Best time to ski Silver Mountain
For the best snow, ski Silver Mountain in December, February, and January. Those months bring 62% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Silver 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 6,297 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Silver Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, February, 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.
Silver Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Silver Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Silver Mountain in December, February, and January. Those months bring 62% 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 Silver Mountain?
December is typically the snowiest month at Silver Mountain, with about 24% of the season's snow.
Does Silver Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 24% of Silver Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Silver Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Silver Mountain is forecast to get 1.6" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #39 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 1.3". Right now at mid-mountain it's 29°F, foggy, with 10 mph wind.