In the winter the average snow on the ground is about 3 feet. With a Nordic ski trail system for cross-country skiing and more than 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, the Seeley-Swan area provides good opportunities for winter recreation. Contact the Seeley Lake Ranger District office, 3 miles north of town on SR 83, for maps and brochures about access to trails and wildlife in the area; phone (406) 677-2233. Other local wintertime diversions include cultural presentations, ice fishing and dog sledding.