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Big Sky Snow Forecast

Montana · Ikon Pass

Big Sky snow forecast summary

Big Sky is forecast to get 0.0" (0 cm) of snow in the next 24 hours, 0.1" (0 cm) over the next 3 days and 2.8" (7 cm) over the next 7 days at mid-mountain (about 8,983 ft). Updated Tuesday, October 13.

DayConditionsHigh / low (°F)Snow
Today Fog 32° / 23° 0.0" (0 cm)
Wed, Oct 14 Partly cloudy 38° / 25° 0.0" (0 cm)
Thu, Oct 15 Overcast 45° / 20° 0.0" (0 cm)
Fri, Oct 16 Mainly clear 52° / 27° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sat, Oct 17 Overcast 51° / 29° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sun, Oct 18 Partly cloudy 49° / 28° 0.0" (0 cm)
Mon, Oct 19 Overcast 50° / 31° 0.0" (0 cm)
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Big Sky resort stats

Summit
11,166 ft (3,403 m)
Base
6,800 ft (2,073 m)
Vertical drop
4,366 ft (1,331 m)
Skiable terrain
5,850 acres (2,367 ha)
Lifts
40
Average snowfall
400" (1,016 cm) a year
Typical season
Late Nov to mid-Apr

From resort and public sources. Figures vary by source and season.

Big Sky FAQ

How much snow is Big Sky expected to get this week?

Big Sky is forecast to get 2.8" (7 cm) of snow in the next 7 days at mid-mountain, with 0.0" (0 cm) in the next 24 hours and 0.1" (0 cm) over the next 3 days.

Is Big Sky on the Epic Pass or the Ikon Pass?

Big Sky is on the Ikon Pass.

How much snow does Big Sky get a year?

Big Sky averages about 400 inches (1,016 cm) of snow a year.

When is ski season at Big Sky?

The ski season at Big Sky typically runs late Nov to mid-Apr. Opening and closing dates change with each season's snow.

How big is Big Sky?

Big Sky has 5,850 skiable acres, 40 lifts and 4,366 ft of vertical, from 6,800 ft at the base to 11,166 ft at the summit.

What ski resorts are near Big Sky?

The closest ski resorts to Big Sky with snow forecasts on SnowByResort are Bridger Bowl (44 miles), Red Lodge Mountain (101 miles) and Grand Targhee (106 miles), measured in a straight line.

About the Big Sky snow forecast

This page shows the snow forecast for Big Sky in Montana, an Ikon Pass resort. Totals are forecast at mid-mountain, where snow often falls even when the base gets rain, with separate numbers for the summit and base. You'll also find hourly snow and temperature for the next 48 hours, a 16-day outlook, and snowfall from several forecast models side by side, plus the National Weather Service forecast for the area.

Big Sky has 5,850 skiable acres, 40 lifts and 4,366 ft of vertical, and averages about 400 inches of snow a year. The season typically runs late Nov to mid-Apr.

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