Best time to ski Big Sky
For the best snow, ski Big Sky in April, March, and February. Those months bring 41% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Big Sky 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 11,166 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Big Sky's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: April, March, 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 Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. 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.
Big Sky season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Big Sky?
For the best snow, ski Big Sky in April, March, and February. Those months bring 41% 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 Big Sky?
April is typically the snowiest month at Big Sky, with about 16% of the season's snow.
Does Big Sky have good snow in December?
December brings about 9% of Big Sky's typical seasonal snowfall, so early-season coverage can be thin. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Big Sky getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Big Sky has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 25°F, mainly clear, with 10 mph wind.