Best time to ski Bear Mountain
For the best snow, ski Bear Mountain in January, February, and March. Those months bring 70% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Bear Mountain 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 8,805 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Bear Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and March 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.
Bear Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Bear Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Bear Mountain in January, February, and March. Those months bring 70% 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 Bear Mountain?
January is typically the snowiest month at Bear Mountain, with about 26% of the season's snow.
Does Bear Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 15% of Bear Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Bear Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Bear Mountain has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 38°F, clear sky, with 11 mph wind.