Best time to ski Timberline Mountain

For the best snow, ski Timberline Mountain in January, February, and March. Those months bring 64% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).

Timberline Mountain snowfall by month

Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

15%

Dec

31%

Jan

17%

Feb

15%

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 4,268 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Timberline Mountain's website.

How to time your trip

Deepest snow: January, February, and March 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.

Timberline Mountain season FAQ

What is the best time to ski Timberline Mountain?

What is the snowiest month at Timberline Mountain?

January is typically the snowiest month at Timberline Mountain, with about 31% of the season's snow.

Does Timberline Mountain have good snow in December?

December brings about 15% of Timberline Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.

Is Timberline Mountain getting snow right now?

As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Timberline Mountain is forecast to get 0.5" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #53 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Saturday, Nov 7 with 0.5". Right now at mid-mountain it's 52°F, mainly clear, with 7 mph wind.

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