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Snow Snake Mountain Snow Report

Michigan, United States Clare County
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Snow Snake Mountain -- Michigan ski resort
Snow Snake Mountain Michigan · Clare County
About this resort

Snow Snake Mountain

Snow Snake Mountain ski resort in Michigan offers 10 well-groomed runs, including the "Show-Off" terrain park for more experienced skiers and snowboarders. For beginners, the "Easy Street" run is recommended, as it is a gentle slope with a slow-moving chairlift. As for the secret historical fact, Snow Snake Mountain was actually named after a Native American game played in the area years ago, which involved throwing wooden sticks that resembled snakes. The resort has a cozy lodge with a fireplace for apres skiing, but for a livelier atmosphere, the "Bullpen" bar is a popular spot for drinks and live music.

Terrain mix: Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort in Michigan is located in the rolling hills of Clare County, near Harrison. The resort features several ski runs and slopes, as well as a tubing hill and terrain park. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of the resort include:

1. Snow Snake Mountain: The resort is named after the small mountain on which it is located. Snow Snake Mountain features several ski runs and slopes of varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

2. Rolling hills: The surrounding area of the resort is characterized by rolling hills and gentle slopes, providing a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.

3. Wooded terrain: The resort is surrounded by wooded terrain, which adds to the scenic beauty of the area and provides opportunities for exploring off-piste skiing and snowboarding.

4. Elevation: While Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort is not located in a major mountain range, it still offers a decent elevation for skiing and snowboarding, with the highest point reaching around 1,200 feet.

Overall, Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience in the heart of Michigan's countryside, with a variety of terrain and runs to cater to all skill levels.

StateMichigan
LocationClare County
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 APX.

772 FXUS63 KAPX 220734 AFDAPX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Gaylord MI 334 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... -High pressure continues seasonably normal fall-like temperatures build this week no precipitation expected. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 333 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 Pattern Synopsis and Forecast: A midlevel split flow-pattern begins to build across North America this morning with ridging over the Northern Plains while low amplitude troughing spans the southern U.S. Midlevel ridging will support subsidence aloft this morning and cause surface high pressure to build across the Great Lakes region through the next several days. H8 temperatures in the single digits will keep temperatures seasonably normal through the entirety of the forecast period with highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloud cover will continue to dissipate and progress south this morning as the stationary boundary currently occupying the Appalachians moves downstream. High pressure building over central Ontario will keep conditions quiet and dry over the CWA throughout the entirety of the forecast period. Efficient overnight radiational cooling will drop lows into the mid/upper 30s across interior eastern upper and northern lower leading to another round of patchy frost development tonight. Otherwise, conditions remain climatologically normal for late September with highs in the 60s for most areas while efficient overnight radiational cooling processes drop lows into the upper 30s to low 40s. Other than ideal fall conditions for hardwood color development, no out-of-the-ordinary or active weather is expected at this time. Long-range ensembles continue to hint at low-end chances of showers midweek next week as a shortwave lifts across the Northern Plains, but confidence in any appreciable (if any) rainfall reaching the Great Lakes Region remains low. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1052 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 VFR conditions are expected to continue through the issuance period across northern Michigan. BKN/SCT low clouds close to MVFR thresholds may linger across southern portions of the area through the morning with clearing skies into the afternoon. Mainly light winds overnight will increase to around 10 kts out of the ENE Tuesday morning, gusting to 15-20 kts at times through the afternoon. && .APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MI...Beach Hazards Statement through this evening for MIZ018-024- 030-036-042. Frost Advisory until 9 AM EDT this morning for MIZ086-087-095- 096. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for LHZ348- 349. && $$ DISCUSSION...SJC AVIATION...DJC

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 Snow Snake Mountain in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Snow Snake Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Snow Snake Mountain

Where does the snow data for Snow Snake Mountain 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 Snake Mountain?

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 Snake Mountain?

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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