Best time to ski Red Lodge Mountain
For the best snow, ski Red Lodge Mountain in April, February, and May. Those months bring 46% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Red Lodge 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 9,416 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Red Lodge Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: April, February, and May 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.
Red Lodge Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Red Lodge Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Red Lodge Mountain in April, February, and May. Those months bring 46% 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 Red Lodge Mountain?
April is typically the snowiest month at Red Lodge Mountain, with about 16% of the season's snow.
Does Red Lodge Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 10% of Red Lodge Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, so early-season coverage can be thin. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Red Lodge Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Red Lodge Mountain has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 33°F, overcast, with 3 mph wind.