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Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails Snow Report

North Dakota, Canada Fort Qu'Appelle
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Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails -- North Dakota ski resort
Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails North Dakota · Fort Qu'Appelle
About this resort

Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails

Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails is a popular ski resort in Saskatchewan, offering a range of trails suitable for all ski levels. The best trails include the 7 km Valley Trail, the 5 km Forest Trail, and the 3 km Prairie Trail. An interesting fact is that Echo Valley was once a popular spot for bootleggers during the prohibition era in the 1920s. For beginner skiers, the easiest trail is the 1 km Rabbit Trail, which is flat and perfect for practicing basic skills. The best apres ski bar is the nearby Boomtown Sports Bar, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Overall, Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails is a must-visit destination for ski enthusiasts in Saskatchewan.

Terrain mix: Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails is located in Saskatchewan, Canada and does not have any mountain ranges or significant mountain aspects. The park is known for its gently rolling terrain and scenic forested trails, making it a popular destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There are no steep slopes or mountainous features in the park.

StateNorth Dakota
LocationFort Qu'Appelle
Runs4
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BIS.

387 FXUS63 KBIS 220504 AFDBIS Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1204 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Unseasonably warm temperatures to end the workweek, with near record highs Thursday and especially Friday. - Much cooler temperatures this weekend and into early next week. - Dry conditions through Thursday night, then low chances for showers Friday afternoon through Friday night. - Breezy to windy Friday and Saturday. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1147 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 Mostly clear skies across western and central ND early this overnight period. May be a bit more in the way of mid clouds tracking east tonight, but nothing concerning. No updates needed at this time. UPDATE Issued at 1000 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 No changes are needed for this update. Current conditions and trends have been blended into the forecast. UPDATE Issued at 643 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 The forecast remains on track. Quiet weather will prevail through tonight. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 A ridge building into the Northern Plains with trailing thermal ridge will result in well above average high temperatures today, becoming unseasonably warm and near record territory Thursday through Friday. These highs Thursday and Friday will range mostly from the 70s to low 80s with lows mostly in the 50s Thursday night (mid 40s far northwest). Dry conditions are expected to accompany this feature through Thursday night. After which, the current NBM keeps then keeps things mostly dry during the day Friday before low rain chances return Friday night possibly lingering into Saturday morning. That said, as upper low pressure over the northern Rockies lifts towards south central Canada Friday, associated shortwave energy and surface warm frontal boundary could produce a few showers and possibly a few thunderstorms Friday afternoon. Breezy southerly winds will likely develop Friday before a strong cold frontal boundary brings windy conditions to much of the state Friday night and possibly into Saturday. While the FROPA is currently favored to pass through at night, and therefore not the most ideal timeframe for tapping into the strongest winds aloft, current deterministic models contain moderate pressure rises that could aid in winds reaching advisory criteria anyways. Furthermore, should the front either come through quicker or slower than currently forecast, which is always a distinct possibility, then wind impacts could become higher in the end. Behind the cold front, much cooler air is anticipated to filter in for this weekend into next week with highs Saturday mostly in the mid 40s to mid 50s, and highs mostly in the 40s on Sunday and Monday. A slight warming trend is then forecast into the middle of next week. Widespread lows in the 20s to low 30s are progged Saturday night through Monday night. However, any nights where clouds clear and winds go relatively light, temperatures will likely tank and become even cooler than the NBM currently forecasts. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1147 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 VFR conditions are expected through the 06Z TAF period. Very faint hint of low stratus at KBIS and KDIK around 12Z this morning but too much uncertainty to mention attim. will monitor. There will be a little more mid clouds today, especially along the southern TAF sites. Expect a south to southeast surface flow through the period. Will begin with a period of LLWS in the west and north central with stronger winds aloft. It will be gusty at times south central into the James River Valley this afternoon with sustained winds around 15 to 20 kts and gust to 30 kts. Winds diminish to around 10 kts or less across the area tonight. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ UPDATE...TWH DISCUSSION...Telken AVIATION...TWH
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails -- 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 Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails

Where does the snow data for Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails 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 Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails?

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 Echo Valley Provincial Park Cross Country Ski Trails?

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.

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