2025-12-29T15:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Summary
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Weather today, rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain, snow, and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. some thunder is also possible. widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. temperature rising to near 50 by 11am, then falling to around 33 during the remainder of the day. windy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 45 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Weather Forecast
Seasonal Comparison
Year over year snow water equivalent
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Davenport 0.9 Ssw, Ia.
Regional Snowpack Depth
Snow levels measured from Davenport 0.9 Ssw, Ia
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Lutsen Mountains.
Historical Air Temperature
Temperature fluctuations at Lutsen Mountains
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Lutsen Mountains impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
About the Area
The main mountain range at Lutsen Mountains ski resort in Minnesota is the Sawtooth Mountains. The resort features four main mountains: Eagle Mountain, Moose Mountain, Mystery Mountain, and Ullr Mountain. These mountains provide a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including groomed runs, tree runs, and challenging black diamond slopes. Additionally, Lutsen Mountains has the highest vertical drop in the Midwest at 825 feet.
The resort has a few signature runs like the Double Black Diamond Moose Mountain and the scenic, wide runs of Eagle Mountain. Few people know that Lutsen's longest run, "The Big Daddy," is over 5km long. For beginners, a good starting point is the 1.5 km run of "Bridge Run," where they can take in views of Lake Superior. The resort's bar called Papa Charlie's is a popular apres ski spot, serving drinks and live music.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 10 Lifts |
Base Elevation | 332 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 1000 Acres |
Established | 1948 |
Run Count | 92 Trails |
Top Elevation | 583 Meters |
Lutsen Mountains FAQ
How much snow did Lutsen Mountains receive over the past day?
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
What's the weather like at Lutsen Mountains today?
Weather today, rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain, snow, and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. some thunder is also possible. widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. temperature rising to near 50 by 11am, then falling to around 33 during the remainder of the day. windy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 45 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
What are ski area conditions in Minnesota like right now?
In the Pacific Northwest, Washington State has seen fresh snowfall with Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge reporting a modest accumulation of 2 inches over the past 24 hours. Ski enthusiasts at nearby resorts such as Crystal Mountain or The Summit at Snoqualmie, both relatively close to Sawmill Ridge, should expect light dustings that could refresh the runs. The weather at Sawmill Ridge ... Read more
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