Best time to ski Purgatory
For the best snow, ski Purgatory in March, December, and February. Those months bring 53% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Purgatory 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 10,822 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Purgatory's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, December, 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.
Purgatory season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Purgatory?
For the best snow, ski Purgatory in March, December, and February. Those months bring 53% 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 Purgatory?
March is typically the snowiest month at Purgatory, with about 20% of the season's snow.
Does Purgatory have good snow in December?
December brings about 17% of Purgatory's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Purgatory getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Purgatory has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. It picked up 0.1" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 33°F, mainly clear, with 0 mph wind.