m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 302cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 229cm full-season avg
302cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Montana Snowbowl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 280cm with an average of 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 34.2cm | 16 days | 10cm | 22cm | 7.8cm |
| December | 49.5cm | 20 days | 34cm | 54cm | 8.7cm |
| January | 43.8cm | 19 days | 60cm | 76cm | 8.8cm |
| February | 45.6cm | 19 days | 72cm | 85cm | 8.1cm |
| March | 38.3cm | 19 days | 71cm | 88cm | 6.8cm |
| April | 30.9cm | 14 days | 47cm | 66cm | 7.4cm |
| May | 13.2cm | 7 days | 13cm | 30cm | 5.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Montana Snowbowl, ERA5 season snowfall median was 172 cm (68 in), about 27% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
172 cm
10 El Niño winters · 27% below median
All-season median
237 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 172 cm | 155 cm – 326 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 237 cm | 210 cm – 404 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 303 cm | 234 cm – 382 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Montana Snowbowl
- Where is Montana Snowbowl?
- Montana Snowbowl is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Montana Snowbowl?
- Montana Snowbowl has a summit elevation of 2,316 m (7,598 ft), giving a vertical drop of 792 m (2,598 ft).
- How big is Montana Snowbowl?
- Montana Snowbowl has 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of skiable terrain, 37 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Montana Snowbowl?
- Montana Snowbowl is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Montana Snowbowl get in a typical season?
- Montana Snowbowl averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
