Summit

6,817 feet
0"

Overnight Fresh

0"

Past 24 Hours

4"

Past 7 Days

80"

Settled Base

212"

Season to Date

Base Area

4,464 feet
0"

Past 24 Hours

3"

Past 7 Days

21"

Settled Base

Base area stats reflect natural snowfall only. Actual coverage may be significantly better due to snowmaking efforts.

Today's Snow Reporter: Chad

Monday, March 18, 2024:

10:30 a.m. update:

The slopes are firm and speedy as anticipated, especially in shaded areas, but believe me when I say the sunlight is already beginning to work its magic. Chattery sections are starting to regain a softer, more carvable surface. Still, don't forget to watch your speed and look out for your fellow skiers and riders!

We also have clear views into Glacier National Park and all the way to Flathead Lake. Come on up!

6 a.m. report:

Gooooood morning, skiers and riders!

We're looking at another beautiful bluebird day on the Big, with sunny skies, a light breeze and a high near 47 degrees. Expect snow conditions similar to what we've seen over the past few days: fast and firm to start the day, quickly softening through the morning, perhaps a bit slushy and sticky under the afternoon sun. Time your laps just right and you won't be disappointed.

Signs of springtime have been everywhere on the mountain — Hawaiian shirts, retro neon jumpsuits, you name it. We just can't get enough of it. But you know what else we can't get enough of? Snow! And lucky for us, there's more in the forecast starting later this week. Let's hope it comes to fruition so we can finish this ski season on a high note! With less than three weeks to go, savor every moment you can spend on the slopes.

Please note some terrain closures remain in place due to these warm temperatures, which have resulted in snow instability and risk of slides on steeper slopes.

  • Chair 5 is open, though much of the terrain on the East Rim is closed.
  • Chair 8 is open, but the following runs in the Hellroaring Basin are closed: Connie's Coulee, Glory Hole, Gray's Golf Course, Hell Fire, Pat's Ride, Picture Chutes, RadJack, Sling Shot and The Back 9.
  • Haskill Slide and Cal's Country are closed.

Remember, these closures are for your safety. Don't duck the rope! Thank you for your cooperation and understanding, and stay tuned for potential updates.

If you're in the market for a new pair of skis, don't miss our Spring Demo Sale! All our demo skis can be purchased for just $550, only at Village Rentals. Hurry in!

We're also still offering 20% off all new skis, boots, helmets, goggles, outerwear and more! Pop in to Snow Ghost Outfitters, Base Lodge Traders, the Shop at the Summit House or Village Rentals to see what's in store.

And finally, consider taking the free S.N.O.W. Bus from town or carpooling if you're headed up with friends.

Now get out there and enjoy that sunshine!

The snow report is a subjective assessment of terrain and weather conditions. Snowfall and snow depths are measured at the summit and base areas around 6 a.m. each day. Actual depths may vary across the mountain and change throughout the day. Always check with ski patrol if you need more information about skiing conditions.

Chairlift Status

Chair 1 - Big Mountain Express (9:30am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 2 - Swift Creek Express (9am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 3 - Tenderfoot (9am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 4 - Snow Ghost Express (9am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 5 - East Rim (9:45am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 6 - Village (8:45am - 4:30pm)

Open

Chair 7 - Big Creek Express (9:45am - 3:30pm)

Open

Chair 8 - Hellroaring (10am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 9 - Easy Rider (9am - 4pm)

Open

Chair 10 - Bad Rock (9:30am - 4pm)

Closed

Chair 11 - Flower Point (9:45am - 3:15pm)

Open

Chair 12 - Elk Highlands (9am - 4pm)

Open

T-Bar 1 - Heritage (As Needed)

Closed

T-Bar 2 - Bigfoot (9:45am - 3:15pm)

Closed

Big Easy Carpet (9am - 4pm)

Open

2 Easy Carpet (9am - 4pm)

Open

Chairs 5 and 8 may have delayed openings due to avalanche mitigation work. Lift operations are subject to change without notice due to weather conditions and other safety considerations.

Run Status

Chair 1 – Big Mountain Express

1000 Turns

Groomed

Bad Rock

Open

Bench Runs

Groomed

Big Face

Open

Big Ravine

Groomed

Cal's Country

Closed

Chappy Hour

Open

Chute

Open

Corkscrew

Open

Easy Out

Groomed

Elephant's Graveyard

Open

Elkweed

Open

Fault 2

Open

Fault 3

Open

Good Medicine

Open

Haskill Slide

Closed

Headwall

Open

Heep Steep

Open

Inspiration

Groomed

Larch

Open

Little Bavaria

Open

Middle Fork

Groomed

Movie Land

Closed

No Name

Open

North Bowl Face

Open

Over the Hill Gang

Closed

Powder Bowl

Open

Ptarmigan Bowl

Open

Russ's Street

Groomed

Schmidt's Chute

Open

Toni Matt

Groomed

Upper Langley

Open

Chair 2 - Swift Creek Express

Ed's Run

Open

Heaven

Groomed

Hellroaring

Groomed

Hibernation

Open

Home Again

Groomed

Interstate

Groomed

Mully's

Groomed

Nice Day

Closed

Ranger Trail

Open

Sandi's

Open

Swift Creek

Groomed

Wood Lot

Open

Chair 3 - Tenderfoot

Alpinglow Alley

Open

Central Avenue

Groomed

Hailey's

Groomed

Hope Slope

Groomed

Ski Way

Groomed

Chair 4 - Snow Ghost Express

Expressway

Groomed

Friends of Langley

Open

Hogan's

Groomed

Hogan's East

Groomed

Langley

Open

Powder Trap

Open

Three Stooges

Open

Chair 5 - East Rim

Don's Descent

Closed

East Rim

Closed

East Rim Face

Closed

Evan's Heaven

Closed

First Creek

Closed

Lee's Way

Closed

Moe Mentum

Open

Moose

Open

N.B.C.

Closed

Whitey's

Closed

Chair 6 - Base Lodge

Barndance

Groomed

Chipmunk

Groomed

Huckleberry Patch

Open

Chair 7 - Big Creek Express

Big Horn

Open

Black Bear

Open

Caribou

Groomed

George's Gorge

Open

Goat Haunt

Groomed

Gray Wolf

Groomed

Hollywood

Open

Kodiak

Open

Marmot

Open

Silvertip

Open

Whitetail

Groomed

Chair 8 - Hellroaring

Chet's Stache

Open

Connie's Coulee

Closed

Glory Hole

Closed

Gray's Golf Course

Closed

Hell Fire

Closed

Hwy to Heaven

Open

Lacy Lane

Open

Pat's Ride

Closed

Picture Chutes

Closed

RadJack

Closed

Short but Sweet

Open

Sling Shot

Closed

Teepee

Open

The Back 9

Closed

Wing and a Prayer

Open

Chair 9 - Easy Rider

Lower Inspiration

Groomed

Over Easy

Groomed

Under Easy

Open

Chair 11 - Flower Point

Big Creek

Groomed

Hidden Meadow

Open

Inside Road

Groomed

North Fork

Open

One Grand Parade

Groomed

Outside Road

Open

Ridge Run

Groomed

Chair 12 - Elk Highlands

(note: this chairlift and its runs are for homeowners only & not counted in our total run list)

Elk Highlands Loop

Open

Glades Spur

Open

Good Neighbors Spur

Open

Northern Lights

Open

Northern Lights West

Open

Stoltz Knob Spur

Open

Sunrise Aurora Spur

Open

Sunrise Dawn Spur

Open

Sunrise Headwall

Open

Sunrise Ridge Outside Loop

Open

Bigfoot T-Bar 2

Lodi Ridge

Groomed

Lynx

Closed

Stumptown

Open

Trapper's Trail

Closed

Whiskey Spring

Open

Big Easy Carpet

Big Easy Carpet Area

Groomed

2 Easy Carpet

2 Easy Carpet Area

Groomed

Terrain Parks

2nd Street Park

Groomed

Central Avenue Park

Groomed

Central Avenue Railyard

Groomed

Depot Terrain Park

Groomed

Goat Haunt Skier/Boardercross Course

Closed

Minnow Park

Groomed

Parking Lot Status

Aspen Lot

Open

Birch Lot

Open

Cedar Lot

Open

Dogwood Lot

Open

Fir Lot

Closed

Hemlock Lot

Open

Pine Lot

Open

Spruce Lot

Open

Willow Lot

Open

If you go out of bounds ...

When you exit the marked boundaries of the resort, you are entering backcountry terrain where natural and human-caused avalanches can occur. The resort does not conduct avalanche mitigation on those slopes. Always check the Flathead Avalanche Center's daily avalanche forecast and carry a beacon, shovel and probe.

Stay safe out there!

Did you know tree wells can be deadly? How do you ski or ride safely in early-season conditions? Have you read the Skier Responsibility Code?

Please review our safety guides to help keep you, your buddies and your fellow guests safe on the slopes.