Best skiing near Downing

3 ski resorts · 3 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Downing, Wisconsin — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 3 of 3 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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Afton Alps Ski Area
#1 Afton Alps Ski Area Off-season
106 m Vertical250 Acres48 Runs21 Lifts
36.5 mi away
79°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 79°F — wet, slushy snow
Afton Alps Ski Area is located in Minnesota and offers 300 acres of skiable terrain with 50 trails and 18 lifts. The resort's best trails are the intermediate runs, which make up…
Why 22: resort size & terrain
22Rated
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Wild Mountain Ski Area
#2 Wild Mountain Ski Area Off-season
21 Runs7 Lifts
39.0 mi away
78°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Wild Mountain Ski Area in Minnesota boasts 26 trails spread across 100 acres. The resort is well-known for its beginner and intermediate terrain, with the best trails being…
Why 18: resort size & terrain
18Rated
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Welch Village Ski Area
#3 Welch Village Ski Area Off-season
110 m Vertical140 Acres60 Runs10 Lifts
47.4 mi away
79°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 79°F — wet, slushy snow
Welch Village Ski Area is a popular ski resort in Minnesota known for its varied terrain and excellent snow conditions. The resort offers 60 runs and 10 lifts, with the best…
Why 17: resort size & terrain
17Rated

Skiing near Downing

The Downing area has 6 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Afton Alps Ski Area (250 acres), and Welch Village Ski Area has the most vertical (110 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Downing

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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