Montana greets snowmobilers with the enviable choice of 3,700 miles of groomed trails. MSA volunteers educate other riders about safety, outdoor survival and avalanche awareness. Others host fun rides, charity rides and special events throughout the season. So explore our snowy mountains and meadows, backcountry lakes, steaming hot springs and legendary ghost towns. The Montana snowmobiling season is from mid-December to April, with some variation, of course, due to yearly snow fluctuations and location.
Snow conditions are powdery early in the season, with hardpack developing as the season progresses.
Temperatures vary widely, but generally average in the 20s to 30s range, although it's common for the mercury to dip below zero. Snow depths range from one to three feet at lower elevations and from six to 15 feet in the mountains. Snowmobiles on public land must be registered and display a decal. Snowmobiles currently registered in other states are not required to display a Montana registration decal. Snowmobilers riding on plowed streets that are open to snowmobile traffic must have a driver's license or possess a snowmobile safety certificate and travel with an adult.