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Powder Ridge Ski Area snow report

Minnesota, United States Rockville
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Powder Ridge Ski Area -- Minnesota ski resort
Powder Ridge Ski Area Minnesota · Rockville
About this resort

Powder Ridge Ski Area

Powder Ridge Ski Area is a popular ski resort in Minnesota that offers 15 trails for skiers of all levels. The best trails for experienced skiers are the Black Diamond runs, which offer challenging terrain and thrilling descents. A little-known fact about this resort is that it was originally built as a private ski area for the family of Jack and Jane O'Neil in the 1960s. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated learning area with gentle slopes and helpful instructors. The Powder Ridge Chalet is the perfect spot for après ski drinks, with a cozy fireplace and a wide selection of beers on tap.

Terrain mix: - Powder Ridge Ski Area is located in the Central Minnesota area, so there are no major mountain ranges in the immediate vicinity.
- The ski resort does have a variety of ski runs and trails with varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from beginner to expert.
- The highest elevation at Powder Ridge Ski Area is about 1,180 feet, making it a relatively small ski area compared to others in the region.
- The terrain at Powder Ridge Ski Area includes wooded areas, open slopes, and groomed trails, providing a variety of skiing and snowboarding experiences for visitors.

StateMinnesota
LocationRockville
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS MPX.

522 FXUS63 KMPX 130725 AFDMPX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 225 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Below normal temperatures this weekend into next week. - After a dry weekend, a more active pattern with rain chances returns next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 225 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 This weekend... The cold front continues to slowly moves across Minnesota and Wisconsin today. It has already passed through much of the area, but some parts of southern Minnesota could still see some rain this morning into early afternoon. By this evening the front will be fully past the area. In the post frontal airmass we will see cooler temperatures with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s (below normals in the upper 70s) and some gusty northwest winds. This airmass will remain over us on Sunday with highs once again below normal and around 70. The airmass will not just be cooler, but also drier. So in addition to no rain chances it will also bring RH values down to near 30. Recent rainfall has fire danger low across as both Minnesota and Wisconsin DNR report low fire danger. So that will limit fire weather concerns. Next week... After a cool and dry weekend a more active period will arrive next week. We generally look to remain stuck in northwest flow, but the global deterministic models show that a few shortwaves within this flow appear likely next week. This will be the source of lift for our rain chances next week. Looking towards to global ensemble systems there are clusters around late Monday into early Tuesday, Tuesday night into Wednesday, and the end of the week (late Friday into the next weekend). In general still quite a bit of spread, but he best agreement among the systems is for the Wednesday event. This also matches up with the NBM as this is where PoPs are maximized. The models are picking up on this as a higher chance as this is when moisture looks better, with the possible failure mode for the other two chances being dry air. Thus the NBM setup of chance PoPs for the first and third, with likely for the mid week event seem reasonable. Being stuck in northwest flow also means that the cooler temperatures are likely to stick around. There could be some changes with a warming trend near the end of the next week based on ensemble trends. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1220 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 Early this morning the last few of the showers are moving across southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Some periods of MVFR are expected at MKT and EAU as in the first few hours of this period as the final showers move through. Overall thunder activity has decreased significantly over the past few hours. Still a small chance for a rumble at MKT, but it was too low for inclusion in the TEMPO there. Looking ahead to tomorrow the main impact will be diurnal northwest winds gusting up to a little over 20 knots. KMSP...No additional concerns. /OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ SUN...VFR. Wind NW at 10-20 kts. MON...VFR/Chc MVFR -SHRA late. Wind NW at 10-20 kts. TUE...VFR/Chc MVFR -SHRA late. Wind NW at 10-20 kts. && .MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MN...None. WI...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...NDC AVIATION...NDC

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.

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Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Powder Ridge Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Powder Ridge Ski Area

Where does the snow data for Powder Ridge 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 Powder Ridge 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 Powder Ridge 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.

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