Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley snow report
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is a small ski resort located in Arizona, United States. The resort offers 22 trails, with the best ones being Sunset and Ridge Run, which offer great views of the surrounding mountains. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is also home to the southernmost ski lift in the United States. For beginners, the resort offers great terrain for learning on the Bunny Hill and Greenhorn trails. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was established in 1935, making it one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. For après ski, the Iron Door Restaurant and Saloon is a great spot to grab a drink and some food.
Terrain mix: The Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley ski resort is located in the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of the resort include:
1. Santa Catalina Mountains - The resort is situated in the Santa Catalina Mountains, a prominent mountain range in southern Arizona that offers stunning views and diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Mount Lemmon - The ski resort is located on Mount Lemmon, the highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 9,157 feet. The mountain provides a variety of challenging slopes and trails for skiers and snowboarders.
3. Ski Runs - Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offers a range of ski runs and trails for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The mountain features a vertical drop of over 1,000 feet and diverse terrain including groomed runs, moguls, and tree skiing.
4. Snowfall - The resort typically receives around 180 inches of snowfall annually, providing excellent conditions for skiing and snowboarding throughout the winter season.
5. Scenic Views - The mountain ranges surrounding Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape and the city of Tucson below, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Workman Creek | 2 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley -- 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 Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Where does the snow data for Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley 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. Lemmon Ski Valley?
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. Lemmon Ski Valley?
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. Lemmon Ski Valley.