2026-03-07T03:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For this evening, temperatures will fall below freezing in the west first and transition to below freezing eastward through the evening.
Summary
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Weather today, showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. areas of fog before 8am. high near 71. east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 25 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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15-Day Snow Forecast
Snowfall Accumulations
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
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
Where does our Lutsen Mountains snow data come from?
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Lutsen Mountains and the surrounding region.
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, showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. areas of fog before 8am. high near 71. east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 25 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
What are ski area conditions in Minnesota like right now?
Today's ski report highlights the latest snowfall across the nation's ski resorts and the expected snowfall in the coming days. In Washington, the Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge sensor reports 2 inches of new snow with a base of 170 inches, and the weather is expected to transition from haze to a slight chance of thunderstorms. The closest major ski resort is ... Read more
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