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Chester Bowl Park snow report

Minnesota, United States Duluth
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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
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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS DLH.

375 FXUS63 KDLH 090752 AFDDLH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Duluth MN 252 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Seasonable temperatures today and Friday before a notable warm up through the weekend with increasing humidity. Potentially dangerous heat and humidity is possible Sunday, Monday, and into early next week. - Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday. An isolated thunderstorm Friday afternoon and evening could be strong with brief gusty winds and small hail. - Minimal precipitation in the extended forecast. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 251 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 A fairly unremarkable summer day is in store for today, as surface high pressure meanders across the region. We could see some patchy dense fog this morning, especially near Lake Superior, which should burn off with visibility improving through the morning. Afternoon highs in the 70s to low 80s with dewpoints in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Friday, a cold front from a weak surface low to our north is expected to pass from northwest to southeast through the day. We could see some precipitation in north-central Minnesota as early as Friday morning with this disturbance, if overnight convection in the Dakotas can hold itself together. Otherwise, generally expected some widespread scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to develop through the day, peaking in coverage and intensity Friday afternoon and evening. Model guidance suggests a possible 1000-2000 J/kg of MUCAPE with 30-40kts of bulk shear. If storms are able to develop, there`s a chance that some of them could be on the spunkier side for north-central and NE MN bringing brief gusty winds, a quick downpour, small hail, and frequent lightning. Anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye to the sky Friday. As that disturbance keeping trucking south and east, it may be able to spur a little showery activity through the day Saturday for the North Shore and NW WI, but chances are fairly low (15-25%) at this time. Sunday and into next week, models are in very good agreement that a robust upper level high will move into the central CONUS which should drive the heat and humidity up across the Northland. Model guidance is suggesting widespread temperatures in the 80s with several days of widespread 90s possible Sunday and Monday. This could come along with dewpoints in the 60s to low 70s. Heat headlines may be needed. With this set-up, any precipitation chances would likely stem from ridge-running disturbances that can bend the flow a bit at the northern edge of the upper level high to push a disturbance through. Global model guidance suggests that the next best chance for that would be sometime early to mid next week, maybe in the Tuesday-Wednesday timeframe, but confidence, and PoPs, are low. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1215 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 All VFR conditions overnight may deteriorate with areas of MVFR to IFR fog. Conditions should improve back to VFR for all terminals after sunrise. Light winds through the day. && .MARINE /FOR NEARSHORE WATERS OF WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR/... Issued at 251 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 A light onshore lake breeze is expected today, with some afternoon gusts of 10-15 knots possible for the Twin Ports and Apostle Islands to Chequamegon Bay. While no headlines are expected, small craft users shouldn`t be surprised to have a little northeast chop to work with (less than 1 foot) this afternoon, which should die down quickly into the evening. Widespread marine dense fog is expected this morning, but model guidance is in decent agreement that it should pull back away from the coasts into the open water during the day. It may return once again overnight into Friday morning. A mostly light northeast wind is expected across Western Lake Superior Friday, which will once again lead to some less-than-one-foot chop in the afternoon, but nothing hazardous. Some rain showers and thunderstorms may be able to develop Friday afternoon and evening, moving from northwest to southeast across the lake. An isolated thunderstorm or two could become strong with brief gusty winds, a quick downpour, small hail, and frequent lightning. Very isolated shower and thunderstorm development is possible again Saturday, but less likely than Friday. For the open water discussion, refer to the NWS Marquette Area Forecast Discussion at weather.gov/mqt. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 251 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 Light northerly winds expected today with no precipitation. Afternoon dewpoints have trended downwards with high temperatures in the low 80s, making for a dry day today. Afternoon RH of 25-40% is expected across the Northland, with some locally especially dry spots near the Canadian border dropping below 25%. Friday, southerly winds return with some gusts of 10-15mph possible in the afternoon. This should bring with it some improved humidity (afternoon RH 35- 50%) and a 20-40% chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Northland, most likely Friday afternoon and evening. Any accumulations would be fairly light, a couple hundredths to a couple tenths. Temperatures warm through the weekend, but dewpoints in the 60s remain, so afternoon RH should fairly consistently drop into the 35-45% range, with the chance for some particularly dry spots to reach 30%. Some breezier southwest winds are possible Sunday for north-central Minnesota. See the Fire Weather Forecast product for a more thorough breakdown of fire weather conditions. && .DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MN...None. WI...None. MARINE...Dense Fog Advisory until 7 AM CDT this morning for LSZ121- 140>148-150. && $$ DISCUSSION...Levens AVIATION...Levens MARINE...Levens FIRE WEATHER...Levens

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 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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