Snow Report
Summit
6,817 feet0"
Overnight Fresh
0"
Past 24 Hours
4"
Past 7 Days
80"
Settled Base
212"
Season to Date
Base Area
4,464 feet0"
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)
Chair 2 - Swift Creek Express (9am - 4pm)
Chair 3 - Tenderfoot (9am - 4pm)
Chair 4 - Snow Ghost Express (9am - 4pm)
Chair 5 - East Rim (9:45am - 4pm)
Chair 6 - Village (8:45am - 4:30pm)
Chair 7 - Big Creek Express (9:45am - 3:30pm)
Chair 8 - Hellroaring (10am - 4pm)
Chair 9 - Easy Rider (9am - 4pm)
Chair 10 - Bad Rock (9:30am - 4pm)
Chair 11 - Flower Point (9:45am - 3:15pm)
Chair 12 - Elk Highlands (9am - 4pm)
T-Bar 1 - Heritage (As Needed)
T-Bar 2 - Bigfoot (9:45am - 3:15pm)
Big Easy Carpet (9am - 4pm)
2 Easy Carpet (9am - 4pm)
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
Bad Rock
Bench Runs
Big Face
Big Ravine
Cal's Country
Chappy Hour
Chute
Corkscrew
Easy Out
Elephant's Graveyard
Elkweed
Fault 2
Fault 3
Good Medicine
Haskill Slide
Headwall
Heep Steep
Inspiration
Larch
Little Bavaria
Middle Fork
Movie Land
No Name
North Bowl Face
Over the Hill Gang
Powder Bowl
Ptarmigan Bowl
Russ's Street
Schmidt's Chute
Toni Matt
Upper Langley
Chair 2 - Swift Creek Express
Ed's Run
Heaven
Hellroaring
Hibernation
Home Again
Interstate
Mully's
Nice Day
Ranger Trail
Sandi's
Swift Creek
Wood Lot
Chair 3 - Tenderfoot
Alpinglow Alley
Central Avenue
Hailey's
Hope Slope
Ski Way
Chair 4 - Snow Ghost Express
Expressway
Friends of Langley
Hogan's
Hogan's East
Langley
Powder Trap
Three Stooges
Chair 5 - East Rim
Don's Descent
East Rim
East Rim Face
Evan's Heaven
First Creek
Lee's Way
Moe Mentum
Moose
N.B.C.
Whitey's
Chair 6 - Base Lodge
Barndance
Chipmunk
Huckleberry Patch
Chair 7 - Big Creek Express
Big Horn
Black Bear
Caribou
George's Gorge
Goat Haunt
Gray Wolf
Hollywood
Kodiak
Marmot
Silvertip
Whitetail
Chair 8 - Hellroaring
Chet's Stache
Connie's Coulee
Glory Hole
Gray's Golf Course
Hell Fire
Hwy to Heaven
Lacy Lane
Pat's Ride
Picture Chutes
RadJack
Short but Sweet
Sling Shot
Teepee
The Back 9
Wing and a Prayer
Chair 9 - Easy Rider
Lower Inspiration
Over Easy
Under Easy
Chair 11 - Flower Point
Big Creek
Hidden Meadow
Inside Road
North Fork
One Grand Parade
Outside Road
Ridge Run
Chair 12 - Elk Highlands
(note: this chairlift and its runs are for homeowners only & not counted in our total run list)
Elk Highlands Loop
Glades Spur
Good Neighbors Spur
Northern Lights
Northern Lights West
Stoltz Knob Spur
Sunrise Aurora Spur
Sunrise Dawn Spur
Sunrise Headwall
Sunrise Ridge Outside Loop
Bigfoot T-Bar 2
Lodi Ridge
Lynx
Stumptown
Trapper's Trail
Whiskey Spring
Big Easy Carpet
Big Easy Carpet Area
2 Easy Carpet
2 Easy Carpet Area
Terrain Parks
2nd Street Park
Central Avenue Park
Central Avenue Railyard
Depot Terrain Park
Goat Haunt Skier/Boardercross Course
Minnow Park
Parking Lot Status
Aspen Lot
Birch Lot
Cedar Lot
Dogwood Lot
Fir Lot
Hemlock Lot
Pine Lot
Spruce Lot
Willow Lot
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!
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Please review our safety guides to help keep you, your buddies and your fellow guests safe on the slopes.