Bears Den Mountain Snow Report
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Bears Den Mountain
Bears Den Mountain Ski Resort is a small family-oriented ski resort located in North Dakota. The resort features six ski runs ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty. The best trails for intermediate skiers are the Main Run and the Side Winder. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was founded by a group of local farmers in the 1940s who wanted to create a winter attraction in the area. For beginners, the Bunny Slope is the perfect place to start skiing. The best apres ski bar is The Den, located in the resort's main lodge, which serves food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Bears Den Mountain Ski Resort in North Dakota is located in the Turtle Mountains. This range is a small, isolated mountain range that crosses the border between North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada. The Turtle Mountains have a maximum elevation of around 2,670 feet.
The ski resort at Bears Den Mountain offers a variety of runs and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The mountain features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails, as well as some challenging double black diamond runs for more experienced skiers. With a vertical drop of around 200 feet, Bears Den Mountain provides a fun and challenging experience for visitors looking to hit the slopes in North Dakota.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS FGF.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Bears Den Mountain is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Ndawn | 0 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Bears Den Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Bears Den Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Bears Den Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Bears Den Mountain
Where does the snow data for Bears Den Mountain come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Bears Den Mountain?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Bears Den Mountain?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Bears Den Mountain.