Kettlebowl Snow Report
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Kettlebowl
Kettlebowl ski resort in Wisconsin, United States, offers a variety of trails suitable for all levels of skiers. The resort's best trails are considered to be the black diamond run known as Widowmaker and the beginner-friendly trail called Bunny Hill. An interesting fact about Kettlebowl is that it was once a logging camp in the late 1800s, and some of the logging equipment can still be seen on the trails. For beginner skiers, the resort suggests trying out the gentle slopes of Bunny Hill, which is perfect for learning to ski or snowboard. After a day on the slopes, visitors can head to the nearby Pine Tree Supper Club, which is known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious food.
Terrain mix: Kettlebowl Ski Resort is located in Medford, Wisconsin, in the United States. The ski resort is situated in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and varied terrain.
The pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Kettlebowl Ski Resort include:
1. Kettlebowl Mountain: The ski resort is named after Kettlebowl Mountain, which is the main mountain in the area. Kettlebowl Mountain offers a variety of ski runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
2. Nicolet National Forest: The ski resort is located within the boundaries of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, providing stunning views and a peaceful setting for outdoor recreation.
3. North-facing slopes: Many of the ski runs at Kettlebowl Ski Resort face north, which helps to preserve snow conditions and provide consistent skiing throughout the winter season.
4. Varied terrain: Kettlebowl Ski Resort offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert runs, as well as terrain parks and gladed areas for more advanced skiers and snowboarders to explore.
5. Elevation: The base elevation of Kettlebowl Ski Resort is approximately 1,500 feet, with a vertical drop of around 200 feet, providing plenty of challenging terrain for winter sports enthusiasts.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS GRB.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Kettlebowl -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
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 Kettlebowl in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Kettlebowl reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Kettlebowl
Where does the snow data for Kettlebowl 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 Kettlebowl?
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 Kettlebowl?
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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Kettlebowl.