Ski Report

Bestruns snow report

Minnesota, United States New Richland
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Bestruns -- Minnesota ski resort
Bestruns Minnesota · New Richland
About this resort

Bestruns

Bestruns Ski Resort in Minnesota offers a variety of trails suited for skiers of all levels, with advanced skiers favoring the steeper hills and beginners gravitating towards the wide, gentle slopes. One interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally founded as a small family-owned ski hill in the 1950s, and has since grown into a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. For beginners, it is recommended to start on the Bunny Hill, which provides a gentle slope perfect for practicing basic skills. For a post-skiing drink, the Warming House Bar and Grill is popular among locals and visitors alike for its cozy atmosphere and excellent food and drinks.

Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain range at Bestruns Ski Resort in Minnesota is the Sawtooth Mountain Range. This range is known for its stunning beauty and diverse terrain, making it a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.

Some of the prominent mountain aspects at Bestruns Ski Resort include:

1. Steep slopes: The resort offers a variety of steep slopes for advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for a challenge.

2. Wide groomed runs: Bestruns Ski Resort is known for its wide groomed runs that are perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.

3. Tree-lined trails: The resort also features tree-lined trails that provide a scenic and challenging skiing experience.

4. Terrain parks: Bestruns Ski Resort has terrain parks with jumps, rails, and other features for freestyle skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.

Overall, Bestruns Ski Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects that cater to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

StateMinnesota
LocationNew Richland
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 MPX.

190 FXUS63 KMPX 280801 AFDMPX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 301 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Above normal temperatures continue through at least next week. - Dry through Friday night, then low chances for showers and thunderstorms return to western MN Saturday into early next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 301 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 High pressure is building into the Great Lakes this morning. Drier air has advected southwest across central MN and WI where dew points are in the 40s. Farther south and west they remain in the 50s and 60s. The high will weaken later today and moisture will advect back north across MN. Some diurnal CU may develop this afternoon, but it will be another dry and very warm day with highs in the lower 90s across western WI and near 80 across WI. Light southerly flow will resume Friday and Saturday, bringing warmer temperatures back to eastern MN and WI with highs approaching 90. A reinforcing high pressure system over Hudson Bay will build into the Great Lakes again later Saturday. The very dry pwats will be confined to near the center of the high over the Great lakes with a tongue of moisture remaining in place from the southeastern U.S. to the eastern Plains. The deeper moisture and steeper lapse rates across western MN should allow daily instability to develop which may lead to a few showers and thunderstorms at times late Saturday into early next week. It is expected to remain dry farther east until closer to midweek when pwats exceeding 1.5 inches expand to the Upper Mississippi River Valley as weak shortwaves ripple along the U.S./Canadian border. There are no signs of a significant cool down any time soon. In fact, there are increasing indications of the heat intensifying in about a week and a half with a ridge building across the central U.S. CPC has highlighted this area with a slight risk of extreme heat June 7-10. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1235 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 Few mid-high level clouds through the period. ENE winds tonight will become more ESE Thursday and remain AOB 10 kts. KMSP...No concerns. /OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ FRI...VFR. Wind S 5-10 kts. SAT...VFR. Wind SE 5-10 kts. SUN...VFR. Wind SE 5-10 kts. && .MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MN...None. WI...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...Borghoff AVIATION...Borghoff
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

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

Track Bestruns in the Snoflo app

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

FAQ

About Bestruns

Where does the snow data for Bestruns 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 Bestruns?

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 Bestruns?

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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Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Bestruns.