Trollhaugen Ski Area Snow Report
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Trollhaugen Ski Area
Trollhaugen Ski Area in Wisconsin, United States, boasts a variety of beginner and intermediate trails as well as several terrain parks for advanced skiers and snowboarders. The resort's longest run, the Troll Trail, stretches for over a mile and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. An interesting fact about Trollhaugen is that it was one of the first ski resorts in the Midwest to install snowmaking equipment. For beginners, the resort offers a ski school with experienced instructors and a dedicated learning area. For après ski, the Troll Bar is a popular spot with a cozy atmosphere and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: Trollhaugen Ski Area is located in Dresser, Wisconsin in the United States. The ski resort is situated in the St. Croix River Valley and is known for its rolling hills and gentle slopes, making it a popular destination for families and beginner skiers. The area does not have any significant mountain ranges or peaks, as it is located in a relatively flat region of Wisconsin. Instead, Trollhaugen Ski Area offers a variety of ski runs and terrain parks with features for 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 DLH.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Trollhaugen Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Wild Mountain Ski Area
- Afton Alps Ski Area
- Hyland Ski And Snowboard Area
- Buck Hill Ski Area
- Welch Village Ski Area
Campgrounds
- Interstate State Park Wi - Group Campground
- Interstate State Park
- Interstate State Park Wi - South Campground
- Interstate Park
- Interstate State Park Mn - Primitive Group Camp
- Interstate State Park Wi - North Campground
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 Trollhaugen 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 Trollhaugen Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Trollhaugen Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Trollhaugen 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 Trollhaugen 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 Trollhaugen 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 Trollhaugen Ski Area.