Best time to ski Stevens Pass
For the best snow, ski Stevens Pass in December, February, and January. Those months bring 58% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Stevens Pass 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 5,845 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Stevens Pass'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.
Stevens Pass season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Stevens Pass?
For the best snow, ski Stevens Pass in December, February, and January. Those months bring 58% 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 Stevens Pass?
December is typically the snowiest month at Stevens Pass, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Stevens Pass have good snow in December?
December brings about 21% of Stevens Pass's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Stevens Pass getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Stevens Pass is forecast to get 4.7" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #11 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 2.3". It picked up 0.3" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, overcast, with 5 mph wind.