Snow King Mountain
Snow King Mountain is a summer and winter resort in the western United States, in Jackson, Wyoming. Look also at Bridger–Teton National Forest, 3.1 mi away. Its coldest months, January, February and December, bring highs of 27–32°F.
A ski area, 1 mi east of Jackson
About 78 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 78" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 6°. When to go ↓
Jackson is the nearest base
Jackson is 1 miles west, with 63 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Jackson Hole (JAC) has airline service, about 10 miles from Snow King Mountain.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
The weather near Snow King Mountain shifts through the year, as below.
Snow King Mountain
Snow King Mountain is a summer and winter resort in the western United States, in Jackson, Wyoming. The mountain is Jackson's original 1936 ski hill, located on the southeast edge of the city, and was the first ski area in Wyoming. Locals sometimes refer to Snow King as "The Town Hill," and it offers skiing, hiking, an alpine slide, and a planetarium.
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 39 runs · 1,701 ft vertical · 9 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
- Official site
- snowkingmountain.com
Bases for Snow King Mountain
Rooms are nearest in Jackson (63) and Teton Village (23).
Jackson
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
10,720 people
1 mi west of Snow King Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Snow King Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 mi west | — | 63 39 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 10,720 | $1,522K | B+ |
| Teton Village 33% vacation homes | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 23 18 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 739 | $2,000K | — |
| Moose Wilson Road 38% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,535 | $2,000K | — |
| South Park 21% vacation homes | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 2,093 | $1,842K | — |
| Victor | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,589 | $617K | — |
| Hoback | 11 mi south | 15 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,316 | $1,143K | — |
| Wilson 29% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,113 | $2,000K | — |
| Rafter J Ranch | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,293 | $1,268K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Snow King Mountain
More places people know lie within 65 miles.
Big draw125 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
Big draw64 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
23 mi National forestBridger–Teton National Forest
50 mi DamTeton Dam
3in town Park & preserveNational Elk Refuge
59 mi MountainGannett Peak410 mi Ski areaJackson Hole Mountain Resort138 runs · 4,089 ft vertical524 mi Ski areaGrand Targhee Resort93 runs · 2,237 ft verticalPhoto credits
Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Bridger–Teton National Forest: Unknown, Public domain · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National Elk Refuge: Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain · Gannett Peak: U.S. Forest Service, Public domain
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Questions people have about Snow King Mountain
What town is Snow King Mountain near?
Jackson, WY, about 1 miles west.
What is the closest airport to Snow King Mountain?
Jackson Hole (JAC), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 195 miles.
Where should I stay near Snow King Mountain?
Jackson (1 mi, 63 places to stay), Teton Village (10 mi, 23 places to stay) and Moose Wilson Road (6 mi, 11 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Jackson
People in Jackson have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.