Iowa ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Iowa ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
Sundown Mountain Resort is located in Dubuque and offers 21 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort has an average snowfall of 35 inches per season, with the best time to visit in February. Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone has 9 trails, and the resort has an average snowfall of 40 inches per season, with the best time to visit in January. Mount Crescent Ski Area in Honey Creek has 10 trails and an average snowfall of 30 inches per season, with the best time to visit in December.
Despite the limited ski opportunities in Iowa, the state has an interesting ski history. Iowa's first ski jump was built in the 1920s, and the sport gained popularity in the state. In 1937, the Iowa Ski Association was formed, and the first state championship was held in 1941. The sport continued to grow, and Iowa even hosted the National Junior Skiing Championships in 1958.
Iowa ski areas
Every Iowa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Crescent Ski Area | 56°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Ski Charlie | 54°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Iowa 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 Iowa ski conditions
Where do the Iowa 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa 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.