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Snow Creek snow report

Kansas, United States Sadler
⚠ Extreme Heat Warning · Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 12:13PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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Snow Creek -- Kansas ski resort
Snow Creek Kansas · Sadler
About this resort

Snow Creek

Snow Creek ski resort in Missouri offers 12 runs of varying difficulty levels, with the expert Chute trail being a favorite among advanced skiers. The resort is historically significant, as it was the first ski area in Missouri and the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics torch relay. For beginners, the gentle terrain of the Bunny Hill is recommended. After a day on the slopes, visitors can enjoy a drink at the cozy Fireside Bar.

Terrain mix: The Snow Creek Ski Resort in Missouri is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The resort features several ski runs and trails that wind through the wooded hills and valleys of the region. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Snow Creek Ski Resort include:

1. The Ozark Mountains: Snow Creek is situated in the southern portion of the Ozark Mountains, a rugged and scenic range that stretches across several states in the southern United States. The Ozarks are known for their rolling hills, dense forests, and unique geological formations.

2. Elevation: While the Ozark Mountains are not as high as some other mountain ranges, Snow Creek still offers a decent amount of vertical drop for skiing and snowboarding. The resort's base elevation is around 1,000 feet, with a summit elevation of approximately 1,300 feet.

3. Slopes and Terrain: Snow Creek features a variety of ski runs and trails that cater to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The terrain ranges from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black diamond runs, with plenty of opportunities for off-piste skiing and freestyle terrain parks.

4. Snowfall and Weather: The Ozark Mountains receive a moderate amount of snowfall each winter, making Snow Creek a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the Midwest. The resort also has snowmaking capabilities to ensure consistent snow coverage throughout the season.

5. Scenic Views: The Ozark Mountains are known for their stunning natural beauty, with scenic overlooks and panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. Visitors to Snow Creek can enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling hills and valleys while skiing or snowboarding on the resort's slopes.

Overall, Snow Creek Ski Resort offers a unique and picturesque mountain experience in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Missouri and the surrounding region.

StateKansas
LocationSadler
Detailed forecast

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5-day forecast table

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

15-day temperature & snow

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

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

555 FXUS63 KEAX 270314 AFDEAX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 1014 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 ...Updated for 06z Aviation... .KEY MESSAGES... - Very conditional storm threat tomorrow with a strong cap in place. If we manage to break the cap storms will have an environment that could foster damaging winds and large hail. 20% that storms develop in the afternoon. - Hot and humid Sunday through the next work week. Heat indicies climb into the triple digits with minimal relief overnight. Extreme Heat Warnings will likely be needed. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 108 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 Surface low pressure is sliding across northern MO this afternoon. Wrap around moisture around the system has scattered rain showers over the region. Activity is largely starting to diminish west to east as the low pulls east. Some reinvigoration of storms will be possible along a line of convergence. Current guidance leans towards having this zone just south of our southern CWA counties. Therefore, SPC has pulled the severe risk out of our CWA for today. Saturday marks the start of our warming trend. Easterly winds in the morning will be replaced with winds out of the south as a warm front lifts north. There remains quite a bit of uncertainty with precipitation chances for the day, which is fairly common place when we get into these warm air advection regimes. Most of the deterministic models are a bit more bullish on the precipitation chances with the CAMs much more tapered back. Model soundings indicate that there will be a cap in place as warm air aloft filters into the region. Storm development will be quite conditional as to whether or not the cap can be broken. Additional forcing from some synoptic drivers will have to be in play to overcome the cap. Which, we in fact do have for Saturday by way of a warm front and a weak shortwave aloft. That being said, timing and placement of these features would need to align with peak heating to stand a chance at developing any storms. The latest guidance still shows high variance in solutions so we have limited the PoPs to 20%. Any storms that do manage to develop could be severe with a high amount of instability to work with, but bulk shear looks to be a tad on the low side with speeds of 30-35 kts. For now, SPC has us in a marginal risk (1/5) for the conditional threat tomorrow afternoon. && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 108 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 An omega blocking pattern emerges on Sunday and looks to hold firm through most of next week. A deepening trough over western CONUS with a strong ridge over the Midwest will lead to a heat dome engulfing the region. Strong surface heating will regularly lead to max temperatures in the 90s. The added impact of southerly winds driving dewpoints up will lead to heat indicies in the triple digits. Poor overnight recovery with temperatures only dropping into the mid and upper 70s. Heat risk will routinely be in the major risk category for the region on Monday with a few areas in the extreme risk category by Tuesday. This prolonged heat wave will likely see an extreme heat warning issued in later forecast packages. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1010 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 A weak cool front south of the terminals will stall overnight into Saturday morning before starting to lift back north as a warm front Saturday afternoon into evening. Will continue to see conditions lowering into IFR and areas of LIFR overnight into Saturday morning in low clouds. Some fog is also possible, especially near the MO/KS border (KSTJ) with soundings at the other sites more favoring of stratus. Ceilings should improve to MVFR and VFR Saturday afternoon/evening as winds shift to southeast 10-15 kt with a warm front lifting through. Can`t rule out a shower or storm at some point Saturday morning into early afternoon, but confidence is too low for mention right now. && .EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MO...None. KS...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Britt LONG TERM...Britt AVIATION...Britt
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

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

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

FAQ

About Snow Creek

Where does the snow data for Snow Creek 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 Creek?

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 Creek?

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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