2026-01-01T10:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Summary
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 1 inches, but can be as high as 16 inches. Weather today, mostly sunny, with a high near 27. north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
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, mostly sunny, with a high near 27. north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
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