📷 Snowriver Mountain Resort
North America
Snowriver Mountain Resort
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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Overview
Snowriver Mountain Resort 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 15:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Snowriver Mountain Resort is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and features two distinct ski areas, Jackson Creek Summit and Black River Basin, offering a combined variety of terrain for all skill levels. The resort provides over 400 skiable acres, modern lifts, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include scenic views of Lake Superior, extensive Nordic trails, and on-site lodging options, making it a versatile destination for both alpine and cross-country enthusiasts. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, dining, and a range of winter activities beyond skiing and snowboarding.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Snowriver Mountain Resort
Lifts
11
Skiable area
220 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Sitzmark Bar – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and classic ski lodge vibe, The Sitzmark Bar at Snowriver Mountain Resort is a favorite après-ski spot offering live music, local brews, and a cozy setting perfect for unwinding 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 not available.
Historic
This season-to-date, snow measurements are not available for comparison, whereas the 5-year average to date is 211cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:07 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, 03:07 PM UTC
Base
366m
Temp
19.2°C
Wind
7.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
449m
Temp
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Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
531m
Temp
18.2°C
Wind
7.3km/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 Snowriver Mountain Resort (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, 3:07 PM
Today 19 / 148.6mm | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 141.8mm | Sun, Aug 23 16 / 90.3mm | Mon, Aug 24 19 / 70.6mm | Tue, Aug 25 26 / 117.8mm | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 163.6mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.7 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 24 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 33 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 46 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (531m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
18.7°
13.9°
16 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
18.6°
13.9°
16 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
16.1°
8.8°
14 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
19.2°
7.1°
9 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
26°
10.9°
21 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
21.2°
15.6°
21 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
19°
14.5°
13 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
19.3°
13.4°
12 km/h
Sat
29
☁️
24°
9.8°
12 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
24.4°
15.8°
15 km/h
Summit elevation (531m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 211cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 174cm full-season avg
211cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowriver Mountain Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 191cm with an average of 100 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 | 29.8cm | 14 days | 6cm | 17cm | 9.5cm |
| December | 39.6cm | 20 days | 25cm | 39cm | 9cm |
| January | 33cm | 21 days | 46cm | 57cm | 6.7cm |
| February | 27cm | 16 days | 54cm | 66cm | 6.9cm |
| March | 27.3cm | 14 days | 45cm | 61cm | 8.4cm |
| April | 24cm | 9 days | 20cm | 41cm | 8.4cm |
| May | 4.4cm | 2 days | 1cm | 13cm | 4.5cm |
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 Snowriver Mountain Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 156 cm (61 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
156 cm
10 El Niño winters · 15% below median
All-season median
185 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 156 cm | 130 cm – 198 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 171 cm | 148 cm – 202 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 231 cm | 194 cm – 234 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 Snowriver Mountain Resort
- Where is Snowriver Mountain Resort?
- Snowriver Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Snowriver Mountain Resort?
- Snowriver Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 366 m (1,201 ft) to a summit of 531 m (1,742 ft), giving a vertical drop of 165 m (541 ft).
- How big is Snowriver Mountain Resort?
- Snowriver Mountain Resort has 220 acres (89 hectares) of skiable terrain, 43 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Snowriver Mountain Resort?
- Snowriver Mountain Resort is on the Indy Pass and 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 Snowriver Mountain Resort get in a typical season?
- Snowriver Mountain Resort averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
