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Jackson Hole's Snowy Start: Early Season Conditions and Lift Openings at the Resort
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Ski Report for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Daily Ski Conditions for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
# Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Snow Report & Ski Conditions
The 2025-26 winter season is officially underway at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and despite a sluggish start to the season due to warm November weather, things are looking decidedly better now that we're into December. Opening day arrived on Thursday, December 4th, and the mountain fired up three lifts to get skiers and riders back on snow with a respectable foundation already in place.
Right now, the resort has 65 inches of fresh powder sitting at the summit and 34 inches mid-mountain, which is a solid early-season base for mid-December conditions. The Teewinot, Après Vous, and Sweetwater Gondola up to the mid-station are spinning, giving everyone access to a nice mix of beginner and intermediate terrain spread across the north side of the mountain. The legendary Sublette Lift, which opened last year to massive fanfare, is also running with a speedy four-minute ride time that has everyone obsessed with lapping it repeatedly.
The good news is that terrain is expected to expand significantly over the next week. Mountain operations are hopeful they'll announce additional lift and trail openings for the weekend of December 6-7 or sooner if conditions allow. That's because more snow is in the forecast, with new snow expected around December 26th and again on December 28th, which should help flesh out the available terrain considerably.
As for what you can expect weather-wise over the next five days, it's a classic early-season mixed bag. Early in this period you're looking at mostly clear skies with daytime highs in the mid-40s to mid-50s, though overnight lows will dip into the low 30s and upper 20s. Come the end of the forecast window around December 26th, temperatures will drop significantly as snow moves in, with highs falling to the upper 30s and lows around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
December has been treating Jackson well so far. The mountain received approximately 92 inches of snowfall in December 2024 (well above the historical average of 82 inches), and the 2024-25 season's first half delivered solid numbers that exceeded the previous year's totals. This year started slowly with warm temperatures persisting through much of November, but things have shifted into winter mode now, and the weather pattern appears favorable for consistent snowfall throughout the season.
One thing to keep in mind is that early-season conditions are still in effect, so stay alert for hazards and respect all closed areas. The mountain continues to manage daily capacity to keep the experience premium, so you might find shorter lift lines than usual, which is never a bad thing when you're trying to maximize your powder runs.
The 2025-26 season will run through April 12th and marks the resort's 60th anniversary, so expect special celebration events throughout the winter. Whether you're hunting untracked powder in the backcountry terrain or cruising groomers with friends, Jackson Hole is firing on all cylinders and ready to deliver an incredible season. Get out there and make some turns!
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Daily Ski Conditions for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
# Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Snow Report & Ski Conditions
The 2025-26 winter season is officially underway at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and despite a sluggish start to the season due to warm November weather, things are looking decidedly better now that we're into December. Opening day arrived on Thursday, December 4th, and the mountain fired up three lifts to get skiers and riders back on snow with a respectable foundation already in place.
Right now, the resort has 65 inches of fresh powder sitting at the summit and 34 inches mid-mountain, which is a solid early-season base for mid-December conditions. The Teewinot, Après Vous, and Sweetwater Gondola up to the mid-station are spinning, giving everyone access to a nice mix of beginner and intermediate terrain spread across the north side of the mountain. The legendary Sublette Lift, which opened last year to massive fanfare, is also running with a speedy four-minute ride time that has everyone obsessed with lapping it repeatedly.
The good news is that terrain is expected to expand significantly over the next week. Mountain operations are hopeful they'll announce additional lift and trail openings for the weekend of December 6-7 or sooner if conditions allow. That's because more snow is in the forecast, with new snow expected around December 26th and again on December 28th, which should help flesh out the available terrain considerably.
As for what you can expect weather-wise over the next five days, it's a classic early-season mixed bag. Early in this period you're looking at mostly clear skies with daytime highs in the mid-40s to mid-50s, though overnight lows will dip into the low 30s and upper 20s. Come the end of the forecast window around December 26th, temperatures will drop significantly as snow moves in, with highs falling to the upper 30s and lows around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
December has been treating Jackson well so far. The mountain received approximately 92 inches of snowfall in December 2024 (well above the historical average of 82 inches), and the 2024-25 season's first half delivered solid numbers that exceeded the previous year's totals. This year started slowly with warm temperatures persisting through much of November, but things have shifted into winter mode now, and the weather pattern appears favorable for consistent snowfall throughout the season.
One thing to keep in mind is that early-season conditions are still in effect, so stay alert for hazards and respect all closed areas. The mountain continues to manage daily capacity to keep the experience premium, so you might find shorter lift lines than usual, which is never a bad thing when you're trying to maximize your powder runs.
The 2025-26 season will run through April 12th and marks the resort's 60th anniversary, so expect special celebration events throughout the winter. Whether you're hunting untracked powder in the backcountry terrain or cruising groomers with friends, Jackson Hole is firing on all cylinders and ready to deliver an incredible season. Get out there and make some turns!
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.