Welch Village Ski Area Snow Report
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Welch Village Ski Area
Welch Village Ski Area is a popular ski resort in Minnesota known for its varied terrain and excellent snow conditions. The resort offers 60 runs and 10 lifts, with the best trails for advanced skiers being Avalanche and Wild Finale. The resort also has some great beginner trails like Eagle Ridge and Moose Face, making it an ideal destination for families. An interesting fact is that Welch Village was once owned by legendary Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy. For beginners, it is recommended to take the Beyond Beginner lesson which includes lift tickets, rental equipment, and a two-hour group lesson. For après ski, The Alley Sports Tavern is a popular spot for drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: Welch Village Ski Area is located in the Welch Village area of Minnesota. The ski resort is situated in the Cannon River Valley, which is surrounded by rolling hills and bluffs. The area is part of the Mississippi River Valley, which is known for its unique geology and topography.
The ski resort itself is nestled in the Cannon River Valley, with the ski runs winding through the rolling hills and valleys of the area. The terrain at Welch Village Ski Area is characterized by a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, with a total of 60 runs spread out over 140 acres of skiable terrain.
The ski resort is also located near several notable mountain ranges in Minnesota, including the Cannon River Valley Bluffs and the Cannon River Valley Hills. These mountain ranges provide a stunning backdrop for skiers and snowboarders as they navigate the slopes of the ski resort.
Overall, Welch Village Ski Area offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience in Minnesota, with diverse terrain and stunning mountain views.
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 MPX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Welch Village Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Afton Alps Ski Area
- Steeplechase Ski & Snowboard
- Buck Hill Ski Area
- Coffee Mill
- Hyland Ski And Snowboard Area
Campgrounds
- Cannon Falls Campground
- Hay Creek Valley Campground
- Lake Byllesby Regional Park
- Bay City
- Gas-Lite Bar And Grill Campground
- Group Camp
Parks
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 Welch Village 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 Welch Village Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Welch Village Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Welch Village 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 Welch Village 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 Welch Village 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 Welch Village Ski Area.