Best time to ski Powderhorn
For the best snow, ski Powderhorn in March, January, and February. Those months bring 52% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Powderhorn 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 9,850 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Powderhorn's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, January, 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.
Powderhorn season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Powderhorn?
For the best snow, ski Powderhorn in March, January, and February. Those months bring 52% 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 Powderhorn?
March is typically the snowiest month at Powderhorn, with about 22% of the season's snow.
Does Powderhorn have good snow in December?
December brings about 13% of Powderhorn's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Powderhorn getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Powderhorn has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. It picked up 0.2" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, overcast, with 0 mph wind.