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Falcon Ridge Snow Report

Minnesota, Canada West Hawk Lake
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Falcon Ridge -- Minnesota ski resort
Falcon Ridge Minnesota · West Hawk Lake
About this resort

Falcon Ridge

Falcon Ridge ski resort in Manitoba offers 12 trails and excellent cross-country skiing, with the Green and Blue loops being the best for beginners. The resort is known for being family-friendly and affordable, with great views of the surrounding wilderness. A little-known fact is that the resort was originally created as a training center for the Canadian National Ski Team. For après ski, the Falcon Ridge Lodge offers a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace and a variety of snacks and drinks. For those looking for a more lively atmosphere, the nearby town of Falcon Lake has several bars and restaurants.

Terrain mix: Falcon Ridge Ski Resort is located in Manitoba, Canada. The resort is situated in the Birch Ski Area, which is part of the Pembina Valley region. The area is characterized by rolling hills and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

There are no major mountain ranges in the immediate vicinity of Falcon Ridge Ski Resort. However, the resort does offer a variety of ski runs and terrain features, including groomed slopes, moguls, and terrain parks. The highest point at Falcon Ridge is approximately 650 feet above sea level, providing visitors with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Falcon Ridge Ski Resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and diverse terrain options for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.

StateMinnesota
LocationWest Hawk Lake
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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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 FGF.

542 FXUS63 KFGF 060541 AFDFGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1141 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Dry and seasonally warm weather through next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 136 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026 Upper ridging over the western Plains moves est tonight, with a closed low moving from southern Saskatchewan into Manitoba and Ontario by tomorrow. No precip expected in our area with the system, but winds will shift back around to the south and our stratus that is currently trying to scatter out in central ND and north central MN will likely fill back in. Cloudy skies for much of the night should keep temps from falling too much even with light winds, and also keep fog limited to the far western edge of the stratus deck. At this point that line seems like it will be mostly over central ND, but will watch the Devils Lake Basin in case it gets a bit more clearing than expected overnight. With cloud cover continuing, raised lows a bit and lowered highs for tomorrow, until the upper low moves off to the northeast of us and we get more of a westerly fetch to the wind for Saturday. Northwesterly flow aloft sets up for Sunday and continues into next week. There is decent agreement on the ensemble members on a progressive shortwave moving through on Monday, but they also keep the region dry with probabilities of measurable rain near zero. Slightly better chances with another reinforcing shortwave Wednesday, but still the probability of anything more than a few sprinkles is less than 20 percent. Temps look to be on the warmer side of average. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1141 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026 VFR skies tonight though there was a brief period where a small pocket of MVFR stratus developed for an hour and then dissipated. Expecting stratus to eventually develop to the west and push east overnight with uncertainly in how widespread clouds actually. Therefore kept a SCT015 in morning hours to account for that. Winds calm overnight tonight becoming becoming southerly at 10-15kts with gusts around 20kts through the afternoon. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...None. MN...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...JR AVIATION...TT

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 Falcon Ridge in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Falcon Ridge reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Falcon Ridge

Where does the snow data for Falcon Ridge 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 Falcon Ridge?

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 Falcon Ridge?

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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