Andesite Snow Stake

A Dedicated Snow-Measurement Station

Mounted beside a stand of lodgepole pine on Andesite Mountain, this camera frames a purpose-built snow stake rather than a scenic overlook. The tall gauge posts are etched with inch markings so viewers can read snow depth at a glance, a tool ski patrol and forecasters rely on throughout the season.

24-Hour and Storm Totals

Two separate scales flank the stake's central dial: one tracking the 24-hour total, the other the storm total since the last reset. Together they give a quick, standardized picture of how much snow has piled up on this stretch of Big Sky Resort, without needing to consult a written report.

Part of Big Sky's Andesite Mountain

The stake sits on Andesite Mountain, the sister peak to Big Sky's famous Lone Peak, within one of North America's largest connected ski areas in southwestern Montana's Madison Range. Dense conifer forest surrounds the clearing, typical of the resort's mid-mountain terrain.

A Resource for Planning Your Visit

For skiers and riders tracking conditions at Big Sky Resort, this feed offers a straightforward visual gauge of recent snowfall, complementing official resort snow reports with a live, unfiltered view of the measuring stake itself.