Missaukee Mountain Snow Report
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Missaukee Mountain
Missaukee Mountain is a small ski resort located in Michigan, offering 15 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The best trails for intermediate and advanced skiers are the two black diamond runs, while beginners can enjoy the green circle and bunny hill runs. One interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally founded as a boys' camp in the 1930s and later developed into a ski resort. For beginner skiers, it is recommended to start on the bunny hill and take lessons from the friendly and knowledgeable instructors. The best apres ski bar is the Mountain View Pub, which offers a cozy atmosphere and great drinks.
Terrain mix: Missaukee Mountain ski resort is located in the Missaukee Mountain range in Michigan. The resort features a variety of ski runs and terrain, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes. The mountain ranges are known for their picturesque views and challenging terrain, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Some of the main features of the mountain include steep slopes, tree-lined runs, and a variety of terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
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 IWX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Missaukee Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort
- Mt Holiday Ski Area
- Hickory Hills
- Snow Snake Mountain
- Shanty Creek Resorts
Campgrounds
- Young Life Timberwolf
- Goose Lake - State Forest
- Long Lake (Missaukee) - State Forest
- Missaukee Lake County Park
- Maple Grove City Park
- Whitlock Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Hopkins Creek
- Fife Lake
- Lake Cadillac
- Dead Stream Flooding
- Houghton Lake
- West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access
Parks
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 Missaukee Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Missaukee Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Missaukee Mountain
Where does the snow data for Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 Missaukee Mountain.