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Granite Peak Resort Guide
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 22
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Granite Peak
Lifts
7
Skiable area
225 ac
Longest run
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 94cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 100cm full-season avg
94cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Granite Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 106cm with an average of 26 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 11% above this average (118cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 10cm | 3 days | 2cm | 6cm | 4cm |
| December | 22cm | 5 days | 10cm | 19cm | 7cm |
| January | 20cm | 5 days | 20cm | 28cm | 6cm |
| February | 19cm | 5 days | 25cm | 34cm | 7cm |
| March | 20cm | 5 days | 16cm | 30cm | 8cm |
| April | 13cm | 3 days | 3cm | 13cm | 6cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
28 days scored, from 22 Feb
53
Best Day
16 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3622 Feb
- 3123 Feb
- 2724 Feb
March 2026
- 5316 Mar24cm
- 4717 Mar4cm
- 4615 Mar5cm
February scored highest for Granite Peak in 2025-26. Based on 28 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
Through Mar 22, 2027
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.
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.
