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Ski area · Montana

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Resort is a ski area 4 mi north of Whitefish. A drive of 23 mi reaches Glacier. Its coldest months, January, February and December, bring highs of 30–35°F.

Vertical
2,292 ft
#50 of 232 U.S. ski areas
Runs
137
16 lifts
Where
4 mi north of Whitefish
33 places to stay in Whitefish
Official site
In brief

A ski area, 4 mi north of Whitefish

About 63 inches of snow a year

The nearest weather station records about 63" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 17°. When to go ↓

Whitefish is the nearest base

Whitefish is 4 miles south, with 33 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.

When to go

Warm months and cold ones

Pick a month for Whitefish Mountain from the weather below.

Jan31° / 17°
Feb35° / 18°
Mar45° / 24°
Apr55° / 30°
May65° / 38°
Jun72° / 45°
Jul82° / 49°
Aug82° / 47°
Sep70° / 39°
Oct54° / 31°
Nov39° / 24°
Dec30° / 18°
Typical highs and lows in Whitefish. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Whitefish. Whitefish’s full climate →
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Whitefish Mountain Resort

Rooms are nearest in Whitefish (33) and Columbia Falls (19).

Whitefish Mountain1Whitefish33Columbia Falls19West Glacier21Coram17Kalispell27Hungry Horse11Evergreen10Martin City5Glacier10 mi
Whitefish Mountain12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Glacier
5 min drive

Whitefish

33 places to stay · 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

9,358 people

4 mi south of Whitefish Mountain

15 min drive

Columbia Falls

19 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

5,753 people

11 mi southeast of Whitefish Mountain

25 min drive

West Glacier

21 places to stay · 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

263 people · 37% vacation homes

16 mi east of Whitefish Mountain

20 min drive

Coram

17 places to stay · 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

452 people · 27% vacation homes

14 mi east of Whitefish Mountain

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Whitefish MountainDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Whitefish4 mi south5 min33 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park9,358$684KB−
Columbia Falls11 mi southeast15 min19 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks5,753$384KC+
West Glacier 37% vacation homes16 mi east25 min21 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks263$498K—
Coram 27% vacation homes14 mi east20 min17 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks452$243K—
Kalispell19 mi south30 min27 18 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground31,851$428KC−
Hungry Horse 45% vacation homes15 mi southeast20 min11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds679——
Evergreen19 mi south30 min10 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks9,611$341K—
Martin City16 mi southeast25 min5 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park342$573K—

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

FCAGlacier Park13 mi
MSOMissoula Montana110 mi
GTFGreat Falls154 mi
GEGSpokane · major hub159 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Whitefish Mountain’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Other places close by

Also within 60 miles are these.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Flathead Lake: The original uploader was Cactus.man at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Mary Lake: Ken Thomas (talk · contribs), Public domain · Triple Divide Peak: Eggbones, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park: Jesse Allen, NASA Earth Observatory, using data obtained courtesy of the Univers, Public domain · Logan Pass Visitor Center: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Before visiting Whitefish Mountain

What town is Whitefish Mountain Resort near?

Whitefish, MT, about 4 miles south.

What is the closest airport to Whitefish Mountain Resort?

Glacier Park (FCA), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 159 miles.

Where should I stay near Whitefish Mountain Resort?

Whitefish (4 mi, 33 places to stay), Columbia Falls (11 mi, 19 places to stay) and West Glacier (16 mi, 21 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from Whitefish

There are no tips yet, so start one in Whitefish’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.