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Sleeping Giant Ski Area Resort Guide
Projected to open Nov 27
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 27
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Last Snowfall
Oct 27
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Sleeping Giant Ski Area is located just outside Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on accessible skiing and snowboarding. The resort features over 180 acres of skiable terrain, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as terrain parks. Key amenities include a base lodge, equipment rentals, and ski school programs, making it suitable for both new and experienced skiers. Its proximity to Yellowstone and emphasis on community-oriented experiences distinguish Sleeping Giant as a welcoming, scenic destination for winter recreation.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Lifts
3
Skiable area
184 ac
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 09:08 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-71%
vs 5-Year Avg
8cm avg by now
-82%
vs 30-Year Avg
13cm avg by now
8cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 2.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~2.3 cm. That's 71% below the 5-year average (8 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 82% below the 30-year average (13 cm).
Sleeping Giant Ski Area Season Snowfall
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Sleeping Giant Ski Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 227cm with an average of 66 snowfall days per season. 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 | 29cm | 9 days | 24cm | 39cm | 6cm |
| December | 42cm | 12 days | 54cm | 71cm | 7cm |
| January | 39cm | 11 days | 77cm | 90cm | 7cm |
| February | 37cm | 11 days | 91cm | 103cm | 7cm |
| March | 33cm | 10 days | 98cm | 111cm | 6cm |
| April | 25cm | 7 days | 98cm | 110cm | 6cm |
| May | 8cm | 2 days | 73cm | 100cm | 3cm |
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 27, 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 Sleeping Giant Ski Area
- Where is Sleeping Giant Ski Area?
- Sleeping Giant Ski Area is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sleeping Giant Ski Area?
- Sleeping Giant Ski Area runs from a base elevation of 2,018 m (6,621 ft) to a summit of 2,264 m (7,428 ft), giving a vertical drop of 246 m (807 ft).
- How big is Sleeping Giant Ski Area?
- Sleeping Giant Ski Area has 184 acres (74 hectares) of skiable terrain, 49 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- How much snow does Sleeping Giant Ski Area get in a typical season?
- Sleeping Giant Ski Area averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
