Montana Snowbowl 7-Day Snow Forecast

Montana Snowbowl Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 20 March 2026 16:42 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Montana Snowbowl?

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,301ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Montana Snowbowl.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Montana Snowbowl

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 52°F
Min 24°F

1in New Snow

Snow Line from 7,510ft to resort level (5,000ft).

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Montana Snowbowl Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 21	up to 1in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,182ft to 5,673ft, with rain below.	Max 41°F Min 27°F
Sun 22	Clear sky.	Max 45°F Min 24°F
Mon 23	Cloudy.	Max 52°F Min 29°F
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 50°F Min 35°F
Wed 25	New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 7,510ft to resort level (5,000ft).	Max 41°F Min 26°F
Thu 26	Fair.	Max 38°F Min 24°F
Fri 27	Clear sky.	Max 47°F Min 26°F

This Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Montana Snowbowl, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast updated at 16:42 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Montana Snowbowl, USA at 5,000ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Montana Snowbowl typically enjoys a snow depth of 50 to 100 inches during the season, with consistent snowfall ensuring great conditions. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date details.

Off-Piste Safety in Montana Snowbowl

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Montana Snowbowl, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.