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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
Detailed forecast

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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.

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5-day forecast table

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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 DLH.

794 FXUS63 KDLH 290720 AFDDLH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Duluth MN 220 AM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Widespread rainfall today ends early tonight. - Warm temperatures through Wednesday, then cooling down Thursday and into the weekend. - Frost and freezing low temperatures are expected starting Thursday night and lasting into the weekend. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 217 AM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026 Early this morning, radar and satellite imagery shows the ongoing band of moderate to pockets of heavy rainfall over the Red River Valley terminating into far north-cental Minnesota. This band will slowly move eastward over the rest of the Northland later today and bring a tenth to a half-inch of rain. Once this band exits inland northwest Wisconsin early tonight, the trends for rainfall on Wednesday rainfall have trended downward notably over the last 24 hours. What was once looking like two different rounds of rainfall for northwest Wisconsin is now more of just a round one event through this evening. Tonight, fog may develop across much of the region and we will monitor for any Dense Fog Advisory needs if it looks to be trending more dense over the next few forecast updates. The fog tonight into Wednesday clears later Wednesday morning as daytime temperatures quickly spike and peak in the low to mid-70s, and a few spots in northwest Wisconsin may peak into the upper-70s. Any lingering precipitation will be limited to spotty and light rain showers for inland northwest Wisconsin. This warmth quickly passes though with a cold frontal passage early Thursday morning. A cool down of 10 to 15 degrees will occur on Thursday compared to Wednesday, but temperatures will still remain fairly seasonable given the very warm day Wednesday. Expect breezy conditions Thursday as winds gust 20 to 30 mph. A generally drier airmass sets up behind the front, so dewpoints will be much lower into the rest of the forecast period, dropping into the 30s and 40s versus the 50s and low-60s observed recently. We will expect much lower relative humidity each day from Thursday onward. High pressure will dominate the late week and early next week weather pattern. From Thursday night onward, there is potential each night for frost somewhere in the region. Minimum temperatures for Thursday night into early Friday morning have trended downward, and frost or freeze headlines are very likely Thursday night and maybe each night into the weekend for at least some parts of the area. Friday night a Northern U.S. Rockies shortwave trough with Pacific moisture deepens along the MT/ND/MB border area and helps to create scattered light rain showers for Saturday daytime as it passes through the Upper Midwest. Following this quick system, a generally minimal to no precipitation pattern is forecast into early next week. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1224 AM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026 MVFR ceilings have lowered across the Minnesota terminals except BRD. These MVFR ceilings will continue to make their way east throughout the rest of tonight and into Tuesday morning. Opted to trend ceilings and visibilities a little higher than previous TAFs and latest model guidance since they seem to be overdoing the lowering from these rain showers and occasional storm. However, IFR ceilings are still possible late tomorrow evening, though we will have to see if that trend continues. && .MARINE /FOR NEARSHORE WATERS OF WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR/... Issued at 218 AM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026 A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect from late this morning through this evening from Grand Portage to Grand Marais due to gusty southerly winds up to 25 knots and building waves. Rain showers will move across western Lake Superior today. By Wednesday night and into Thursday, a cold front will sweep across the lake, shifting winds to the west and increasing gusts up to 30 knots along the North Shore, which may need additional Small Craft Advisories. For the open water discussion, refer to the NWS Marquette Area Forecast Discussion at weather.gov/mqt. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 221 AM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026 A band of rainfall will bring a tenth to a half-inch of wetting rain to the region today. Minimum relative humidity will remain high today and Wednesday, generally above 50 percent. Southerly winds around 10 to 15 mph are expected today. A cold front passes late Wednesday night into early Thursday, shifting winds to the northwest with gusts of 20 to 30 mph. A drier airmass will drop dewpoints into the 30s and 40s, leading to much lower relative humidity from Thursday onward. This setup for late this weekend onward begins to look more like the beginning of a pattern shift favoring the fall fire weather season looking into early October. 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 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening for LSZ140. && $$ DISCUSSION...NLy AVIATION...KML MARINE...NLy FIRE WEATHER...NLy

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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