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Great Divide Ski Area ski resort

North America

Great Divide Ski Area

Opens Nov 28

Opens November 28, 2026

Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record

Opens Nov 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 26

4d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

11cm

7-Day Forecast

1cm

Snow Depth

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❄ Heavy, wet
Updated: Oct 30, 9:06 PM•Weather at base: 1,777m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Opens Nov 28

Great Divide Ski Area opens November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, March, January.NovDec3Jan1Feb2MarAprMay

Best months to book

  1. #1February22cm avg
  2. #2March22cm avg
  3. #3January20cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:06 PM UTC

Terrain

Opens Nov 28

Opens November 28, 2026

140 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:06 PM

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Freezing line
Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (1,983m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Great Divide Ski Area

About Great Divide Ski Area

Great Divide Ski Area is located near Helena, Montana, and features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain across three mountain faces. The resort is known for its friendly, laid-back atmosphere, affordable pricing, and diverse terrain suitable for beginners to advanced skiers. Signature experiences include night skiing, terrain parks, and a variety of events throughout the season. Key amenities include a full-service lodge, equipment rentals, and ski school programs.

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Frequently asked questions about Great Divide Ski Area

Where is Great Divide Ski Area?
Great Divide Ski Area is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Great Divide Ski Area?
Great Divide Ski Area runs from a base elevation of 1,777 m (5,830 ft) to a summit of 2,189 m (7,182 ft), giving a vertical drop of 412 m (1,352 ft).
How big is Great Divide Ski Area?
Great Divide Ski Area has 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of skiable terrain, 140 marked runs and 6 lifts.
How much snow does Great Divide Ski Area get in a typical season?
Great Divide Ski Area averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Great Divide Ski Area in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #428 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Great Divide Ski Area averaged -17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -31%, '15-16 -27%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.

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