Best time to ski Lookout Pass
For the best snow, ski Lookout Pass in December, February, and January. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Lookout Pass 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 6,150 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Lookout Pass's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, February, and January 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.
Lookout Pass season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Lookout Pass?
For the best snow, ski Lookout Pass in December, February, and January. Those months bring 57% 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 Lookout Pass?
December is typically the snowiest month at Lookout Pass, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Lookout Pass have good snow in December?
December brings about 21% of Lookout Pass's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Lookout Pass getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Lookout Pass is forecast to get 1.6" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #39 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 1.5". Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, overcast, with 5 mph wind.