Mt. Lacrosse Snow Report
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Mt. Lacrosse
Mt. LaCrosse Ski Resort is located in Wisconsin, United States, and offers a range of trails for skiers of all levels. The resort's best trails include the Double Black Diamond Damnation and the Green Circle Boomerang. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was opened in 1959 by a group of local ski enthusiasts who built the first lift using an old Chevy engine. For beginner skiers, the resort offers the Bunny Hill and the Easy Way trail. After a day on the slopes, visitors can head to the Hogan Brothers Acoustic Cafe for some delicious food and live music.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Mt. La Crosse ski resort in the United States include:
1. The resort is located in the bluffs of the Driftless Region in western Wisconsin, which is known for its unique topography characterized by steep hills and valleys.
2. Mt. La Crosse is situated in the La Crosse River Valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding bluffs and forests.
3. The ski resort is part of the Eastern Ridges and Lowlands natural region, which is known for its diverse landscape and wildlife.
4. The ski slopes at Mt. La Crosse vary in difficulty, with runs ranging from beginner to expert level, catering to a wide range of skiers and snowboarders.
5. The resort is located near the Mississippi River, providing stunning views of the river valley from the top of the slopes.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects of Mt. La Crosse ski resort offer a unique and scenic skiing experience for visitors in the United States.
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 ARX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Lacrosse -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Bruce Mound Ski Area
- Coffee Mill
- Christmas Mountain Village
- Steeplechase Ski & Snowboard
- Devil's Head Resort
Campgrounds
- Goose Island Campground
- Wildcat Park
- Upper Reno Pack In Campground
- Hike In Site
- Reno Horse Camp
- Veterans Memorial County Park & Campground
Fishing spots
- New Albin Big Lake
- French Creek
- Franklin St. Fishing Pier
- Huff Street Fishing Pier
- Dacota Street Fishing Pier
- Pine Creek
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 Mt. Lacrosse in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Lacrosse reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Lacrosse
Where does the snow data for Mt. Lacrosse 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 Mt. Lacrosse?
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 Mt. Lacrosse?
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 Mt. Lacrosse.