Ski Report for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Daily Ski Conditions for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Hey there powder hound, welcome to Jackson Hole, where the Tetons are living up to their legendary reputation and the snow gods are smiling down on us. If you’re here right now, you’re in for a treat, because the mountain is absolutely firing. After a bit of a slow start to November, December has flipped the script in the best way possible, and the resort is now fully open for business with that deep, dry, dreamy Teton powder we all crave.
Right now, the base area is sitting on about 34 inches of snow, and up in Rendezvous Bowl, the upper mountain is buried under around 65 inches. That’s not just good coverage, that’s proper big mountain snowpack, and it’s only getting deeper. Over the last 24 hours, the resort picked up roughly 4 inches of fresh snow, and in the past 48 hours, it’s closer to 8 inches. It’s not a massive storm dump, but it’s enough to keep everything soft, pillowy, and absolutely perfect for slashing through trees, floating down chutes, and popping off natural features all over the mountain.
Temperatures are cold enough to keep the snow quality dialed, with the summit hovering around 15–20°F and the base in the low 20s. The skies are mostly clear right now with a few high clouds, and the wind is light, making for one of those classic bluebird days where every run feels like a postcard. Visibility is excellent, and the sun is baking the lower mountain just enough to keep things soft without turning it into slush.
Looking ahead, the forecast is looking promising. Over the next five days, another round of storms is expected to move in, with several inches of fresh snow forecasted midweek, and more in the longer range. The pattern is shifting toward colder, more consistent winter weather, which means we’re likely to see more frequent snowfall and colder temps keeping the snow quality stellar. Valley temps will stay in the 20s and 30s, so any melting will be minimal and mostly limited to the very lowest runs in the afternoon.
Right now, nearly all lifts are spinning, including the Aerial Tram, Bridger Gondola, Sublette, and the full network of quads and surface lifts. The resort opened with a limited setup on December 4th but has been rapidly expanding terrain, and by now, the vast majority of the 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain is accessible. You’ve got everything from wide-open groomers off Casper and Teewinot to the steep chutes of Corbet’s Couloir, the Hobacks, and the Lower Faces. The new Sublette lift is a game changer, giving quick access to a huge swath of intermediate and expert terrain and helping to spread the crowds out.
On the ground, piste conditions are a mix of fresh corduroy on the groomed runs and deep, soft powder in the trees and off the main trails. The off-piste is where Jackson Hole really shines right now—deep, stable snowpack, minimal wind slab issues, and endless options in the glades, bowls, and chutes. The snow is light and dry, exactly what you want for big mountain skiing, and the avalanche hazard is being actively managed by Ski Patrol, so stick to open terrain and respect all closures.
Season total snowfall is already well above average for this point in December, especially at mid and upper elevations, thanks to a couple of monster storm cycles that dropped several feet of snow in Rendezvous Bowl. The resort is celebrating its 60th anniversary this winter, so there are special events, deals, and a great vibe in Teton Village, but the real celebration is happening on the mountain every time you drop in.
A few quick tips for visitors: daily lift tickets are limited and sell out on busy days, so book in advance if you can. Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders need reservations, and early season hazards like rocks and thin cover are mostly behind us, but always stay in control and respect the terrain. If you’re not skiing, the Aerial Tram is open for sightseeing, and Corbet’s Cabin is serving up those legendary waffles with a view that’s worth the ride alone.
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