* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For this evening, temperatures will fall below freezing in the west first and transition to below freezing eastward through the evening. The largest ice accumulations will be near the Brainerd Lakes area.
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 1.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 11 inches, but can be as high as 22 inches. Weather today, a chance of drizzle before noon, then showers likely, mainly after 3pm. patchy fog between 9am and noon. otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 47. southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 15 mph. chance of precipitation is 70%. new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Up to 3" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
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Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Brainerd.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Ski Gull.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Ski Gull impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Ski Gull Ski Resort is located in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota. The resort features several ski runs and slopes, with a vertical drop of 215 feet. The terrain at Ski Gull includes a variety of runs suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
There are no specific mountain ranges surrounding Ski Gull Ski Resort, as the area is characterized by rolling hills and forests typical of the Minnesota landscape. However, the resort does offer scenic views of Gull Lake and the surrounding countryside.
In terms of mountain aspects, Ski Gull features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The resort also offers ski lessons and rentals for those looking to improve their skills or try out a new winter sport.
Overall, Ski Gull Ski Resort offers a fun and family-friendly winter sports experience in the heart of Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd Lakes region.
The resort boasts 12 runs and 3 terrain parks, with the best runs being the Moose and the Bull. An interesting historical fact is that the resort was originally developed by a local ski club and opened in the 1960s. For beginner skiers, a great suggestion is the Easy Street trail. For après ski, the Blacksmith Lounge is a popular spot with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Overall, Ski Gull is a great choice for a fun-filled day on the slopes.
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Ski Gull and the surrounding region.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a chance of drizzle before noon, then showers likely, mainly after 3pm. patchy fog between 9am and noon. otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 47. southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 15 mph. chance of precipitation is 70%. new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Ski Gull is expected to receive up to 3.18" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Today's ski report highlights the latest snowfall across the nation's ski resorts and the expected snowfall in the coming days. In Washington, the Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge sensor reports 2 inches of new snow with a base of 170 inches, and the weather is expected to transition from haze to a slight chance of thunderstorms. The closest major ski resort is ... Read more