Illinois ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Illinois ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
A modest winter weather pattern is developing across the nation, with the most significant snowfall expected to impact Alaska's remote North Slope region over the next 48 hours. While the Lower 48 has seen minimal accumulation in the past day, attention now turns northward where a vigorous system is poised to deliver meaningful totals to some of the continent's most isolated terrain. For snow enthusiasts tracking powder conditions, Alaska's Brooks Range and surrounding areas are emerging as the primary zones of interest.
Over the past 24 hours, snowfall has been disappointingly light across the continental United States. Washington's Sawmill Ridge in the Cascades managed just 2 inches despite its impressive 170-inch base, with forecasters calling for haze transitioning to possible thunderstorms—hardly the conditions powder seekers dream about. Similarly, Colorado's Vallecito monitoring station recorded 2 inches on a meager 3-inch base, with shower and thunderstorm activity dominating the forecast rather than sustained snowfall. These marginal totals reflect a pattern lacking the deep cold and moisture necessary for significant accumulation across traditional ski country.
The real story, however, is unfolding in Alaska's Far North, where Imnaviat Creek is forecast to receive 6 inches of fresh snow amid rain-snow mix and areas of fog. This remote location along the Brooks Range pipeline corridor sits at the epicenter of an incoming system that should deliver the nation's heaviest snowfall through midweek. Nearby Atigun Pass, a critical transportation corridor at elevation, is expecting 4 inches with challenging conditions including freezing fog and scattered precipitation. Even Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic coast could see 2 inches, though the snow may transition to rain as temperatures fluctuate near freezing. While these totals won't rival major Sierra or Rockies events, they represent significant accumulation for Alaska's northern reaches where any fresh snow enhances already-challenging winter travel conditions. For researchers studying Arctic snowpack dynamics or adventurous backcountry enthusiasts, this system warrants close attention as it develops across one of North America's most unforgiving winter landscapes.
Illinois ski areas
Every Illinois ski area Snoflo tracks. Sortable by any column. Tap a resort name for the full report; scroll down for per-resort 15-day weather meteograms.
| Ski area | Air temp | Snowfall (24h) | Snowpack | 24h fcst | 72h fcst | 120h fcst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Mountain Resort | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Four Lakes Village | 72°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Ski Snowstar | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Illinois ski-area meteograms
Per-resort interactive weather forecasts. Hover any chart for hourly detail across the next 15 days — temperature curve, precipitation bars, weather symbols, and humidity.
About Illinois ski conditions
Where do the Illinois ski conditions come from?
Fresh-snow totals are aggregated from resort-side reporting, NOAA's NOHRSC snow analysis grid, and nearby SNOTEL stations. Snowpack and SWE typically come from the closest SNOTEL station to each resort.
What's a meteogram?
A compact 15-day weather chart showing temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather-symbol forecast in one view. It's the same data professional forecasters use, rendered for quick at-a-glance trip planning.
What about backcountry conditions in Illinois?
Always consult your regional avalanche center — resort conditions don't translate to backcountry safety. The U.S. avalanche center directory is at avalanche.org.
Can I get an alert when fresh snow falls at a Illinois resort?
Yes. Save any ski area as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a fresh-snow threshold, and you'll get a push the moment it crosses. Free with a Snoflo account.