Nubs Nob Ski Area Snow Report
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Nubs Nob Ski Area
Nubs Nob Ski Area in Michigan offers skiers and snowboarders 53 slopes and trails across its 248 skiable acres. The resort's signature run is the Valley, which stretches for more than a mile and offers sweeping views of the surrounding area. Nubs Nob also features a terrain park for those looking to try their hand at jumps and tricks. A little-known fact about Nubs Nob is that it was originally a small ski hill called Pleasantview, which opened in 1956 with just two runs. For beginners, the resort offers a "SkiWee" program for children and adult beginner lessons. After hitting the slopes, head to the Nub's Pub for some apres ski drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: The Nub's Nob Ski Area is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan and is known for its diverse terrain and challenging slopes. The ski resort is situated in the Northern Michigan region, along the shores of Lake Michigan.
The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Nub's Nob Ski Area include:
1. Nub's Nob: This prominent peak is the main mountain at the ski resort and offers a variety of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. With a summit elevation of 1,345 feet, Nub's Nob features a vertical drop of 427 feet and over 50 ski runs.
2. Pintail Peak: This secondary peak at Nub's Nob Ski Area offers additional terrain and trails for visitors to explore. Pintail Peak is known for its challenging black diamond runs and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.
3. Boyne Highlands: Located nearby, Boyne Highlands is another popular ski resort in the area that is connected to Nub's Nob Ski Area through a joint lift ticket option. The surrounding mountain ranges and aspects at Boyne Highlands offer even more opportunities for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
Overall, Nub's Nob Ski Area boasts a unique alpine landscape with rolling hills, steep slopes, and wooded glades, making it a premier destination for winter sports in Michigan.
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 APX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Nubs Nob Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Organization Campground
- Petoskey State Park
- Dunes Campground
- Tannery Creek Campgroup
- Camp Petosega
- Magnus Park
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 Nubs Nob Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Nubs Nob Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Nubs Nob Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Nubs Nob Ski Area 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 Nubs Nob Ski Area?
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 Nubs Nob Ski Area?
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 Nubs Nob Ski Area.