Best time to ski APPI Resort
For the best snow, ski APPI Resort in January, December, and February. Those months bring 67% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
APPI Resort 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 4,357 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see APPI Resort's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, December, 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, Apr. 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.
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APPI Resort season FAQ
What is the best time to ski APPI Resort?
For the best snow, ski APPI Resort in January, December, and February. Those months bring 67% 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 APPI Resort?
January is typically the snowiest month at APPI Resort, with about 24% of the season's snow.
Does APPI Resort have good snow in December?
December brings about 24% of APPI Resort's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is APPI Resort getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, APPI Resort is forecast to get 11.0" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (11.2" at the summit), ranking #1 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is tomorrow with 9.0". Right now at mid-mountain it's 42°F, mainly clear, with 16 mph wind.