Regardless of a sluggish begin to the season, winter is lastly creeping its method into the Rockies, and some ski areas in Montana have introduced opening dates this week.
A storm that got here by means of within the final week dropped 4-8″ of snow on ski areas throughout Montana, and there is considerably extra within the forecast. Whereas at this level, forecasts within the West really feel like extra of a disappointing tease than something, the shred of optimism now we have left thinks the subsequent bit could possibly be fairly darn good for MT skiers.
Here is what we have seen to this point for resort openings and up to date storms. The 2026 POWDER Photograph Annual is right here! Search for a print copy on a newsstand close to you, or click on right here to have a replica shipped on to your entrance door.
Lookout Go
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Lookout Go introduced right now that they’re going to open for the season (or not less than the weekend!) on Friday, December 5. The ski space will open at 11 am and supply $45 raise tickets. Lookout Go may even be open for snowboarding on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to three pm.
Over the past 6-10 days, Lookout Go noticed roughly 16″ of latest snow, and the forecast over the subsequent 5 days is trying promising to say the least. 21″ of snow is forecasted to fall over the subsequent 5 days, with one other 23″ attainable over the next 6-10 days.
Comfortable Winter, Lookout Go!
Discovery Ski Space
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One of many ski hills close to Missoula, Discovery Ski Space, additionally introduced its opening day this week. Discovery will open for the ski season on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Early-season situations are nonetheless current at Discovery Ski Space, so solely Straightforward Elevate and Lums Run will open to begin, and opening day shall be free. That is proper, raise tickets are free-fifty at Discovery this Saturday!
The ski space has 10 extra inches of snow within the forecast over the subsequent 5 days, in order that they’re hoping to open extra terrain as quickly as attainable and can replace people as quickly as attainable.
Bridger Bowl
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Over in Montana’s Bridger Vary, Bridger Bowl has introduced its projected opening date of December 12, 2025. Bridger hasn’t gotten a lot snow just lately, however like different elements of Montana, it’s anticipated to select up a big chunk of snow over this subsequent storm.
The following 5 days are forecast to convey 15″ of snow to Bridger Bowl, with just a few extra attainable inches within the days after that. Bridger Bowl reminds people that till the ski space is open, no ski patrol providers can be found, they usually’re answerable for their very own security and avalanche forecasting.
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Crimson Lodge
Crimson Lodge’s opening day is deliberate for Friday, December 5, 2025. The ski space acquired 8″ of snow in a single day on Wednesday, December 3, leaving them a pleasant cushion for opening day turns. Whereas Crimson Lodge is not fairly in the identical path because the storm projected to drop 10+ inches on different Montana ski areas, they’ve nonetheless acquired a gradual quantity of snow within the forecast over the subsequent few weeks.
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