📷 Cascade Mountain
North America
Cascade Mountain
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Nov 28
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Cascade Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 28). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Cascade Mountain is located in Portage, Wisconsin, and features 47 trails across 175 skiable acres, catering to all ability levels with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere, modern snowmaking, four terrain parks, and a dedicated snow tubing area. Key amenities include multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, making it a popular destination for both day trips and extended stays in the Midwest.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cascade Mountain
Lifts
11
Skiable area
176 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
T-Bar – A popular après-ski spot at Cascade Mountain, T-Bar is known for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beer selection, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place 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
250m
Temp
19.3°C
Wind
18km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
320m
Temp
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Wind
20km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
390m
Temp
18.4°C
Wind
18km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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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 Cascade Mountain (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 25 / 165.7mm | Sat, Aug 22 24 / 150.6mm | Sun, Aug 23 23 / 13 | Mon, Aug 24 23 / 10 | Tue, Aug 25 25 / 13 | Wed, Aug 26 27 / 171.2mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 1.6 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 20 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 33 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 40 | 21 | 18 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 27 | 36 | 42 | 36 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (390m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
25.1°
15.8°
18 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
24.1°
15°
20 km/h
Sun
23
🌤️
22.8°
12.8°
17 km/h
Mon
24
🌤️
22.6°
9.9°
7 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
25°
12.9°
13 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
27°
16.8°
14 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
27.1°
16.2°
11 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
23.3°
14.9°
10 km/h
Sat
29
☁️
25.4°
13.1°
7 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
21.1°
18°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (390m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
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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 · 82cm full-season avg
79cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Cascade Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 85cm with an average of 53 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 | 6cm | 5 days | 1cm | 4cm | 3.2cm |
| December | 20.3cm | 11 days | 7cm | 15cm | 7.2cm |
| January | 18.1cm | 13 days | 13cm | 21cm | 5.9cm |
| February | 17.8cm | 10 days | 15cm | 23cm | 7.1cm |
| March | 13.7cm | 8 days | 6cm | 17cm | 6.1cm |
| April | 8.3cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 5cm |
| May | 0.2cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1.3cm |
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 Nov 28, 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 Cascade Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 87 cm (34 in), about 14% above 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
87 cm
10 El Niño winters · 14% above median
All-season median
76 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 87 cm | 70 cm – 102 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 76 cm | 68 cm – 106 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 74 cm | 64 cm – 97 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 Cascade Mountain
- Where is Cascade Mountain?
- Cascade Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Cascade Mountain?
- Cascade Mountain runs from a base elevation of 250 m (820 ft) to a summit of 390 m (1,280 ft), giving a vertical drop of 140 m (459 ft).
- How big is Cascade Mountain?
- Cascade Mountain has 176 acres (71 hectares) of skiable terrain, 48 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Cascade Mountain?
- Cascade Mountain is on the No ski pass found. 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 Cascade Mountain get in a typical season?
- Cascade Mountain averages 56 inches / 142 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
