Misery Mountain snow report
Misery Mountain
Misery Mountain Ski Resort in Alberta offers 26 runs and 3 terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The best trails are considered the black diamond runs, including the challenging "Kamikaze" and the thrilling "Nosedive". Few people know that the resort was originally named "Happy Valley" but was renamed in the 1970s due to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of several skiers. For beginners, the "Bunny Hill" is a gentle slope where they can learn the basics. The best après-ski bar is the Northern Bar & Grill, which offers a cozy atmosphere and a wide selection of drinks and food.
Terrain mix: Misery Mountain Ski Resort is located in Alberta, Canada. The pertinent mountain ranges in the area include the Canadian Rockies, specifically the Northern Rockies. The resort is situated within the Misery Mountain Ski Area, which features a variety of ski runs and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Some of the notable mountain aspects at Misery Mountain Ski Resort include:
1. Misery Peak: This peak offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders, with steep slopes and deep powder.
2. Powder Bowl: A popular area for powder hounds, the Powder Bowl offers deep snow and backcountry skiing opportunities.
3. Glacier Ridge: For those looking for a more relaxed skiing experience, Glacier Ridge offers gentle slopes and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
4. Avalanche Alley: A thrilling area for expert skiers and snowboarders, Avalanche Alley features steep chutes and challenging terrain.
Overall, Misery Mountain Ski Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.
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.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Misery Mountain -- 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 Misery Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Misery Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Misery Mountain
Where does the snow data for Misery Mountain 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 Misery Mountain?
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 Misery Mountain?
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 Misery Mountain.