Best time to ski Timberline
For the best snow, ski Timberline in February, December, and January. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Timberline 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 8,540 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Timberline's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: February, December, 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.
Timberline season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Timberline?
For the best snow, ski Timberline in February, December, and January. Those months bring 57% 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 Timberline?
February is typically the snowiest month at Timberline, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Timberline have good snow in December?
December brings about 19% of Timberline's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Timberline getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Timberline is forecast to get 0.8" 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 Sunday, Nov 8 with 0.6". It picked up 1.2" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 25°F, overcast, with 13 mph wind.