Big Sky Resort, MT is Building a Brand New, 6-Person Chairlift – The Fastest in North America Big Sky Resort, MT will be replacing its existing Swift Current High-Speed Quad with a brand new, 6-passenger high speed chairlift for the 2020-21 ski season. It will be called the Swift Current 6 chair and will be the fastest 6-passenger chairlift in North America. The new chair expected for next season will have heated seats, leg rests, and a […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 23, 2019 0 Comments
Looks & Feels Like Mid-Winter At Big Sky Resort, MT: 237% Of Average Snowfall Good afternoon from snowy Big Sky Resort! It looks and feels like mid-winter today, with temps just starting to climb above zero, snow guns blazing, and natural snow covering Lone Peak. With 51” of total snowfall this month, Big Sky has received 237% of average snowfall, making this the third snowiest October in the past 20 years. Big Sky saw […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 31, 2019 1 Comment
Bear in Big Sky, Montana Breaks into Hotel Bathroom, Takes A Nap A young Black Bear crawled into an open window and into the women’s restroom at Buck’s T-4 Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. Despite efforts by lodge staff to coax it out of the building, the bear seemed more than content to take a nap on the counter. Eventuallty Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Gallatin County Sheriff Deputies were […] Laughs Mike Lavery | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Set A New Record With 76″ of Snow In November | That’s 190% of Average Big Sky Resort, MT received 76″ of snow in November of 2018, which is about 190% of average. In fact, it’s the most amount of snow that the resort’s ever received in the month of November. On top of that, the resort has received 105″ since October 1st, which is approximately 150% of average. Early season conditions at Big Sky are all-time. The […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | December 3, 2018 1 Comment
NOAA: Big Sky Resort, MT Is In For 4-8″ of Snow On Friday With A Week Until Opening Day The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montana. It’s in effect from early Friday morning through late Friday night. The highest snow totals will be in the mountains, so Big Sky Resort is in a good spot for this one. Montana: 4-8″ of Snow On Friday “A winter storm system originating in Northwest Canada will move quickly […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 15, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Accumulating Snow For Big Sky Resort, MT Tonight- Thursday Morning | 8-14″ of Snow Is Expected To Fall The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Big Sky Resort, MT. It’s in effect from 6:00pm Tonight – 9:00am Thursday Morning. Accumulating snowfall is forecasted to impact the area throughout this time. Big Sky Resort has a base elevation of 7,510 ft and Lone Peak tops out at 11,166ft, so the resort should see substantial snow accumulations. Big […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 31, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Big Sky Resort, MT | 4-8″ of Snow Friday – Saturday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Big Sky Resort, MT. It’s in effect from 2:00am Friday Morning – 2:00am Saturday Morning. This is just the start, as a weekend of persistent precipitation is in the forecast. Who’s ready for some powder days at Big Sky? 4-8″ of Snow Friday – Saturday Morning In MT. Snow is forecasted […] Weather Chris Wallner | February 1, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Bluebird Powder Day At Big Ski Resort, MT Yesterday | Current Snowpack 167% of Average Yesterday was one of those days that everyone dreams about at Big Sky Resort, MT. A bluebird powder day. Conditions are currently all-time at the resort, as they have 167% of their average snowpack for this time of year. “Yesterday was one of those coveted bluebird powder days. We’ve been blessed with all-time November snowfall & are currently at approximately 167% […] Chris Wallner | November 29, 2017 1 Comment