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Chestnut Mountain Resort Snow Report

Illinois, United States Bellevue
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Chestnut Mountain Resort -- Illinois ski resort
Chestnut Mountain Resort Illinois · Bellevue
About this resort

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Chestnut Mountain Resort in Illinois offers 19 trails ranging from beginner to expert, with the best trails being Sundance and Smokey. As an interesting historical fact, the resort was started by a group of Swiss investors in the 1950s. For beginners, it is recommended to try the Easy Street and Bunny trails. The best apres ski bar is The Summit, located at the top of the mountain, offering stunning views and live music on weekends. Overall, Chestnut Mountain Resort is a great option for skiing in the Midwest.

Terrain mix: The Chestnut Mountain Resort is located in Illinois and is part of the Mississippi River Valley. The resort is situated in the hilly terrain of the Driftless Area, a region known for its rugged limestone bluffs and deep valleys.

The ski resort is situated along the Mississippi River and offers views of the river valley and surrounding bluffs. The main mountain range at Chestnut Mountain Resort is the Galena Ridge, which is known for its challenging slopes and scenic vistas.

Other notable mountain aspects at Chestnut Mountain Resort include the Cedar Bluff and Eagle's Nest runs, which offer steep terrain and stunning views of the surrounding area. The resort also features a variety of beginner and intermediate runs, making it suitable for skiers of all levels.

Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects of Chestnut Mountain Resort provide a unique and picturesque setting for skiing and snowboarding in Illinois.

StateIllinois
LocationBellevue
Base elevation564 ft
Summit elevation1,040 ft
Skiable acreage146 acres
Lifts9
Runs19
Longest run3,694 ft
Opened1959
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingYes
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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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 DVN.

011 FXUS63 KDVN 050706 AFDDVN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 206 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Dangerous heat continues through 7 PM this evening, with peak heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect. - After a brief reprieve, heat and humidity will return on Tuesday and Wednesday. The overall pattern has a 55-70% probability of above normal temperatures through mid- September. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 205 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026 A widespread area of fog can be seen just to our northeast across central Wisconsin early this morning on satellite imagery. Mostly clear skies and light, variable winds across southwest Wisconsin, eastern Iowa, and northwest Illinois will allow this fog to continue developing as far south as the Highway 20 corridor through this morning. Yet another hot and humid day is in store for areas along and south of Highway 30 today. Along and south of an Iowa City to Aledo line, heat indices of 100 degrees or more are likely (50-90%), while lower chances of exceedance (20-50%) are possible along the Highway 30- Interstate 80 corridor. No changes have been made to the Extreme Heat Warning or Heat Advisory, which are in effect through 7 PM this evening. A reprieve from the heat, though brief, will arrive this afternoon and evening as a cold front drifts southward across the CWA. While it won`t offer much relief during peak heating hours, the cooler and drier air will allow lows overnight to drop into the 60s, which will be the first time in 5 days for much of the area. Due to this, the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory will remain in effect through 7 PM this evening. With this front moving through, it is possible that interactions with lingering outflow boundaries could produce isolated storms, though these probabilities remain low (<10%). The most likely scenario is that most, if not all, locations remain dry. If any storms were to develop, low shear would keep any severe potential at bay. Sunday, cooler and drier weather is in store with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. After several days of heat indices above 100, this will feel quite pleasant for the holiday weekend. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 205 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026 Dry and seasonally warm conditions will continue through the remainder of the holiday weekend before the upper level ridge begins building back into the area. While LREF probabilities of heat indices greater than 100 degrees are low (10-20%), high temperatures on Tuesday will be around 5-10 degrees above normal. These high temperatures will continue on Wednesday, though there is some uncertainty due to the potential for a front to move through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing in rain and lingering cloud cover that could temper highs on Wednesday. Wednesday night into Thursday, another boundary will sweep through the area. Much of guidance keeps this boundary dry, owing in part to the frontal passage on Wednesday sweeping out some of the moisture. As northwest flow returns to the region, near-normal temperatures will return through the end of the work week. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1242 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026 VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals but DBQ, where fog will result in MVFR to possibly IFR conditions. Light and variable winds and mostly clear skies are present across all terminals. This environment will support the development of fog at DBQ, which will lead to MVFR VSBYs in the 05/08-13Z period. It is possible conditions deteriorate further to IFR VSBYs of 1 to 1 1/2 SM, though any mention of IFR has been kept from this issuance due to low probability (20-30%). Otherwise, pleasant VFR conditions will be in place through the daytime hours, with winds 5-10kts from the north- northeast. && .CLIMATE... Issued at 558 AM CDT Thu Sep 3 2026 The Quad Cities (MLI) has had two days to start this month with 95 degree highs. If a third happens today, it would be the longest such stretch in September since September 4-6, 1990. Record Warm Low Temperatures: September 3: KDBQ: 73/1939 KMLI: 76/1939 September 4: KDBQ: 71/1912 KMLI: 74/2018 September 5: KDBQ: 76/1881 KMLI: 76/1925 && .DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IA...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for IAZ040-051>053- 066. Extreme Heat Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for IAZ063>065-067-068-076>078-087>089-098-099. IL...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ009. Extreme Heat Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ015>018-024>026-034-035. MO...Extreme Heat Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for MOZ009- 010. && $$ SHORT TERM...Ellingworth LONG TERM...Ellingworth AVIATION...Ellingworth CLIMATE...12

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 Chestnut Mountain Resort

Where does the snow data for Chestnut Mountain Resort 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 Chestnut Mountain Resort?

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 Chestnut Mountain Resort?

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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