Best time to ski Mountain High
For the best snow, ski Mountain High in February, March, and January. Those months bring 70% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Mountain High 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 8,200 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Mountain High's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: February, March, 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.
Mountain High season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Mountain High?
For the best snow, ski Mountain High in February, March, and January. 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 Mountain High?
February is typically the snowiest month at Mountain High, with about 27% of the season's snow.
Does Mountain High have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Mountain High's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Mountain High getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mountain High has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 39°F, clear sky, with 12 mph wind.