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Snow Bluff Snow Report

Missouri, United States Willard
⚠ Flood Watch · Flood Watch issued October 14 at 11:26AM CDT until October 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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Snow Bluff -- Missouri ski resort
Snow Bluff Missouri · Willard
About this resort

Snow Bluff

Snow Bluff ski resort in Missouri offers various trails for all skill levels, with the best ones being the intermediate and advanced runs. The resort has a vertical drop of 300 feet and features four lifts. An interesting fact about Snow Bluff is that it was originally owned by the Walt Disney Company in the 1980s. For beginner skiers, the Gentle Ben trail is recommended as it has a gradual slope, perfect for learning. After a long day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar is the Snow Bluff Pub which offers a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and live music on the weekends.

Terrain mix: Snow-Bluff Ski Resort in Missouri does not have any pertinent mountain ranges or significant mountain aspects. The resort is located in the Ozarks region of Missouri, which is characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas rather than towering mountains. Snow-Bluff Ski Resort offers skiing and snowboarding on man-made slopes with artificial snow, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the region.

StateMissouri
LocationWillard
Opened1988
Detailed forecast

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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 SGF.

934 FXUS63 KSGF 140612 AFDSGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 112 AM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - A Flood Watch is effect through 7 PM Thursday as rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through the area. A risk for locally heavy rainfall and isolated severe storms will accompany this system. - Pattern change incoming with high temperatures in the 60s with lows in the 30s and 40s for Friday and Saturday. Expect gusty northerly winds on Friday up to 35 mph. Patchy frost may occur Saturday and Sunday mornings. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 105 AM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026 An upper level low is currently located over Arizona and Utah early this morning. Ahead of the upper level low a front is located from western Oklahoma to the northeast into northern Missouri currently. The low will slow and the front will remain stalled in these locations today into tonight. Showers and storms developed from southwestern Oklahoma into northern Missouri along the front and these storms produced an outflow boundary which is currently moving south through the area early this morning. Showers and storms will continue to develop and move east/southeast through the area this morning. Severe weather is not expected this morning but some wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph could be possible with a few storms. Moisture has increased across the area as dewpoints around 70 are in place across the area. Precipitable water values are around 2" across the area which will result in efficient rainfall rates with the showers and storms this morning. Overall this activity will continue to move steadily to the east southeast this morning, but localized training will be possible west of Highway 65 and north of I-44. The current activity should move south of the area by midday. Clouds will remain in place through the day and will lower especially during the evening hours today. The upper level low will continue to slowly move east today and tonight so lift will occur across the area and some periods of light rain and drizzle will be possible this evening. Some weak instability will be in place this afternoon and evening, so a few isolated showers and storms will be possible but coverage in thunder this evening will be limited. With the increase in clouds temperatures will not cool much the rest of the day, and for much of the area will not warm much during the day today. Highs are expected to range from the middle 70s across the northern portions of the area to the lower/mid 80s across portions of south central Missouri today. Tonight the upper level low will start to move more to the northeast and uncapped instability of 500 to 1300 J/kg will develop, especially west of Highway 65 tonight into Thursday morning. Instability will be weaker and not as deep to the east as these locations will be further from the upper level low to the west. As this occurs additional showers and storms will develop, and could develop into bands or lines and there could be some potential for training. The overall severe risk is low, with locally heavy rain the greatest risk tonight into Thursday. A few strong storms with gusty winds will be possible with any line segments that can develop tonight into Thursday morning. An upper level trough will move southeast across the Plains on Thursday and will merge with the upper level low and will push a cold front east through the area Thursday into Thursday night. Additional showers and storms are expected to develop along the front, though coverage in the activity could become more scattered in nature as the front moves east. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Thursday as multiple rounds of rain occur, the heaviest rain is still expected mainly west of Highway 65 and north of I-44. Where training of storms bands of 2 to 4" of rainfall with very localized amounts up to 5 to 6" still possible. Outside these bands rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 2" can be expected with the lower amounts more likely to the east. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... Issued at 105 AM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026 The upper level trough will continue to move south through the region on Friday with a cooler air mass moving over the area. Highs on Friday will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with highs in the 60s this weekend. Gusty northerly winds will accompany the cooler air mass on Friday, as gusts up to 35 mph at times Thursday night into Friday. Winds will gradually decrease Friday afternoon/evening as the trough moves off the southeast. Lows Friday night in Saturday morning are expected to drop into the middle to upper 30s. Lows Saturday night into Sunday morning will range from the middle 30s across the eastern Ozarks to the lower 40s across southeastern Kansas. Some patchy front could be possible both mornings in valleys and protected areas. The ensemble model members show an upper level shortwave trough moving through the region Sunday night into Monday. A drier air mass will be in place so mainly just an increase in clouds will occur with the disturbance but a few sprinkles/light rain could occur but low chance (less then 15%). A warming trend will occur early to middle of next week as highs warm into the 70s on Monday with highs in the lower 80s returning by mid week. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1132 PM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026 An area of showers and thunderstorms extends from central Oklahoma into northern Missouri. The leading edge of showers and storms currently in east central Kansas/west central Missouri will continue to move east/southeast overnight and impact the TAF sites overnight into Wednesday morning. Winds will shift to the northwest and be gusty for a short period with the storms. Additional showers and maybe a few thunderstorms will continue to occur across the area at times Wednesday morning into the early afternoon hours. Ceilings will lower behind the storms, especially Wednesday evening with MVFR to IFR ceilings possible. Some light rain or drizzle will be possible Wednesday afternoon along with lower visibilities across the area within any rain/drizzle that can develop. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...Flood Watch through Thursday evening for KSZ073-097-101. MO...Flood Watch through Thursday evening for MOZ055>057-066>069- 077>080-088-089. && $$ SHORT TERM...Wise LONG TERM...Wise AVIATION...Wise
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Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Snow Bluff -- 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.

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FAQ

About Snow Bluff

Where does the snow data for Snow Bluff 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 Snow Bluff?

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 Snow Bluff?

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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