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Bridger Bowl Resort Guide
Opens December 11, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
10cm
7-Day Forecast
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❄ Packed powderResort 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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bridger Bowl
Lifts
11
Skiable area
2000 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner12% of terrain
- Intermediate28% of terrain
- Advanced18% of terrain
- Expert42% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair6
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 5% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 0 of the last 7 seasons · last miss 2025-26
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:01 PM UTC
28cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+22%
vs 5-Year Avg
23cm avg by now
+65%
vs 30-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
23cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 28.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~28.1 cm. That's 22% above the 5-year average (23 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 65% above the 30-year average (17 cm).
Bridger Bowl Season Snowfall
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Bridger Bowl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 207cm with an average of 56 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 26% above this average (260cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23cm | 7 days | 10cm | 19cm | 7cm |
| December | 26cm | 8 days | 25cm | 38cm | 6cm |
| January | 23cm | 7 days | 42cm | 52cm | 6cm |
| February | 28cm | 8 days | 54cm | 64cm | 6cm |
| March | 29cm | 8 days | 54cm | 65cm | 7cm |
| April | 35cm | 9 days | 38cm | 55cm | 9cm |
| May | 16cm | 3 days | 8cm | 26cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
14 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3722 Feb
- 3325 Feb13cm
- 2927 Feb
March 2026
- 4714 Mar23cm
- 3913 Mar5cm
- 3615 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 443 Apr10cm
- 401 Apr3cm
- 392 Apr1cm
April scored highest for Bridger Bowl in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 11, 2026
Through Mar 21, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Bridger Bowl
- Where is Bridger Bowl?
- Bridger Bowl is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Bridger Bowl?
- Bridger Bowl runs from a base elevation of 1,859 m (6,099 ft) to a summit of 2,652 m (8,701 ft), giving a vertical drop of 793 m (2,602 ft).
- How big is Bridger Bowl?
- Bridger Bowl has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 75 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- When is ski season at Bridger Bowl?
- Bridger Bowl typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Bridger Bowl get in a typical season?
- Bridger Bowl averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
