📷 Showdown Montana
North America
Showdown Montana
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Showdown Montana is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Showdown Montana is a ski resort located in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana, offering 640 acres of skiable terrain with a variety of runs suitable for all ability levels. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, three chairlifts, and a base lodge with dining and rental services. Signature experiences include uncrowded slopes, consistent natural snowfall, and a welcoming environment ideal for both beginners and seasoned skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Showdown Montana
Lifts
4
Skiable area
640 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Hole in the Wall Bar – A cozy and welcoming spot located at the base of Showdown Montana, known for its friendly atmosphere, hearty drinks, and classic après-ski camaraderie, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind 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
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.
Historic
This season-to-date does not have available data for comparison to the 5-year to-date average of 198cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northern Rockies & Canadian Rockies region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
Base
2073m
Temp
20.4°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
2286m
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Wind
1km/h
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Summit
2499m
Temp
17.6°C
Wind
1km/h
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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 Showdown Montana (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, 3:07 PM
Today 24 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 100.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 20 / 101.8mm | Mon, Aug 24 19 / 6 | Tue, Aug 25 20 / 8 | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 80.3mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 10 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 43 | 15 | 25 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2499m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
23.6°
12.2°
18 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
19°
10°
17 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
20°
10°
17 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
19°
6°
14 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
19.5°
7.9°
13 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
21.3°
8.2°
11 km/h
Thu
27
⛅
19.9°
8.6°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌤️
16.4°
4.6°
18 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
18.1°
5.8°
23 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
18.1°
3.9°
16 km/h
Summit elevation (2499m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 198cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 178cm full-season avg
198cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Showdown Montana Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 251cm with an average of 133 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 | 26.4cm | 15 days | 12cm | 22cm | 7.4cm |
| December | 29.1cm | 19 days | 29cm | 42cm | 6.1cm |
| January | 29.6cm | 18 days | 47cm | 61cm | 6.3cm |
| February | 30.3cm | 18 days | 60cm | 71cm | 6.2cm |
| March | 31.2cm | 18 days | 63cm | 76cm | 6.6cm |
| April | 39.8cm | 17 days | 59cm | 74cm | 8.4cm |
| May | 28cm | 11 days | 27cm | 54cm | 9.5cm |
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 Showdown Montana, ERA5 season snowfall median was 222 cm (87 in), about 11% 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
222 cm
10 El Niño winters · 11% below median
All-season median
250 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 222 cm | 190 cm – 294 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 252 cm | 214 cm – 309 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 262 cm | 200 cm – 287 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 Showdown Montana
- Where is Showdown Montana?
- Showdown Montana is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Showdown Montana?
- Showdown Montana runs from a base elevation of 2,073 m (6,801 ft) to a summit of 2,499 m (8,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 426 m (1,398 ft).
- How big is Showdown Montana?
- Showdown Montana has 640 acres (259 hectares) of skiable terrain, 36 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Showdown Montana?
- Showdown Montana is on the No ski pass found. 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 Showdown Montana get in a typical season?
- Showdown Montana averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
