Bighorn Mountains snow conditions

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January 20, 2026

Riders Report summary

*This is an overall summary. The Bighorns are a massive mountain range. Certain areas and elevations may vary greatly.

Report Summary: Looks like a sneaky storm rolled in (01/09) and delivered 7” of new snow. Much needed, but we’ll need a few more of those soon to really fix things. This should make the trails significantly better.

Previous*significant Storm: 01/08

Latest Storm: 01/08

Previous Snow Depth: 8-30”

Current Snow Depth: 8-35”

Snow Quality: Wind crusted.

Avalanche Observations: Lots of wind loading which will make certain slopes interesting. A lot of open slopes are honestly wind blown to the point they’re not even holding snow. With that said, it will basically be an ice layer whenever we get a big storm next.

Backcountry Conditions Rating: C-

Trail Conditions: Most trails have been groomed. Some have dirt on them where the snow never stood a chance with the wind.

Future Forecast: There’s a little bit of snow in the forecast but not a ton.

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*significant storm = 6+ inches of snow.

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Resources

When determining where to take clients, here are 5 resources that our guides use to see which areas received more snow. In addition to these online resources, we also take into account our recent riding experiences and also talk to friends frequently about their recent experiences.