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Jackson Hole's February Powder Dream: 11 Feet of Snow and More Coming

Jackson Hole's February Powder Dream: 11 Feet of Snow and More Coming

Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Ski Report for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming

Daily Ski Conditions for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming

Jackson Hole is absolutely firing right now, and if you've been dreaming about deep powder and endless vertical, this is your moment. The mountain just wrapped up an insane week that's left everyone talking, and the forecast is promising even more good times ahead.

Let's start with the goods: you're looking at serious snow depths that'll make your quads sing. The summit is sitting at a whopping 229 centimeters (about 7.5 feet), while the base has a respectable 46 centimeters. Over the past 24 hours alone, the mountain picked up about 23 centimeters of fresh snow, and more has been coming down throughout the day. This isn't just any snow either—it's that premium powder that skiers and riders dream about.

The past week has been absolutely legendary. February delivered over 6 feet of snow in just seven days, and the mountain has already accumulated a mind-bending 132 inches (11 feet) for the month alone. The season total? A massive 350 inches and counting. That's the kind of snowfall that transforms terrain and keeps lines skiing smooth and full for days on end.

All 13 lifts are running, with 95 percent of the 116 kilometers of slopes open to play on. Whether you're hunting deep powder in the bowls or carving groomers, there's plenty of terrain waiting for you. The Aerial Tram is spinning from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, and most other lifts operate until 4 PM.

Weather-wise, temperatures are running cold, which means that new snow is coming in as quality powder rather than heavy, dense stuff. Current temperatures are in the low 20s to mid-30s Fahrenheit depending on elevation, with southwest winds between 5 and 20 miles per hour. It's classic early spring skiing weather—cold enough to preserve snow quality but with a sun angle that's starting to strengthen.

Looking ahead at the next five days, the pattern stays active but with some breaks for planning purposes. Friday and Saturday will see lighter snow but still quality conditions, with temperatures dropping into single digits at elevation. Sunday offers a brief respite with mostly dry conditions before the next system rolls in Monday through mid-week, bringing more snow to pad an already historic month.

The mountain has been running hot all winter, but February has been absolutely something else. If you're still on the fence about making the trip, the snow report is basically screaming at you to get here. This kind of consistent powder isn't guaranteed, and with the forecast looking good for more storms to roll through before April, Jackson Hole is delivering everything a snow sports enthusiast could ask for.

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