Best time to ski Powder Mountain
For the best snow, ski Powder Mountain in January, February, and December. Those months bring 54% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Powder 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 9,422 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Powder Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and December 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.
Powder Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Powder Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Powder Mountain in January, February, and December. Those months bring 54% 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 Powder Mountain?
January is typically the snowiest month at Powder Mountain, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Powder Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Powder Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Powder Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Powder Mountain is forecast to get 0.1" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (0.2" at the summit), ranking #69 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is today with 0.1". Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, clear sky, with 3 mph wind.