Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Lost Trail Powder Mountain
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The ski season in Lost Trail Powder Mountain typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 28°C.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 29°C and coolest in December (0°C). The wettest month is June (50 mm) and the driest July (18 mm), with about 370 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
1,980 mThe climate in Lost Trail Powder Mountain through the year
When to go
Lost Trail Powder Mountain scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 88 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 54 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–57. The lowest score is in December (26), when days are cool at around 0°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a December day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–April. June is the wettest month with 50 mm and July the driest with 18 mm, out of about 370 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 80 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Lost Trail Powder Mountain lies about 2,000 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Lost Trail Powder Mountain scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 89
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 84
- Hiking (10–22 °C): September and October, up to 79
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and September–October, up to 88
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Lost Trail Powder Mountain is the 177th coolest over the year and the 26th driest. In August, when Lost Trail Powder Mountain scores 88, Maverick Mountain Ski Area (70 km away) scores 88 and Discovery Ski Area (83 km away) scores 86. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 0° | −10° | 26 mm | 8 | 17 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| February | 29 | 3° | −9° | 27 mm | 8 | 21 % | 10 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| March | 29 | 8° | −6° | 26 mm | 8 | 26 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 28 | 12° | −3° | 34 mm | 9 | 25 % | 14 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 57 | 18° | 2° | 47 mm | 9 | 30 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| June | 74 | 23° | 6° | 50 mm | 9 | 38 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 86 | 29° | 8° | 18 mm | 4 | 59 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 88 | 28° | 7° | 23 mm | 6 | 54 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 84 | 22° | 3° | 26 mm | 6 | 50 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 52 | 14° | −2° | 31 mm | 6 | 36 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 32 | 5° | −7° | 30 mm | 8 | 24 % | 9 h | Chilly, snowy and grey |
| December | 26 | 0° | −11° | 30 mm | 8 | 20 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 1,980 m. Coordinates: 45.69, -113.95.