Pine Mountain Resort Snow Report
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Pine Mountain Resort
Pine Mountain Resort in Michigan boasts 27 ski runs across 220 skiable acres with a focus on intermediate to advanced skiers. The best trails are The Homestead and The Ledges, both offering steep drops and challenging terrain. An interesting fact is that Pine Mountain was home to the Pine Mountain Ski Jump, which held the world record for a ski jump in 1937. For beginners, the Gentle Ben run is recommended, providing a gentle slope for learning. The Chalet is the best apres ski bar for a cozy atmosphere and drinks by the fireplace.
Terrain mix: Some pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Pine Mountain Resort ski resort in Michigan include:
1. Pine Mountain: The resort is named after this mountain, which reaches an elevation of 1,650 feet. Pine Mountain offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
2. Chicagon Peak: This peak offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area and is a popular spot for visitors to take in the scenery.
3. Ski runs: Pine Mountain Resort has a total of 27 ski runs, with varying levels of difficulty. The runs are spread out across the mountain, providing plenty of options for skiers and snowboarders to explore.
4. Terrain parks: The resort also features terrain parks with jumps, rails, and other features for freestyle skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.
5. Snowfall: Pine Mountain Resort receives an average of 100 inches of snowfall each year, providing plenty of opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy fresh powder on the mountain.
Overall, Pine Mountain Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and features for visitors to enjoy during the winter season.
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 GRB.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Pine Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- River Bends Campground
- Summer Breeze Campground
- New Prospect - Kettle Moraine State Forest
- Glidden Lake State Forest Campground
- Twelve Foot Falls County Park
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 Pine Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Pine Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Pine Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Pine Mountain Resort 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 Pine Mountain Resort?
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 Pine Mountain Resort?
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 Pine Mountain Resort.