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Snow Bluff Snow Report

Missouri, United States Willard
⚠ Heat Advisory · Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:44PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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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.

542 FXUS63 KSGF 310730 AFDSGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 230 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Heat Advisory in effect across the entire area today through Friday. Daily highs in the middle 90s to low 100s. Maximum afternoon heat index values around 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s. - Little to no rain chances over the next week, with hot and dry conditions amplifying a rapid onset drought across the area. Worsening drought conditions may allow for an early onset to the Fall fire weather season. - Increasing confidence in above average temperatures (70-80% chance) and dry conditions continuing into mid-September. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 230 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026 Today-Tonight: An upper-level ridge continues to strengthen over the region today, with increasing mid-level heights (850mb temperatures of 20 to 24 C). This will correlate to another hot and dry afternoon, with highs in the middle to upper 90s. A few locations will reach/exceed 100. Dewpoints remain relatively "low" in the upper 50s to lower 60s. As a result, maximum afternoon heat index values peak around 100 to 105 degrees. Overall, a "dry" heat today with relative humidity values dipping to around 25 to 35% again as peak mixing occurs in the afternoon. South- southwest winds this afternoon, with occasional wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph along and west of Highway 65. This will support some localized areas of fire weather, particularly with regard to finer fuels such as grass. Despite this being a drier heat to begin the week, hot is hot. A Heat Advisory begins this afternoon and will run through the remainder of the week. Minimal overnight relief tonight, with lows remaining in the middle to upper 70s across most of the area. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 230 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026 Tuesday-Friday: The well above normal temperatures and daily heat index values of 100 to 105+ degrees will be accompanied by minimal overnight relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s. There is the potential for record temperatures through this period (see Climate section). The extent of the extreme heat is well captured by the NWS HeatRisk product, with widespread Major (3/4) to Extreme (4/4) Heat Risk over the area on Tuesday through Thursday. Other days peak into the Major (3/4) category. This outlines the potential for heat- related impacts, with increasing concerns as the prolonged heat envelops the entire area. At this time, it appears the heat wave remains locked in place through at least Friday. However, ensemble guidance suggests the heat persists beyond the seven day forecast period, with WPC and CPC highlighting extreme heat over the region well into early/mid September. NBM interquartile temperatures spreads are shrinking and trending towards at least the western half of the area remaining in extreme heat. Currently, the highest heat index values of 100 to 105+ degrees overspread the area Tuesday through Friday. This time period is when dewpoints are progged to be highest, in the middle to upper 60s. Confidence remains high for heat index values to remain between 100 to 105, with much lower confidence in exceeding 105. Any locations that do exceed 105 will generally be confined to north and west of the Ozark Plateau. Thus, a Heat Advisory remains the most appropriate product, though a localized corridor of an Extreme Heat Warning may be warranted if confidence increases. This period of extreme heat will be dry with no mentionable PoPs in the forecast through much of the upcoming week. The extent and coverage of this heat wave will further amplify drought conditions over the area, with D1 and D2 now in effect for portions of southeast KS and southwest MO. CPC continues to highlight concerns for a rapid onset drought. Additionally, this could support an early onset of Fall fire weather season. Continue to monitor trends and observations. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 1155 PM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026 High confidence in VFR conditions prevailing through the TAF period. Minimal cloud cover, with southerly winds overnight around 5 to 10 knots. Winds turn a bit more south-southwest on Monday afternoon, with occasional gusts around 15 to 20 knots. && .CLIMATE... Issued at 300 PM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026 Record High Temperatures In Jeopardy: August 30: KSGF: 101/2000 KJLN: 103/2000 KVIH: 99/2000 August 31: KSGF: 102/2000 KJLN: 105/2000 KVIH: 100/2000 September 1: KSGF: 102/2000 KJLN: 105/2000 KVIH: 99/1953 KUNO: 101/2000 September 2: KSGF: 101/2000 KJLN: 105/2000 KVIH: 99/1899 KUNO: 101/2000 September 3: KSGF: 102/2000 KJLN: 102/1954 KVIH: 100/1897 September 4: KJLN: 102/1954 September 5: KSGF: 99/1998 KJLN: 103/1998 Record High Minimum Temperatures In Jeopardy: August 30: KSGF: 73/2013 KJLN: 76/1945 KVIH: 75/1951 August 31: KSGF: 76/2011 KJLN: 80/2011 KVIH: 75/1980 September 1: KSGF: 77/1922 KJLN: 80/2011 KUNO: 74/1989 KVIH: 76/2011 September 2: KSGF: 76/1922 KJLN: 77/1961 KUNO: 73/1980 KVIH: 75/1898 September 3: KSGF: 74/2011 KJLN: 77/1944 KUNO: 72/2023 KVIH: 74/1960 September 4: KSGF: 75/1913 KJLN: 77/1954 KUNO: 73/2021 KVIH: 74/1990 September 5: KSGF: 76/1998 KJLN: 77/1985 KUNO: 72/2012 KVIH: 78/1899 && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...Heat Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT Friday for KSZ073- 097-101. MO...Heat Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT Friday for MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106. && $$ SHORT TERM...Perez LONG TERM...Perez AVIATION...Perez CLIMATE...Camden
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Beyond the slopes

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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 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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