📷 Lutsen
North America
Lutsen
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Lutsen is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 27, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Lutsen Mountains is located on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior and is the largest ski resort in the Midwest, offering four interconnected mountains and over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain. The resort features a mix of beginner to expert runs, scenic gondola rides, and panoramic lake views, creating a relaxed yet adventurous atmosphere. Signature experiences include the Midwest’s only mountain gondola, terrain parks, and a variety of winter activities beyond skiing, such as snowshoeing and Nordic trails. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, ski-in/ski-out lodging, and a family-friendly environment.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Lutsen
Lifts
7
Skiable area
1000 ac
Longest run
3.2 km / 2 mi
Runs by difficulty(95 total)
Beginner
17
18% of terrain
Intermediate
45
47% of terrain
Advanced
24
25% of terrain
Expert
9
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner18%
- Intermediate47%
- Advanced25%
- Expert10%
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 62
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
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
Papa Charlie’s Tavern & Stage – Renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, Papa Charlie’s offers live music, craft beers, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it the go-to spot for skiers to unwind and enjoy entertainment after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable, but colder temperatures may soon allow for snowmaking.
Historic
It is too early to judge the season as current conditions are in line with early season averages compared to the 5-year average to-date of 145cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Great Lakes & Midwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
276m
Temp
21.7°C
Wind
10.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
395m
Temp
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Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
514m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
10.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 Lutsen (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 4, 4:03 PM
Today 21 / 150.3mm | Sun, Jul 5 22 / 14 | Mon, Jul 6 24 / 14 | Tue, Jul 7 27 / 182.4mm | Wed, Jul 8 21 / 1639.9mm | Thu, Jul 9 24 / 143.9mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.2 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 8.8 | 5.7 | 25.4 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.3 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 11 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 22 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 27 | 14 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 32 | 25 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (514m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
20.8°
14.8°
11 km/h
Sun
5
⛅
22°
13.6°
10 km/h
Mon
6
☁️
23.5°
13.9°
10 km/h
Tue
7
⛈️
26.8°
17.9°
13 km/h
Wed
8
🌧️
21.3°
15.8°
22 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
24°
14.4°
21 km/h
Fri
10
🌤️
22.9°
14.8°
12 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
27.1°
16.3°
13 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
29°
18.6°
14 km/h
Mon
13
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30°
19.5°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (514m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 145cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 145cm full-season avg
145cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 17%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant peaks in 2021 and 2022 followed by a sharp decline in 2023. The most recent season's snowfall is slightly below the 5-year average but remains well above the long-term norm, suggesting continued variability with a generally elevated baseline compared to historical levels.
Lutsen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 137cm with an average of 79 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 | 18.2cm | 11 days | 4cm | 11cm | 6.8cm |
| December | 29.5cm | 16 days | 17cm | 29cm | 9cm |
| January | 22cm | 15 days | 35cm | 44cm | 6.5cm |
| February | 19.7cm | 13 days | 43cm | 51cm | 6.3cm |
| March | 20.3cm | 11 days | 40cm | 50cm | 7.6cm |
| April | 22.3cm | 9 days | 25cm | 41cm | 8.6cm |
| May | 2.4cm | 2 days | 3cm | 16cm | 2.1cm |
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 27, 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.
