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Ski resort in Montana, United States
Big Sky
A large resort in southwest Montana built around Lone Peak, with 5,850 acres of skiable terrain.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:00 in Big Sky (GMT-6).
Big Sky snow forecast at 3,403 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Big Sky at the top lift (3,403 m / 11,200 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F), the freezing level near 4,300 m (14,100 ft) and gusts up to 47 km/h (29 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,300 m (14,100 ft)
- Wind
- 17 km/h (11 mph), gusts 44 km/h (27 mph)
Big Sky hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Big Sky 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,050 m (13,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain−1 to 2 °C (30 to 36 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry−2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,900 m (12,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,900 m (12,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
Big Sky 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry0 to 13 °C (32 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry2 to 13 °C (36 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Rain−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−6 to 7 °C (21 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Big Sky on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Big Sky snow forecast at 2,256 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Big Sky in the village (2,256 m / 7,400 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F), the freezing level near 4,350 m (14,300 ft) and gusts up to 44 km/h (27 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 18 °C (64 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,350 m (14,300 ft)
- Wind
- 17 km/h (11 mph), gusts 42 km/h (26 mph)
Big Sky hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Big Sky 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain8 to 16 °C (46 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,050 m (13,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain6 to 9 °C (43 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain6 to 12 °C (43 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) · freezing level 3,900 m (12,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) · freezing level 3,900 m (12,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry7 to 18 °C (45 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
Big Sky 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry8 to 20 °C (46 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Rain6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Big Sky in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Big Sky?
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Madison Range
- Village
- 2,256 m
- Top lift
- 3,403 m
- Vertical
- 1,147 m
- Lifts
- 40
- Season
- Late November to Mid-April
- Airports
- Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
- Website
- www.bigskyresort.com
About Big Sky
Big Sky Resort is in Madison County, Montana, about 50 miles from Bozeman. The ski area spreads around Lone Peak, whose summit at 11,166 ft (3,403 m) is served by a tram.
The resort has 5,850 acres of skiable terrain and 4,350 vertical feet. Its base areas are Mountain Village at 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and Madison Base at 7,400 ft (2,256 m).
When does it snow in Big Sky?
In Big Sky, snow falls on about 14 days in April in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 10 days | 4 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 9 days | 10 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow forecasts near Big Sky
Jackson HoleNo snow this weekSun ValleyNo snow this weekSources: Big Sky Resort mountain information, Wikipedia: Big Sky Resort, J2Ski: Big Sky season dates