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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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

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Deep dive

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.

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 DVN.

751 FXUS63 KDVN 060621 AFDDVN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1221 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Temperatures will be cooler than average over the next few days, especially tonight when lows are expected to reach the mid to upper 20s, before moderating by early next week. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/... Issued at 1220 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2026 The upper trof is finally dropping southeast of our area around midnight, and with that, dry air is advecting southward. The stratus, and some pockets of narrow showers and drizzle is now thinning out, with clearing noted just north of our CWA as of Midnight. This clearing will begin to move south through our area before dawn, providing both a chilly start to the day in the 30s and the first visible sunrise in many days. Today, expect sunshine most of today as clouds drop south of our southern areas by late morning. Despite the sun, the cold atmosphere is only expected to warm to the mid 40s north to upper 40s south. This cold, and rather dry air, will give high confidence to a cold night tonight, with lows in the mid to upper 20s in most spots. If your plants are still alive at this point, this event will kill them. In short, harvest those remaining peppers and tomatoes! We are beyond utility of frost freeze headlines, so no products will be issued regarding this. Saturday and Saturday night, will continue the cool weather with light winds and pleasant November weather. Highs in the lower 50s are forecast by most majority of guidance. Lows Saturday night will be a notch warmer in the mid to upper 30s, as southwest winds return to the region, given the high pressure settling south of our region. && .LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/... Issued at 1220 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2026 Temperatures will gradually warm into early next week, along with dry conditions through mid-week next week. The aforementioned high pressure system will remain anchored over the central CONUS, along with amplified upper-level ridging over the Intermountain West states. This should support a period of quiet, pleasant fall weather. By Monday, high temperatures are forecast to rise to the middle 60s, which would be nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of the year. Mild conditions will last through Wednesday. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1113 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026 The prolonged period of MVFR/IFR stratus and occasional light rain and drizzle will end over the next 4-8 hours as dry air arrives from the north. The upper low will move away from the area through the period, with high confidence in VFR/clear weather by mid day Friday. Cigs initially will be somewhat variable, from 1000 to 3500 ft, with brief light rain ending by 06z or so in all areas. Winds tonight and through Friday will be northerly around 10 kts. && .DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IA...None. IL...None. MO...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Ervin LONG TERM...Ervin/Schultz AVIATION...Ervin

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 Chestnut Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

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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