Ski resort

Big Sky Resort weather

Big Sky, MT

58° now

Today: Sunny, high 61°, 5% chance of rain

Current observed weather and the available forecast for Big Sky Resort. Conditions can change quickly; check local alerts before travel.

Usually open November to April

Big Sky Resort is usually closed in October. Check the official calendar before you go.

Winter 2026-27 operating dates are November 25, 2026 to April 11, 2027, plus bonus weekends through April 25.

From Big Sky Winter 2026-27 operating dates, checked . Dates change each year.

Mountain facts

Scheduled to open (official announcement). Opening dates depend on snow and can change.

Base
7,500 ft
Summit
11,166 ft
Vertical
3,666 ft

This forecast is for the main base area at about 7,500 feet. The summit is 3,666 feet higher and is usually colder and windier.

For snow depth, lifts and trails, see the official Big Sky Resort snow report.

Current conditions

Current weather at Big Sky Resort

Broken clouds

Observed at 10:55 AM local time

58°Feels like 55°
Humidity
34%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
7:24 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM

At a glance

Today and Tomorrow at Big Sky Resort

Sunny

High 61° · Low 41°

Up to 5% chance of rain

Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Mostly Sunny

High 60° · Low 41°

0% chance of rain

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 3 mph.

Hour by hour

Big Sky Resort hourly forecast for the next 24 hours

  • 59°Partly Sunny0% rain
  • 60°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 61°Sunny0% rain
  • 61°Sunny0% rain
  • 61°Sunny0% rain
  • 59°Clear2% rain
  • 56°Mostly Clear3% rain
  • 53°Mostly Clear3% rain
  • 49°Mostly Clear4% rain
  • 48°Mostly Clear5% rain
  • 48°Mostly Clear4% rain
  • 47°Mostly Clear2% rain
  • 46°Mostly Clear1% rain
  • 45°Mostly Clear1% rain
  • 44°Mostly Clear1% rain
  • 43°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 43°Partly Cloudy0% rain
  • 42°Sunny0% rain
  • 42°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 41°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 43°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 48°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 51°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 55°Mostly Sunny0% rain

Day by day

Big Sky Resort 7-day forecast

  • SunnyUp to 5% rain61° / 41°
  • Mostly SunnyUp to 0% rain60° / 41°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain66° / 46°
  • Mostly SunnyUp to 1% rain65° / 46°
  • SunnyUp to 1% rain61° / 43°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain60° / 42°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain60° / 43°

Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated 10:46 AM local time. Hourly values are for the forecast grid cell containing this location. Current conditions from OpenWeather.

Averages, not a forecast

Big Sky Resort weather by month

In an average October, highs are near 53° and lows near 25°, with measurable precipitation on about 10 days.

July is usually the warmest month (average high 78°), and January the coldest (average low 9°). June has the most days with precipitation, and September the fewest.

Average monthly weather near Big Sky Resort, 1991–2020
MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecip. daysPrecip.
January30°9°131.8 in
February34°9°121.5 in
March42°17°121.9 in
April48°23°122.4 in
May58°30°132.8 in
June67°36°143.2 in
July78°41°101.3 in
August77°39°111.6 in
September68°33°101.7 in
October53°25°101.8 in
November37°16°111.6 in
December28°9°141.7 in

NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals from the BIG SKY 2WNW, MT US station, 4 miles away and about 1000 feet lower than Big Sky Resort. Precipitation days count days with at least 0.01 inch.

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Big Sky Resort location and park links

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Type
Ski resort
City
Big Sky, MT
Address
50 Big Sky Resort Road
Visitor information
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