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Chester Bowl Park snow report

Minnesota, United States Duluth
⚠ Marine Weather Statement · Marine Weather Statement issued June 15 at 7:14PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Chester Bowl Park -- Minnesota ski resort
Chester Bowl Park Minnesota · Duluth
About this resort

Chester Bowl Park

Chester Bowl Park is a family-friendly ski resort located in Duluth, Minnesota. The best trails for intermediate and advanced skiers are the Upper and Lower Roller Coaster runs, and for beginners, the Sundown and Magic Carpet runs are recommended. An interesting fact about Chester Bowl is that it was built during the Great Depression by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and has been a popular spot for skiing and other outdoor activities ever since. For beginners, the resort offers lessons and rental equipment. After a day on the slopes, visitors can head to the nearby Bent Paddle Brewing Company for a delicious craft beer and cozy atmosphere.

Terrain mix: 1. Chester Creek Valley: Chester Bowl Park is located in the Chester Creek Valley, which is a small valley in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. The valley provides a natural setting for the ski resort and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.

2. Chester Bowl: The ski resort is named after Chester Bowl, a small hill located within the park. Chester Bowl offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.

3. The Bluffs: Surrounding Chester Bowl Park are the bluffs, which are steep, rocky cliffs that provide a scenic backdrop for the ski resort. The bluffs offer challenging terrain for more experienced skiers and snowboarders looking for a thrill.

4. The Duluth Traverse: The Duluth Traverse is a network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through the hills and forests surrounding Chester Bowl Park. These trails offer stunning views of Lake Superior and the surrounding area, making them a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Chester Bowl Park offers a unique and varied mountain experience for visitors, with a range of terrain to suit all abilities and stunning natural scenery to enjoy.

StateMinnesota
LocationDuluth
Detailed forecast

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Next 5 days, hour by hour

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5-day forecast table

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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 DLH.

468 FXUS63 KDLH 150813 AFDDLH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Duluth MN 313 AM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Non-severe thunderstorms this afternoon. - Forecast rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.50 inches for Wednesday into Thursday south of US Hwy 2. && .UPDATE... Issued at 313 AM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026 Mainly clear skies and light and variable winds are in place across the Northland this morning with some cloud cover across the tip of the Arrowhead. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. Forecast soundings show CAPE under 500 J/kg with minimal shear, so any storms that do develop are not expected to be strong or severe. Storms will likely be vertical in structure and pulsey, so individual cells will likely not last long. Forecast soundings show dry air near the surface, which would be good for mixing down stronger winds aloft, if there were any. Other than some small hail, brief downpours will be the main threat with this activity. Looking ahead to midweek, a system will pass by to the south and likely bring showers and storms to part of the region. A sharp gradient in precipitation looks to develop along the northern edge of the system will dry air intrusion from the north. This gradient looks to set up somewhere over the Northland, but models disagree on where. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 136 PM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026 For the rest of the day, clouds stuck around a little longer this morning which has trended RH up just a smidge across the Northland. However, the HRRR still points to sub 25 percent values over northeast/north-central Minnesota this afternoon. These critically low humidity values below 25% are combining with gusty northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph, keeping the Red Flag Warning active across portions of the Arrowhead region. High temperatures will be unseasonably cool, only reaching the upper 60s. Tonight, the gusty winds will diminish as a cooler air mass settles over the region, allowing low temperatures to drop comfortably into the 40s. Sunshine will kick off the start of the new work week, but clouds will quickly increase as a fast-moving disturbance drops down from Canada. Monday afternoon looks stormy, but nothing severe is expected as these showers and non-severe thunderstorms track across the region. Temperatures will continue to slowly moderate ahead of this system, reaching the low to mid 70s for most locations. The overall weather pattern through the middle and end of next week will be characterized by continuous northwest flow aloft. This setup will bring multiple quick-moving systems passing through our area, providing periodic chances for rain and thunderstorms. Based on the latest guidance, we kept higher rainfall amounts in for Wed into Thu across the southern 1/3 of our forecast area. Temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal through the middle of the week, with highs generally in the upper 60s to low 70s. By late Thursday into Friday, broad upper level ridging currently stationed over the western United States may begin to drift eastward. This shift would potentially transition our winds to a more southerly direction, introducing a warm air advection pattern. As a result, we could see a return to more typical, warmer summertime weather and drier conditions heading into next weekend. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 1219 AM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026 VFR conditions are expected to prevail into Monday afternoon. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop during the afternoon and linger into the overnight hours. Ceilings will remain VFR, but visibilities may fall to MVFR during and heavier showers or thunderstorms. No strong or severe storms are expected. Winds will be gusty through the day from the west with gusts to 15 to 20 knots. && .MARINE /FOR NEARSHORE WATERS OF WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR/... Issued at 313 AM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026 Southwesterly winds persist today at 5 to 15 knots gusting to 20 to 25 knots. This highest gusts will be along the North Shore from Grand Marais to Grand Portage and waves of 2 to 5 feet will be possible in this same area, highest away from shore. Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and linger for tonight, but no strong or severe storms are expected. A cold front will move through tonight and turn winds northeasterly for a brief period before weak high pressure leads to light and variable winds for Tuesday at around 10 knots or less. Wednesday will see winds become northeasterly at 5 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 to 25 knots at the head of the lake. This may lead to conditions hazardous to small craft near the Twin Ports. For the open water discussion, refer to the NWS Marquette Area Forecast Discussion at weather.gov/mqt. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 313 AM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026 Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into tonight as a cold front works through the region. While coverage is not expected to be high, areas seeing rainfall may see brief, heavy downpours, but widespread wetting rainfall is not expected. Winds today will be westerly at 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chances for showers and storms linger Tuesday morning across northwest Wisconsin with dry conditions across northeastern Minnesota. Afternoon RH values will remain above 30% with northwesterly winds at 5 to 15 knots. Better chances for rainfall arrive on Wednesday, especially across the southern half of the region. See the Fire Weather Forecast product for a more thorough breakdown of fire weather conditions. && .DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MN...None. WI...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening for LSZ140. && $$ UPDATE...BJH DISCUSSION...Wolfe AVIATION...BJH MARINE...BJH FIRE WEATHER...BJH

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

FAQ

About Chester Bowl Park

Where does the snow data for Chester Bowl Park 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 Chester Bowl Park?

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 Chester Bowl Park?

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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