Best time to ski Sipapu
For the best snow, ski Sipapu in March, February, and January. Those months bring 59% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Sipapu 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 9,255 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Sipapu's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, 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.
Sipapu season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Sipapu?
For the best snow, ski Sipapu in March, February, and January. Those months bring 59% 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 Sipapu?
March is typically the snowiest month at Sipapu, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Sipapu have good snow in December?
December brings about 14% of Sipapu's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Sipapu getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Sipapu has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 37°F, mainly clear, with 11 mph wind.