📷 Giants Ridge
North America
Giants Ridge
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Past 48 Hours
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Giants Ridge is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Giants Ridge is located in Minnesota’s scenic Northwoods and features two mountains with 35 downhill runs, a variety of terrain parks, and over 60 kilometers of Nordic ski trails. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with amenities including ski-in/ski-out lodging, dining, and a full-service rental and lesson center. Signature experiences include tubing, snowshoeing, and winter fat biking, making it a versatile destination for winter recreation. Giants Ridge stands out for its well-groomed trails, accessible terrain for all abilities, and year-round outdoor activities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Giants Ridge
Lifts
8
Skiable area
202 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews – This popular après-ski spot at Giants Ridge is known for its cozy atmosphere, craft beer selection, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.
Historic
This season to date shows no snow accumulation compared to a 5-year average of 103cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:04 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, 03:04 PM UTC
Base
449m
Temp
16.6°C
Wind
13.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
525m
Temp
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Wind
15km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
601m
Temp
15.6°C
Wind
13.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Giants Ridge Webcams
Giants Ridge Resort
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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 Giants Ridge (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, 3:04 PM
Today 22 / 130.6mm | Sat, Aug 22 20 / 131.2mm | Sun, Aug 23 19 / 9 | Mon, Aug 24 21 / 9 | Tue, Aug 25 24 / 1314.2mm | Wed, Aug 26 20 / 143.8mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 4.7 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 24 | 31 | 14 | 31 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 40 | 35 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (601m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
21.9°
12.6°
14 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
19.8°
12.5°
19 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
19.1°
9.2°
10 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
20.9°
9.1°
11 km/h
Tue
25
⛈️
24°
12.5°
15 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
19.5°
14.1°
17 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
20.9°
14.6°
12 km/h
Fri
28
⛅
22.6°
11.4°
13 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
20.3°
11.9°
18 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
24°
13.9°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (601m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 103cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 105cm full-season avg
103cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Giants Ridge Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 114cm with an average of 77 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 | 16.7cm | 12 days | 5cm | 12cm | 6cm |
| December | 22cm | 15 days | 17cm | 27cm | 6.9cm |
| January | 17.6cm | 14 days | 32cm | 40cm | 5cm |
| February | 15.9cm | 12 days | 37cm | 45cm | 4.9cm |
| March | 18.1cm | 11 days | 30cm | 42cm | 7.1cm |
| April | 17.5cm | 9 days | 13cm | 28cm | 6.2cm |
| May | 1.9cm | 2 days | 0cm | 7cm | 1.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Giants Ridge, ERA5 season snowfall median was 88 cm (35 in), about 22% 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
88 cm
10 El Niño winters · 22% below median
All-season median
113 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 88 cm | 83 cm – 123 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 115 cm | 100 cm – 134 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 126 cm | 109 cm – 155 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 Giants Ridge
- Where is Giants Ridge?
- Giants Ridge is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Giants Ridge?
- Giants Ridge runs from a base elevation of 449 m (1,473 ft) to a summit of 601 m (1,972 ft), giving a vertical drop of 152 m (499 ft).
- How big is Giants Ridge?
- Giants Ridge has 202 acres (82 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Giants Ridge?
- Giants Ridge 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 Giants Ridge get in a typical season?
- Giants Ridge averages 85 inches / 216 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
