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Great Divide Ski Area Resort Guide
Opens Nov 28
Opens November 28, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Last Snowfall
Oct 26
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
11cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Great Divide Ski Area
Lifts
6
Skiable area
1600 ac
Resort Info
Season dates
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Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:02 PM UTC
28cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+177%
vs 5-Year Avg
10cm avg by now
+152%
vs 30-Year Avg
11cm avg by now
10cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 27.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~27.7 cm. That's 177% above the 5-year average (10 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 152% above the 30-year average (11 cm).
Great Divide Ski Area Season Snowfall
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Great Divide Ski Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 155cm with an average of 43 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 14% above this average (177cm 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 | 17cm | 5 days | 7cm | 15cm | 5cm |
| December | 22cm | 6 days | 19cm | 31cm | 5cm |
| January | 20cm | 6 days | 33cm | 43cm | 5cm |
| February | 22cm | 7 days | 43cm | 54cm | 5cm |
| March | 22cm | 6 days | 39cm | 56cm | 6cm |
| April | 24cm | 6 days | 19cm | 34cm | 8cm |
| May | 12cm | 3 days | 2cm | 13cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
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 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.
