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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Granite Peak

North America

Granite Peak

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:02 AM•Weather at base: 396m

Overview

Granite Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:02 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.

Resort Info

Summit579m
Base396m
Vertical183m
Lifts7
Runs62
Skiable Area225 acres
Average snowfall150 inches / 381 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingNovember 22, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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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

579mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

Base

396m

Temp

12.9°C

Wind

3.7km/h

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488m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Granite Peak El Niño rank & forecast

Granite Peak ranks #423 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −17% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −17% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Granite Peak averaged -16% 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 -18%, '15-16 -1%, '23-24 -31%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −18%'15-16 −1%'23-24 −31%

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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Local Reports

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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 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 Aug 28, 10:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 11
Sat, Aug 29
21 / 156.6mm
Sun, Aug 30
26 / 160.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
29 / 190.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
26 / 1913.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
27 / 186.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0003.22.70.70.200.40.200.174.22.30.806.1
Temp (°C)162316161916182520222822202521202621
Wind (km/h)2851416111210111813710114343
Gusts (km/h)82111253219242422353321263628112421

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (579m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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23.4°

11.4°

9 km/h

Sat

29

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20.6°

14.6°

17 km/h

Sun

30

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26.2°

16.1°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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28.7°

19°

23 km/h

Tue

1

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25.9°

19°

14 km/h

Wed

2

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26.6°

17.8°

9 km/h

Thu

3

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23.4°

16.1°

12 km/h

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24.2°

15.5°

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25.6°

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16 km/h

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26.8°

19.4°

16 km/h

Summit elevation (579m) • 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, 10:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 100cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~109 cm. That's 16% above the 5-year average (94 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% above the 30-year average (100 cm).

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).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November9.8cm8 days2cm6cm4.4cm
December22.3cm13 days10cm19cm7.4cm
January19.7cm13 days20cm28cm5.8cm
February18.9cm12 days25cm34cm7.2cm
March20.3cm10 days16cm30cm8.3cm
April13.2cm6 days3cm13cm5.9cm
May0.4cm1 days0cm3cm0.9cm

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.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Granite Peak, ERA5 season snowfall median was 87 cm (34 in), about 15% 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

87 cm

10 El Niño winters · 15% below median

All-season median

102 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent1087 cm83 cm – 104 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1296 cm84 cm – 125 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8120 cm115 cm – 125 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 Granite Peak

Where is Granite Peak?
Granite Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Granite Peak?
Granite Peak runs from a base elevation of 396 m (1,299 ft) to a summit of 579 m (1,900 ft), giving a vertical drop of 183 m (600 ft).
How big is Granite Peak?
Granite Peak has 225 acres (91 hectares) of skiable terrain, 62 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Granite Peak?
Granite Peak is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Granite Peak?
Granite Peak typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Granite Peak get in a typical season?
Granite Peak averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Granite Peak in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #423 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -16% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Granite Peak averaged -16% 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 -18%, '15-16 -1%, '23-24 -31%. A pattern, not a promise.