Boyne Mountain Snow Report
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Boyne Mountain
Boyne Mountain ski resort in Michigan boasts 415 acres of skiable terrain, with 60 trails and 12 lifts. Among the best trails are Disciples Ridge, a challenging slope with a 500-foot vertical drop, and Hemlock, a peaceful run through the trees. Few people know that the resort was home to the only World Cup alpine skiing race ever held in Michigan, in 1985. For beginner skiers, the Easy Access trail provides a gentle introduction to the sport. After a day on the slopes, head to Everett's for après ski drinks and appetizers, with stunning views of the Boyne River Valley.
Terrain mix: Boyne Mountain is located in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is part of the Boyne Resorts family of ski resorts.
The pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Boyne Mountain include:
1. Boyne Mountain: The main mountain at the resort, featuring a vertical drop of 500 feet and 60 runs spread across 415 skiable acres.
2. Hemlock and Victor: Two smaller peaks at Boyne Mountain that offer additional skiing and snowboarding terrain.
3. Mountain Aspects: Boyne Mountain offers a variety of aspects for skiing and snowboarding, including north-facing slopes that retain snow well and south-facing slopes for sunny, spring skiing.
Overall, Boyne Mountain offers a diverse range of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, with a mix of groomed runs, glades, and terrain parks.
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 APX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Boyne Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Young State Park
- Whiting County Park
- East Jordan Tourist Park
- Lost Valley Bible Camp And Retreat Center
- Graves Crossing - State Forest
- Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
Fishing spots
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 Boyne Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Boyne Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Boyne Mountain
Where does the snow data for Boyne 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 Boyne 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 Boyne 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 Boyne Mountain.