Bridger Bowl
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Core Strengths
Bridger BowlTravel Ease
Overall
Snow Quality
Overall
Rank
44
Rank in
Region
29
Rank in
State
3
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
ZRANKINGS EXCLUSIVE
50
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
63
Bridger Bowl Ski Area is ranked No. 63 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
12.2%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
6.7%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
13.9%Dump Potential Rank
63Bridger Bowl Ski Area is ranked No. 63 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
50
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
Acreage
2,000 acresTotal Runs
71Longest Run
15,840 ftLifts
7Uphill Max
ppl/hrTerrain Parks
0Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
0Drive Time
34 minAirport
Bozeman, MT
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
2700 ft
Base Elevation: 6100 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Bridger Bowl Ski Area
At Bridger Bowl 12.8% of winter days with 6 inches or more of snow is middle of the pack for western destinations, 7% of months with 90 inches or more is worse than average but 15% of months with 30 inches or less is better than average. Snow density is similar to Utah and the Tetons. Powder skiing can be excellent in the hike-to Ridge terrain and from the Schlasman's lift, both of which require avalanche transceivers to access.
Accumulation and PreservationBridger averages about 80+% open at Christmas and is less than half open in about 15% of holiday seasons. Bridger is liberal with opening terrain on a thin base and the steep Ridge and Schlasman's sectors are likely to be rocky until the base is at least 4-5 feet. The primary exposure is east and the elevation range is 6,100 - 8,100 feet. Melt/freeze conditions are likely from mid-February onwards if it has not snowed recently. Bridger Bowl like many resorts has its most reliable snow conditions from mid-January to mid-March.