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Snow Bluff Snow Report

Missouri, United States Willard
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Snow Bluff -- Missouri ski resort
Snow Bluff Missouri · Willard
About this resort

Snow Bluff

Snow Bluff ski resort in Missouri offers various trails for all skill levels, with the best ones being the intermediate and advanced runs. The resort has a vertical drop of 300 feet and features four lifts. An interesting fact about Snow Bluff is that it was originally owned by the Walt Disney Company in the 1980s. For beginner skiers, the Gentle Ben trail is recommended as it has a gradual slope, perfect for learning. After a long day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar is the Snow Bluff Pub which offers a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and live music on the weekends.

Terrain mix: Snow-Bluff Ski Resort in Missouri does not have any pertinent mountain ranges or significant mountain aspects. The resort is located in the Ozarks region of Missouri, which is characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas rather than towering mountains. Snow-Bluff Ski Resort offers skiing and snowboarding on man-made slopes with artificial snow, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the region.

StateMissouri
LocationWillard
Opened1988
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 SGF.

494 FXUS63 KSGF 080830 AFDSGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 330 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - High confidence in dry weather and above normal temperatures this week. Highs in the middle to upper 80s through the upcoming weekend. - Daily humidity values will drop into the 20-35% range however light winds (gusts less than 15 mph) will keep the fire weather threat limited through this weekend. Higher gusts up to 20-30 mph are possible early to middle of next week. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 232 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026 A cool front will work its way through the state today but there won`t be too much of a difference in temperatures. Winds are currently out of the northeast, but quickly change to southeasterly later today. Highs will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s with winds around 10 mph or less. Skies will be clear with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 232 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026 The first chance of rain makes an appearance later this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the area. The low pressure system is forecast to move north through eastern LA/AR and could clip the eastern Ozarks Saturday night into Sunday. It won`t bring widespread rainfall, and areas west of highway 63 will likely stay dry. Right now we have a 30-50% chance of rain for the eastern Ozarks for Saturday night with rain dissipating by Sunday morning. The track of the system will determine where the rain will fall. Though, models are mostly in agreement that the building ridge over the Central Plains this weekend will keep the remnants east and push it towards the Ohio River Valley. This means it`ll be more likely for the system to go further east than shift back towards the west. For this reason, we have kept POPs around 50% or less. Highs through the weekend and into the start of next week will sit in the mid 80s once again as the high pressure continues to build and stay put over the Central Plains into the start of next week. Though, looking into the end of next week, we could see a pattern change a week from today. There are still model discrepancies, but perhaps fall makes an appearance once again. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1140 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026 High confidence in VFR conditions across the area tonight through the day on Thursday as clear skies and light winds occur through the TAF period. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Soria LONG TERM...Soria AVIATION...Wise
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Snow Bluff -- 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 Snow Bluff in the Snoflo app

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

FAQ

About Snow Bluff

Where does the snow data for Snow Bluff 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 Snow Bluff?

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 Snow Bluff?

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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