Best time to ski 49 Degrees North
For the best snow, ski 49 Degrees North in December, January, and February. Those months bring 63% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
49 Degrees North snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 5,774 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see 49 Degrees North's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, January, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
49 Degrees North season FAQ
What is the best time to ski 49 Degrees North?
For the best snow, ski 49 Degrees North in December, January, and February. Those months bring 63% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at 49 Degrees North?
December is typically the snowiest month at 49 Degrees North, with about 24% of the season's snow.
Does 49 Degrees North have good snow in December?
December brings about 24% of 49 Degrees North's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is 49 Degrees North getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, 49 Degrees North is forecast to get 0.9" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #47 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 0.6". Right now at mid-mountain it's 27°F, foggy, with 6 mph wind.