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Snow King Mountain ski resort

North America

Snow King Mountain Resort Guide

Projected to open December 7, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 7 — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Oct 12, 11:02 PM•Weather at base: 1,920m

Resort Guide

Snow King Mountain is located in Jackson, Wyoming, at the edge of downtown and offers 500 skiable acres with a vertical rise of 1,571 feet. The resort features a mix of beginner to expert terrain, night skiing, a mountain coaster, and snow tubing, creating a family-friendly atmosphere with year-round activities. Signature experiences include panoramic views of the Tetons and Jackson Hole valley, as well as convenient access to town amenities. Snow King stands out for its proximity to Jackson, diverse activities, and approachable slopes for all levels.

Resort Info

Summit2,408m
Base1,920m
Vertical488m
Lifts7
Runs41
Skiable Area500 acres
Average snowfall105 inches / 267 cm
CountryUnited States

Season dates

Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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Powder Alliance

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Haydens Post – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of Snow King Mountain, Haydens Post is known for its cozy mountain lodge ambiance, craft cocktails, and hearty American fare, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC

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Season Total

This Season to Date

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 263cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 321cm full-season avg

263cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~226.2 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (263 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (321 cm).

Snow King Mountain Season Snowfall

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Snow King Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 358cm with an average of 84 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 16% below this average (300cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November45cm10 days21cm40cm10cm
December64cm14 days59cm85cm11cm
January59cm13 days93cm112cm11cm
February52cm13 days112cm126cm10cm
March51cm13 days119cm134cm9cm
April39cm10 days105cm125cm8cm
May19cm5 days49cm88cm6cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

SnowSure Score by Month

Season 2025-26

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No full season on record

41 days scored, from 22 Feb

37

Best Day

22 Feb

0

Excellent+ Days

Scored 50 or above

2

Powder Days

6cm+ fresh snow

Feb
28.37d
Mar
18.629d
Apr
26.25d

Highest-scoring days

February 2026

  • 3722 Feb
  • 3227 Feb
  • 3126 Feb1cm

March 2026

  • 326 Mar4cm
  • 311 Mar
  • 3011 Mar3cm

April 2026

  • 363 Apr8cm
  • 314 Apr2cm
  • 272 Apr1cm

February scored highest for Snow King Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 41 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 7, 2026

Through Apr 5, 2027

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.

Frequently asked questions about Snow King Mountain

Where is Snow King Mountain?
Snow King Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Snow King Mountain?
Snow King Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,920 m (6,299 ft) to a summit of 2,408 m (7,900 ft), giving a vertical drop of 488 m (1,601 ft).
How big is Snow King Mountain?
Snow King Mountain has 500 acres (202 hectares) of skiable terrain, 41 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Snow King Mountain?
Snow King Mountain is on the Indy Pass and Powder Alliance. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Snow King Mountain?
Snow King Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Snow King Mountain get in a typical season?
Snow King Mountain averages 105 inches / 267 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.