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Caberfae Peaks ski resort
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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Caberfae Peaks

North America

Caberfae Peaks

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 5

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 323m

Overview

Caberfae Peaks is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 5). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Caberfae Peaks is located in Cadillac, Michigan, and features 34 ski runs across 200 acres of terrain, catering to a range of abilities from beginner to advanced. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with amenities including a slope-side lodge, rental services, and a ski school. Signature experiences include night skiing and a variety of terrain parks, making it a popular destination for both skiers and snowboarders. Its convenient location and affordable offerings distinguish Caberfae Peaks as a welcoming Midwest ski destination.

Resort Info

Summit467m
Base323m
Vertical144m
Lifts5
Runs34
Skiable Area225 acres
Average snowfall70 inches / 178 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 5, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Freedom Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

R Dubs Pub – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and live entertainment, R Dubs Pub at Caberfae Peaks is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for craft beers, cocktails, and regular live music events, making it the hub of the resort’s nightlife scene.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Great Lakes & Midwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Base

323m

Temp

12.7°C

Wind

8.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Caberfae Peaks El Niño rank & forecast

Caberfae Peaks ranks #392 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −13% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#392 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −13% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Caberfae Peaks averaged -13% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -12%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 -28%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −12%'15-16 +1%'23-24 −28%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Caberfae Peaks (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 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 120.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
25 / 152.1mm
Sun, Aug 30
26 / 1714.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
29 / 180.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
24 / 209mm
Wed, Sep 2
25 / 1919.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)0.30.3000.31.88.40.65.40.3001.27.20.65.11.512.9
Temp (°C)152216182418172419202821212222202420
Wind (km/h)71071215101415121014121010810136
Gusts (km/h)152517254020263327203730323429132624

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (467m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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23.4°

11.7°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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24.5°

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Sun

30

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25.5°

17°

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Mon

31

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29.3°

18°

16 km/h

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23.8°

20.2°

15 km/h

Wed

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24.8°

18.6°

14 km/h

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3

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24.1°

15.6°

11 km/h

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4

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23.7°

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5

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24.4°

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6

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26.6°

16.4°

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Summit elevation (467m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 125cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~152.4 cm. That's 20% above the 5-year average (127 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% above the 30-year average (125 cm).

Caberfae Peaks Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 132cm with an average of 84 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November12.7cm10 days2cm8cm3.5cm
December31.8cm19 days12cm22cm7.6cm
January31.5cm20 days22cm33cm5.9cm
February24.4cm16 days27cm36cm6.6cm
March19.4cm11 days16cm32cm6.7cm
April8.8cm6 days2cm9cm3.9cm
May0.9cm1 days0cm3cm2.1cm

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 5, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Caberfae Peaks, ERA5 season snowfall median was 116 cm (46 in), about 13% 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

116 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

134 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10116 cm99 cm – 133 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12140 cm108 cm – 153 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8142 cm132 cm – 161 cm2025, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Caberfae Peaks

Where is Caberfae Peaks?
Caberfae Peaks is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Caberfae Peaks?
Caberfae Peaks runs from a base elevation of 323 m (1,060 ft) to a summit of 467 m (1,532 ft), giving a vertical drop of 144 m (472 ft).
How big is Caberfae Peaks?
Caberfae Peaks has 225 acres (91 hectares) of skiable terrain, 34 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Caberfae Peaks?
Caberfae Peaks is on the Freedom 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 Caberfae Peaks get in a typical season?
Caberfae Peaks averages 70 inches / 178 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Caberfae Peaks in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #392 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -13% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Caberfae Peaks averaged -13% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -12%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 -28%. A pattern, not a promise.