Timber Ridge Ski Area snow report
Timber Ridge Ski Area
Timber Ridge Ski Area is a ski resort in southwestern Michigan known for its family-friendly atmosphere and affordable prices. Its 15 runs are mostly beginner and intermediate, with a few advanced options. The resort also offers night skiing and snowboarding. A little-known fact is that the Timber Ridge lodge was once a farm, and the original barn still stands nearby. For beginners, the "Easy Rider" trail is recommended, which is a gentle slope with a magic carpet lift. The best apres ski bar nearby is the Bell's Eccentric Cafe, known for its craft beer and live music.
Terrain mix: The Timber Ridge Ski Area in Gobles, Michigan is located in the southwest part of the state near the town of Kalamazoo. While it is not situated in a traditional mountain range, the ski resort features several small hills and slopes that provide a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders. The highest point at Timber Ridge is approximately 850 feet above sea level.
The ski resort offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, with the steepest terrain located on the backside of the hill. The longest run at Timber Ridge is approximately 1,200 feet in length. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, the resort also offers tubing and cross-country skiing trails.
Overall, Timber Ridge Ski Area may not have the towering peaks of more well-known mountain ranges, but it still offers a fun and challenging skiing experience for visitors in the Midwest.
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 GRR.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Timber Ridge Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Bittersweet Ski Area
- Swiss Valley Ski Lodge
- Cannonsburg Ski Area
- Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
- Pines Peak Family Ski Area
Campgrounds
- Brookside City Park
- Markin Glen County Park
- Camp Rota-Kiwan
- Camp Merrie Wood
- Tri-Ponds Family Camp Resort
- Ely Lake 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Timber Ridge Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge Ski Area.