Bridger Bowl ski resort

📷 Bridger Bowl

North America

Bridger Bowl

19

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.2cm

Past 48 Hours

2.9cm

Past 10 Days

22.7cm

14-Day Forecast

15.8cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 7:31 PMWeather at base: 1859m

Resort Guide

Bridger Bowl is a community-owned ski area located just outside Bozeman, Montana, offering 2,000 acres of skiable terrain across a variety of runs suitable for all ability levels. The resort is known for its laid-back, authentic atmosphere and abundant light powder, with signature experiences including expert terrain in the Ridge area and extensive backcountry access. Key amenities include multiple lodges, on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard lessons, and a family-friendly environment. Bridger Bowl stands out for its non-profit status, affordable pricing, and strong local character.

Resort Info

Summit2652m
Base1859m
Vertical2700m
Lifts8/11
Runs72/75
Skiable Area2000 acres
Avg Snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Jimmy B’s Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot at Bridger Bowl, Jimmy B’s is known for its relaxed atmosphere, hearty pub fare, and local Montana brews, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
19
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Current conditions at Bridger Bowl show a snow depth of 127cm with overcast skies and a mild temperature of 5°C. While there has been no new snowfall in the last 24 hours, the resort received 3cm over the past week, providing a decent base for skiing. Expect an average of 17cm of snow over the next 14 days, which should improve conditions.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2652mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM

23cm
24h
16cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
23
Prev10d
0.4
Now12
0.1
M13
T14
1.4
W15
4
T16
0.1
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northern Rockies region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2320m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1859m

Temp

10°C

Wind

3.1km/h

Snow Depth

~127cm

Est.

14-Day Forecast

15.6cm

Mid-Mountain

2256m

Temp

6.9°C

Wind

11.9km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

10.2cm

Summit

2652m

Temp

4.9°C

Wind

3.1km/h

Snow Depth

~127cm

Est.

14-Day Forecast

17.3cm

Lifts Open

8/11
73%

open

Runs Open

72/75

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2652m)

ECMWF
15.8cm
GFS
18.3cm
GEM
11.6cm
JMA
20.1cm
ICON
9.2cm
Météo-Fr
0.3cm
SnowSure™
12.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

5.5°

-4.8°

0.4cm

Mon

13

🌧️

3.1°

-6°

0.1cm

Tue

14

☁️

5.2°

-4.7°

Wed

15

❄️

3.5°

-5.3°

1.4cm

Thu

16

❄️

-5.1°

-10.9°

4cm

Fri

17

☁️

-3.4°

-13.8°

0.1cm

Sat

18

☁️

-1.7°

-12.7°

Sun

19

☁️

5.2°

-11.6°

Mon

20

☁️

7.9°

-5.3°

Tue

21

❄️

-1.4°

-5.7°

4.6cm

Summit elevation (2652m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

179.2cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+8%

vs 5-Year Avg

165.8cm avg by now

+25%

vs 30-Year Avg

143.1cm avg by now

165.8cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 133.7 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 117.2 cm by 14%. The most recent season recorded 164.2 cm, which is 22% above the long-term average and 7% above the recent 5-year average, indicating a notable uptick. Despite a significant dip in 2023, overall variability remains moderate, with a clear upward trend in recent snowfall compared to historical norms.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.