📷 Granite Peak
North America
Granite Peak
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
8
2026–27 season
Overview
Granite Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Granite Peak is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and is recognized as one of the Midwest’s largest ski resorts, offering over 200 acres of skiable terrain and 68 runs. The resort features a modern lift system, including high-speed chairlifts, and a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, on-mountain dining, and a vibrant base village, making it a popular destination for families and groups. Signature experiences include night skiing and special events throughout the winter season.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Granite Peak
Lifts
7
Skiable area
556 ac
Longest run
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Runs by difficulty(62 total)
Beginner
22
35% of terrain
Intermediate
18
30% of terrain
Advanced
22
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad2
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Rib Mountain Tap House – This popular après-ski spot near Granite Peak is known for its welcoming atmosphere, extensive craft beer selection, and hearty pub fare, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Great Lakes & Midwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC
Base
396m
Temp
21.5°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
488m
Temp
--°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
579m
Temp
20.3°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Granite Peak Webcams
Granite Peak / HDRelay
Granite Peak / HDRelay
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 Granite Peak (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 Jul 14, 8:04 AM
Today 30 / 20 | Wed, Jul 15 31 / 21 | Thu, Jul 16 29 / 18 | Fri, Jul 17 27 / 185.4mm | Sat, Jul 18 31 / 193mm | Sun, Jul 19 27 / 19 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 24 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 22 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 24 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (579m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
30°
20.3°
15 km/h
Wed
15
☁️
31.1°
21.2°
13 km/h
Thu
16
☁️
29.3°
18.3°
10 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
26.7°
17.9°
12 km/h
Sat
18
⛈️
30.9°
19.1°
15 km/h
Sun
19
☁️
26.5°
18.9°
9 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
24.7°
19.1°
24 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
23.2°
16.6°
20 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
23.5°
15.9°
13 km/h
Thu
23
⛅
22.8°
13.4°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (579m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 94cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 94cm full-season avg
94cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been 72.9 cm, which is below the 30-year average of 85.3 cm, indicating a recent downward trend. However, the current season stands out as an anomaly, with snowfall reaching 132% of the long-term average and 155% of the recent 5-year average. This spike is primarily driven by the exceptionally high snowfall recorded in 2022, contrasting with lower totals in 2020, 2023, and 2024. Overall, while the long-term trend suggests declining snowfall, recent seasons have exhibited significant variability, including both unusually low and high years.
Granite Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 106cm with an average of 64 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 | 9.8cm | 8 days | 2cm | 6cm | 4.4cm |
| December | 22.3cm | 13 days | 10cm | 19cm | 7.4cm |
| January | 19.7cm | 13 days | 20cm | 28cm | 5.8cm |
| February | 18.9cm | 12 days | 25cm | 34cm | 7.2cm |
| March | 20.3cm | 10 days | 16cm | 30cm | 8.3cm |
| April | 13.2cm | 6 days | 3cm | 13cm | 5.9cm |
| May | 0.4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 0.9cm |
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 22, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
