Best time to ski Snowbasin
For the best snow, ski Snowbasin in January, March, and December. Those months bring 56% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Snowbasin 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 9,350 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Snowbasin's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, March, and December 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.
Snowbasin season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Snowbasin?
For the best snow, ski Snowbasin in January, March, and December. Those months bring 56% 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 Snowbasin?
January is typically the snowiest month at Snowbasin, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Snowbasin have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Snowbasin's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Snowbasin getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Snowbasin has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 34°F, mainly clear, with 4 mph wind.