Big Sky ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Montana, United States · Base 6,798 ft · Summit 11,165 ft · Vertical 4,367 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Big Sky snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 6 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 6 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 at 106% of normal snowfall with 6 in. due this week.
Good for beginners and intermediates on the Ikon Pass, book around Jan 3 or Feb 28.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Big Sky
How much snow does Big Sky get?
About 400 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 68 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Big Sky?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Big Sky good for beginners?
27% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 38% intermediate and 35% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Big Sky on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Big Sky is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates
■ Beginner 27% · ■ Intermediate 38% · ■ Advanced 35%
453 mapped runs (about 148 miles) and 45 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), about 0.9 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Bridger Bowl Montana · 44 mi
- Red Lodge Mountain Montana · 101 mi
- Grand Targhee Wyoming · 106 mi
- Jackson Hole Wyoming · 121 mi
- Montana Snowbowl Montana · 172 mi
- Sun Valley Idaho · 186 mi
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