Ski report

Illinois ski areas

Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Illinois ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.

Resorts in Illinois
3
Meteograms
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Source
NOAA · SNOTEL
Updated
May 19
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May
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2026
Ski briefing
Illinois may not be known for its mountains, but it still offers a variety of skiing options. The most popular ski resorts in Illinois are Chestnut Mountain Resort, Devil's Head Resort, and Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park.

Chestnut Mountain Resort is located in Galena, Illinois, and has an average snowfall of 47 inches per season. The snowpack is usually around 16 inches deep, and the best time to visit is between January and February. Chestnut Mountain Resort is known for its 19 ski runs, with slopes ranging from beginner to advanced.

Devil's Head Resort is located in South Central Wisconsin, but it's a popular destination for Illinois residents. This resort has an average snowfall of 50 inches per season, and the snowpack is usually around 18 inches deep. The best time to visit Devil's Head is between January and March. This resort has 30 ski runs, with slopes ranging from beginner to expert.

Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park is located in Andalusia, Illinois, and has an average snowfall of 36 inches per season. The snowpack is usually around 12 inches deep, and the best time to visit is between December and February. This resort has 15 ski runs, with slopes ranging from beginner to advanced.
Live conditions

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.

3 resorts
Ski area Air temp Snowfall (24h) Snowpack 24h fcst 72h fcst 120h fcst
Chestnut Mountain Resort 81°F 0" 0" 0" 0" 0"
Four Lakes Village 81°F 0" 0" 0" 0" 0"
Ski Snowstar · 0" 0" 0" 0" 0"
15-day outlook

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.

Ski report FAQ

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.