📷 Montana Snowbowl
North America
Montana Snowbowl
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Montana Snowbowl is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February46cm avg
- #2March38cm avg
- #3January44cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 4, 2026
37 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Montana Snowbowl
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.
Read the full resort guide →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.
- How will El Niño affect Montana Snowbowl in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #440 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -19% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Montana Snowbowl averaged -19% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -52%, '15-16 -40%, '23-24 +35%. A pattern, not a promise.
