📷 Buck Hill
North America
Buck Hill
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Buck Hill is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Buck Hill is a ski area located in Burnsville, Minnesota, offering 16 runs across 45 acres of skiable terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort features a welcoming atmosphere with night skiing, snow tubing, and a renowned ski and snowboard school. Key amenities include multiple chairlifts, a tubing hill, and a full-service chalet with dining options. Buck Hill is recognized for its accessible location near the Twin Cities and its history of producing Olympic-level ski racers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Buck Hill
Lifts
11
Skiable area
45 ac
Longest run
0.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(15 total)
Beginner
6
40% of terrain
Intermediate
6
40% of terrain
Advanced
3
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift5
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Buckstone Lodge – Known for its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff, Buckstone Lodge at Buck Hill offers a relaxed après-ski experience with a full bar, hearty food, and frequent live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Great Lakes & Midwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Base
280m
Temp
20.6°C
Wind
13.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
325m
Temp
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Wind
15km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
369m
Temp
20°C
Wind
13.8km/h
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Buck Hill (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:02 PM
Today 27 / 170.5mm | Sat, Aug 22 26 / 17 | Sun, Aug 23 25 / 14 | Mon, Aug 24 27 / 13 | Tue, Aug 25 29 / 192.4mm | Wed, Aug 26 27 / 180.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 22 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 11 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 35 | 45 | 41 | 28 | 44 | 41 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (369m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
26.9°
17°
17 km/h
Sat
22
☀️
25.9°
17.2°
20 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
25.2°
14.3°
11 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
26.5°
13.2°
12 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
28.6°
18.5°
16 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
27.4°
17.9°
19 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
26.4°
17.8°
16 km/h
Fri
28
⛅
27°
16.4°
11 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
27.8°
19.4°
18 km/h
Sun
30
⛈️
23.8°
19.7°
13 km/h
Summit elevation (369m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 79cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 86cm full-season avg
79cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~84.5 cm. That's 7% above the 5-year average (79 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (86 cm).
Buck Hill Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 91cm with an average of 54 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 11.4cm | 6 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5.7cm |
| December | 19.1cm | 12 days | 10cm | 17cm | 7cm |
| January | 15.5cm | 12 days | 16cm | 23cm | 4.8cm |
| February | 16.5cm | 9 days | 18cm | 26cm | 6.4cm |
| March | 17.6cm | 8 days | 11cm | 23cm | 8.8cm |
| April | 8.9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 9cm | 4.4cm |
| May | 0.3cm | 0 days | 0cm | 4cm | 1.7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Buck Hill, ERA5 season snowfall median was 73 cm (29 in), about 16% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
73 cm
10 El Niño winters · 16% below median
All-season median
87 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 73 cm | 61 cm – 81 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 97 cm | 73 cm – 113 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 102 cm | 87 cm – 118 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Buck Hill
- Where is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill runs from a base elevation of 280 m (919 ft) to a summit of 369 m (1,211 ft), giving a vertical drop of 89 m (292 ft).
- How big is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill has 45 acres (18 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Buck Hill get in a typical season?
- Buck Hill averages 60 inches / 152 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
