Arizona Snowbowl is already looking like winter after the Flagstaff ski area picked up 2 inches of snow overnight in late September. The early-season snowfall arrived with the 2026-27 ski season still ahead, giving skiers an exciting glimpse of winter. Snowbowl shared footage of the fresh snow as winter weather made a nice early appearance on the mountain.
Arizona Snowbowl Gets September Snow
Two inches of snow may not be enough to open the slopes, but seeing Snowbowl covered in fresh snow before October is a welcome sight for skiers waiting for the season to begin.
The snowfall comes during a time when attention is increasingly turning toward the upcoming ski season across the West. For Arizona Snowbowl, the early storm provides the first significant reminder that winter is on its way.
An early storm does not guarantee what the rest of the winter will bring, but September snowfall can quickly get skiers thinking about the months ahead. Arizona Snowbowl sits near Flagstaff at elevations high enough to regularly receive substantial winter snowfall.
Snowbowl Offering $9 Skiing
Skiers looking ahead to the 2026-27 season can also find select dates with $9 lift tickets at Arizona Snowbowl. The resort says guests who purchase qualifying tickets online and in advance will receive $10 in Snowbowl Cash.
Select dates will also offer $10 rental and $10 lesson add-ons. Snowbowl uses demand-based pricing, so ticket prices vary depending on expected visitation.