Mount Ashwabay Snow Report
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Mount Ashwabay
Located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, Mount Ashwabay ski resort offers 14 runs and 15 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. The resort's best trails are the black diamond runs, including the steep and challenging "The Face." A little-known fact is that the resort was originally a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in the 1930s. For beginners, the resort's "Learning Lane" is a gentle and wide trail perfect for practicing basic skills. The best apres ski bar in the area is The Pickled Herring, located in nearby Bayfield, which offers a cozy atmosphere and a variety of local craft beers.
Terrain mix: The Mount Ashwabay Ski Resort is located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The ski area is situated on the slopes of Mount Ashwabay, which is part of the Ashland-Bayfield County Highlands region.
The main mountain range in the area is the Penokee Range, which is located to the north of Mount Ashwabay. The Penokee Range is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of Lake Superior.
Mount Ashwabay itself is a small mountain with a peak elevation of around 1,474 feet. The ski resort features a vertical drop of approximately 320 feet and offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
The mountain aspects of Mount Ashwabay include a mix of open slopes, wooded glades, and challenging steeps. The resort also offers a terrain park for freestyle enthusiasts and a tubing hill for families and beginners.
Overall, Mount Ashwabay Ski Resort provides a unique skiing experience in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods.
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 DLH.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mount Ashwabay -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Mt. Zion Ski Area
- Big Powderhorn Mountain
- Blackjack Ski Resort
- Indianhead Mountain Resort
- Chester Bowl Park
Campgrounds
- Apostle Islands Area Campground
- Big Rock Campground
- Dalrymple Park Campground
- Bayfield
- Memorial Park - Washburn
- Memorial Park Campground
Fishing spots
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 Mount Ashwabay in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mount Ashwabay reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mount Ashwabay
Where does the snow data for Mount Ashwabay 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 Mount Ashwabay?
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 Mount Ashwabay?
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 Mount Ashwabay.