Snow Snake Mountain Snow Report
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Snow Snake Mountain
Snow Snake Mountain ski resort in Michigan offers 10 well-groomed runs, including the "Show-Off" terrain park for more experienced skiers and snowboarders. For beginners, the "Easy Street" run is recommended, as it is a gentle slope with a slow-moving chairlift. As for the secret historical fact, Snow Snake Mountain was actually named after a Native American game played in the area years ago, which involved throwing wooden sticks that resembled snakes. The resort has a cozy lodge with a fireplace for apres skiing, but for a livelier atmosphere, the "Bullpen" bar is a popular spot for drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort in Michigan is located in the rolling hills of Clare County, near Harrison. The resort features several ski runs and slopes, as well as a tubing hill and terrain park. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of the resort include:
1. Snow Snake Mountain: The resort is named after the small mountain on which it is located. Snow Snake Mountain features several ski runs and slopes of varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
2. Rolling hills: The surrounding area of the resort is characterized by rolling hills and gentle slopes, providing a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.
3. Wooded terrain: The resort is surrounded by wooded terrain, which adds to the scenic beauty of the area and provides opportunities for exploring off-piste skiing and snowboarding.
4. Elevation: While Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort is not located in a major mountain range, it still offers a decent elevation for skiing and snowboarding, with the highest point reaching around 1,200 feet.
Overall, Snow-Snake-Mountain Ski Resort offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience in the heart of Michigan's countryside, with a variety of terrain and runs to cater to all skill levels.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS APX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Snow Snake Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Organizational Campground
- Cedar Shores Campground
- Wilson State Park
- Camp Oak Hill
- River Valley Rv Park
- Lake George Campground
Fishing spots
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 Snake Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Snow Snake Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Snow Snake Mountain
Where does the snow data for Snow Snake Mountain 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 Snake Mountain?
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 Snake Mountain?
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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Snow Snake Mountain.