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San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl is a San Francisco Peaks destination with distinct base lodges and lift zones. Its official map identifies Hart Prairie Lodge, Agassiz Lodge, the Arizona Gondola and Grand Canyon Express, useful names to learn before meeting a new group.

  • Hart Prairie and Agassiz lodges
  • Arizona Gondola
  • Ski and snowboard instruction

Terrain and ability at Snowbowl

Snowbowl's map separates easier runs, more demanding terrain and freestyle features. The ski and ride school offers instruction for newcomers. Choose a current, open route for your ability; the map also marks terrain outside the resort boundary as unpatrolled.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Hart Prairie Lodge handles rental pickup and ski-school arrival, with check-in toward the Hart Prairie Lift. Agassiz Lodge is a different start for intermediate and advanced visitors. Check Snowbowl Road conditions before the drive and confirm the required shuttle or traction arrangements.

Plan a Snowbowl meetup

Say which lodge you mean rather than just 'Snowbowl base.' A group starting with lessons or rentals should agree on its pickup and check-in location first, then arrange a later meeting with friends exploring other lift zones.

Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Snowbowl snow forecast

Forecast

Updated Sat, 3:13 PM MST

  • Tonight

    Showers And Thunderstorms

    Wind S 13 to 26 mph

    Low 41°F
  • Sunday

    Showers And Thunderstorms

    Wind S 26 to 38 mph

    High 44°F
  • Sunday Night

    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

    Wind S 25 to 36 mph

    Low 36°F
  • Columbus Day

    Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

    Wind S 24 to 28 mph

    High 39°F
  • Monday Night

    Rain And Snow Showers

    Wind SW 26 mph

    Low 35°F
  • Tuesday

    Snow Showers Likely

    Wind SW 15 to 30 mph

    High 38°F
  • Tuesday Night

    Slight Chance Snow Showers

    Wind SW 6 to 13 mph

    Low 25°F
  • Wednesday

    Sunny

    Wind W 7 mph

    High 40°F
  • Wednesday Night

    Mostly Clear

    Wind N 6 to 12 mph

    Low 28°F
  • Thursday

    Sunny

    Wind NE 12 to 15 mph

    High 42°F
  • Thursday Night

    Mostly Clear

    Wind NE 18 to 38 mph

    Low 31°F
  • Friday

    Sunny

    Wind NE 17 to 25 mph

    High 43°F
  • Friday Night

    Mostly Clear

    Wind NE 10 to 17 mph

    Low 33°F
  • Saturday

    Sunny

    Wind NE 8 to 12 mph

    High 45°F

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Snowbowl official site → (opens in a new tab)

Ride Snowbowl with SkiBuds

Find people to ski Snowbowl with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.

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