Jackson Hole ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Wyoming, United States · Base 6,313 ft · Summit 10,450 ft · Vertical 4,137 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 29.
Jackson Hole snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 29; 5 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 29 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 5 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 29, with 5 in. due in the next 7 days, most on Tuesday.
Great for intermediates on the Ikon Pass, steer clear of the week of Dec 27.
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 Jackson Hole
When does Jackson Hole open?
Usually around Nov 29, and the season typically runs to about Apr 6. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.
How much snow does Jackson Hole get?
About 459 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 78 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Jackson Hole?
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 Jackson Hole good for beginners?
9% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 58% intermediate and 32% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Jackson Hole on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Jackson Hole 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 intermediates
■ Beginner 9% · ■ Intermediate 58% · ■ Advanced 32%
140 mapped runs (about 49 miles) and 17 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
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 0.1 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Grand Targhee Wyoming · 15 mi
- Big Sky Montana · 121 mi
- Red Lodge Mountain Montana · 133 mi
- Bridger Bowl Montana · 154 mi
- Powder Mountain Utah · 160 mi
- Snowbasin Utah · 172 mi
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