Minnesota ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Minnesota ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
One of the top ski resorts in Minnesota is Lutsen Mountains. It is located in the Sawtooth Mountains and offers 95 runs with a total of 1,000 feet vertical drop. Another popular ski resort is Giants Ridge, which has 35 downhill runs and 60 kilometers of cross-country trails.
The average snowfall per season in Minnesota ranges from 50-150 inches, depending on the location. The snowpack can vary between 10-40 inches, with the north having the most consistent snowpack. The best month to visit for skiing in Minnesota is in January, February, and March when the snowpack is at its highest.
Minnesota has a rich history of skiing, with the first ski club organized in 1905 in Minneapolis. The first ski jump in the state was built in Red Wing in 1887, and the first ski resort, Mount Itasca, was established in 1922.
Minnesota ski areas
Every Minnesota 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 |
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| Afton Alps Ski Area | 67°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Bestruns | 73°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Buck Hill Ski Area | 72°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Buena Vista Ski Area | 60°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Chester Bowl Park | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Coffee Mill | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Giants Ridge Resort | 62°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Hyland Ski And Snowboard Area | · | 0" | 10" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Lookout Mountain | 66°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Lutsen Mountains | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Mount Kato Ski Area | · | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Powder Ridge Ski Area | 66°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Ski Gull | 57°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Ski-Tonka | 73°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Spirit Mountain | 62°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Steeplechase Ski & Snowboard | 58°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Val Chatel | 59°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Welch Village Ski Area | 67°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Wild Mountain Ski Area | 66°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Minnesota 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.
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Bestruns
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Buck Hill Ski Area
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Buena Vista Ski Area
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Chester Bowl Park
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Coffee Mill
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Giants Ridge Resort
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Hyland Ski And Snowboard Area
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Lookout Mountain
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Lutsen Mountains
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Mount Kato Ski Area
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Powder Ridge Ski Area
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Ski Gull
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Ski-Tonka
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Spirit Mountain
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Steeplechase Ski & Snowboard
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Val Chatel
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Welch Village Ski Area
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Wild Mountain Ski Area
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About Minnesota ski conditions
Where do the Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota 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.