Chester Bowl Park Snow Report
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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.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS DLH.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Chester Bowl Park -- 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 Chester Bowl Park in the Snoflo app
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.
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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Chester Bowl Park.