Sunburst Ski Area Snow Report
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Sunburst Ski Area
Sunburst Ski Area is a family-friendly ski resort located in Wisconsin, United States. The resort offers 12 trails, with the best ones being the black diamond runs: Double Diamond, The Face, and The Wall. An interesting fact about Sunburst is that it was opened in 1961 by two local ski enthusiasts who were inspired by a Swiss ski resort. For beginner skiers, the Bunny Hill and the green runs: Powder Puff, Sunkid, and Little Dipper are great options. The best après ski bar in the area is Slopeside Pub & Grill, which offers a variety of drinks and food options. Overall, Sunburst Ski Area is a great destination for experienced skiers and beginners alike.
Terrain mix: The Sunburst Ski Area is located in Kewaskum, Wisconsin in the United States. It is a small ski resort with a vertical drop of about 225 feet and a total of 10 runs. The ski area is situated in the Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin, which is characterized by rolling hills and glacial landforms rather than traditional mountain ranges.
While Sunburst Ski Area may not have traditional mountain ranges, it offers a variety of ski slopes and terrain features for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort has a terrain park for freestyle enthusiasts, as well as beginner slopes for those just learning to ski or snowboard.
Overall, Sunburst Ski Area provides a fun and accessible skiing experience in the state of Wisconsin, despite not being situated in a traditional mountainous region.
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 GRB.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Sunburst Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Fox Hill Ski Area
- Little Switzerland
- Alpine Valley Resort
- The Mountain Top At Grand Geneva Resort
- Cascade Mountain
Campgrounds
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 Sunburst Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sunburst Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sunburst Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Sunburst Ski Area 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 Sunburst Ski Area?
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 Sunburst Ski Area?
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 Sunburst Ski Area.