2026-01-24T12:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Summary
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 2 inches, but can be as high as 16 inches. Weather today, mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. wind chill values as low as -30. north wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Hourly Weather Forecast
Seasonal Comparison
Year over year snow water equivalent
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Davenport 0.9 Ssw, Ia.
Regional Snowpack Depth
Snow levels measured from Davenport 0.9 Ssw, Ia
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Lutsen Mountains.
Historical Air Temperature
Temperature fluctuations at Lutsen Mountains
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Lutsen Mountains impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
About the Area
The main mountain range at Lutsen Mountains ski resort in Minnesota is the Sawtooth Mountains. The resort features four main mountains: Eagle Mountain, Moose Mountain, Mystery Mountain, and Ullr Mountain. These mountains provide a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including groomed runs, tree runs, and challenging black diamond slopes. Additionally, Lutsen Mountains has the highest vertical drop in the Midwest at 825 feet.
The resort has a few signature runs like the Double Black Diamond Moose Mountain and the scenic, wide runs of Eagle Mountain. Few people know that Lutsen's longest run, "The Big Daddy," is over 5km long. For beginners, a good starting point is the 1.5 km run of "Bridge Run," where they can take in views of Lake Superior. The resort's bar called Papa Charlie's is a popular apres ski spot, serving drinks and live music.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 10 Lifts |
Base Elevation | 332 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 1000 Acres |
Established | 1948 |
Run Count | 92 Trails |
Top Elevation | 583 Meters |
Lutsen Mountains FAQ
How much snow did Lutsen Mountains receive over the past day?
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
What's the weather like at Lutsen Mountains today?
Weather today, mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. wind chill values as low as -30. north wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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