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Wilmot Mountain snow report

Illinois, United States Channel Lake
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Wilmot Mountain -- Illinois ski resort
Wilmot Mountain Illinois · Channel Lake
About this resort

Wilmot Mountain

Wilmot Mountain ski resort in Wisconsin, USA offers a variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all levels of ability, but is particularly great for beginners with plenty of easy and wide trails. For more advanced skiers, the resort has a few black diamond runs and a terrain park. An interesting historical fact is that Wilmot was one of the first ski areas in the Midwest, opening in 1938. For après ski, the resort has a few options including the Walt’s Tavern which offers drinks, food and live music.

Terrain mix: Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is located in Wisconsin, United States. The mountain ranges and aspects of the resort include:

1. Wilmot Mountain itself, which is part of the Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin and is known for its gently rolling hills and beautiful wooded surroundings.

2. The resort features 23 trails and 7 lifts spread across four distinct areas: the Front Side, the Back Side, the West Side, and the Learning Area.

3. The highest point at Wilmot Mountain is 1,030 feet above sea level, making it a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest.

4. The terrain at Wilmot Mountain ranges from beginner-friendly slopes to more challenging runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders.

5. The resort also offers night skiing and snow tubing, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Overall, Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain and amenities for visitors to enjoy a fun and exciting winter sports experience.

StateIllinois
LocationChannel Lake
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS LOT.

327 FXUS63 KLOT 280810 AFDLOT Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL 310 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Generally warm and dry weather is expected through early next week. - Daily lake breezes will keep temperatures cooler near the lake with backdoor fronts leading to cooler conditions farther inland today and again Saturday. - Dangerous swimming conditions are expected to develop at area beaches this morning and continue into this evening. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 310 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 A backdoor front diving down southern Lake Michigan early this morning will lead to quickly building waves and the development of dangerous currents at area beaches this morning. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through this evening to account for this. Onshore winds will keep temperatures cooler across the Chicago metro today (60s along the lakeshore and 70s inland), with 80s possible mainly west of I-39 and south of the Kankakee River. Meanwhile, a mid-upper level Omega Blocking pattern is taking shape across the CONUS this morning, with high amplitude ridging across the central CONUS and Canada centered between a broad closed low over California and another over southeastern Canada. This will lead to continued warm (highs in the 80s) and dry conditions for the majority of the area for the next several days as an expansive surface high also takes hold across the region. Given the light surface flow, daily lake breezes and onshore winds will keep temperatures cooler (60s to around 70) near the lakeshore. A surface low forecast to dive southeast out of Canada into New England late Friday could swing another backdoor front across the area into Saturday and accordingly lead to cooler conditions extending much farther inland, similar to today. A narrow ribbon of higher low-level moisture will extend from the Gulf north across the Central Plains into next week. The very dry airmass here locally should keep this axis well to our west, though a few showers may brush far western Illinois along the Mississippi River at times. The blocking pattern eventually begins to break down toward mid to late next week which could lead to precipitation chances returning to the region. Petr && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1226 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026 Dry, VFR conditions and northeast winds are forecast through the TAF window. Winds will be light in the short term, but will increase to gusts around 20 knots before daybreak behind a front moving over the area. Lower confidence in gusts around KRFD. Winds will diminish after 00Z later today. DK && .LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...Air Quality Alert until 6 AM CDT early this morning for ILZ005- ILZ006-ILZ012-ILZ013-ILZ020-ILZ021-ILZ103-ILZ104-ILZ105- ILZ106-ILZ107-ILZ108. Beach Hazards Statement through late tonight for ILZ006-ILZ103- ILZ104. IN...Beach Hazards Statement through late tonight for INZ001-INZ002. LM...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for the IL nearshore waters. Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM CDT Friday for the IN nearshore waters. && $$ Visit us at weather.gov/chicago

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 Wilmot Mountain in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Wilmot Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Wilmot Mountain

Where does the snow data for Wilmot 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 Wilmot 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 Wilmot 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.

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