Is Big Sky snowsure?
The snowiest week in Big Sky is week 4 of April. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 26 cm of snowfall. Check out the Big Sky Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Big Sky
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 14 cm | 3.2 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 19 cm | 4.0 days |
| April | 25 cm | 4.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Sky during August (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of August for Big Sky is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Big Sky normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2736m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4562m) is well above the mid altitude of Big Sky. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Big Sky in the middle of August but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Big Sky during week three of August with the average afternoon temperature 14.2°C and the minimum temperature 11.8°C. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 14km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Big Sky Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Sky and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Big Sky are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Big Sky are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Big Sky are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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