📷 Spirit Mountain
North America
Spirit Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:07 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
Apr 29
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
Overview
Spirit Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 4, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Spirit Mountain is located in Duluth, Minnesota, offering a variety of ski and snowboard terrain across 22 runs and multiple terrain parks. The resort features scenic views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River, a family-friendly atmosphere, and amenities such as equipment rentals, lessons, and a chalet with dining options. Spirit Mountain is known for its accessible location near Duluth, extensive snowmaking, and year-round activities including mountain biking and adventure parks.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Spirit Mountain
Lifts
7
Skiable area
432.4 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Runs by difficulty(22 total)
Beginner
7
30% of terrain
Intermediate
9
40% of terrain
Advanced
6
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift3
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
Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet – This popular après-ski spot features a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace, local craft beers, and scenic views of the slopes, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:07 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, 08:07 AM UTC
Base
189m
Temp
25°C
Wind
15.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
265m
Temp
8.6°C
Wind
5.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
340m
Temp
24°C
Wind
15.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
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 Spirit Mountain (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, 8:07 AM
Today 36 / 23 | Wed, Jul 15 30 / 212.1mm | Thu, Jul 16 26 / 18 | Fri, Jul 17 24 / 17 | Sat, Jul 18 27 / 1713.5mm | Sun, Jul 19 28 / 171.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 26 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 41 | 26 | 33 | 41 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 31 | 39 | 30 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (340m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌤️
35.5°
22.9°
17 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
29.7°
21.3°
13 km/h
Thu
16
☁️
26.1°
18.3°
18 km/h
Fri
17
⛅
23.9°
17.3°
16 km/h
Sat
18
🌦️
26.9°
17.4°
10 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
27.5°
17.4°
9 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
26.6°
19.3°
26 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
25.9°
18.6°
17 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
25°
16.9°
14 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
24.2°
15.9°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (340m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:07 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 103cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 103cm full-season avg
103cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations ranging from a low of 21.8 cm in 2023 to a peak of 161.6 cm in 2022. The current season's snowfall of 108.7 cm is notably above both the 5-year and 30-year averages, exceeding them by 27% and 21% respectively. This recent increase follows a period of below-average snowfall, indicating a rebound from the anomalously low 2023 season. Overall, while the long-term trend is relatively stable, recent years have seen pronounced year-to-year variability and notable anomalies.
Spirit Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 111cm with an average of 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 13.4cm | 9 days | 3cm | 9cm | 5.1cm |
| December | 23.6cm | 14 days | 14cm | 24cm | 8.1cm |
| January | 17.3cm | 14 days | 27cm | 34cm | 5cm |
| February | 17.7cm | 11 days | 32cm | 41cm | 6.5cm |
| March | 19.6cm | 10 days | 27cm | 39cm | 7.5cm |
| April | 16.1cm | 7 days | 10cm | 24cm | 6.5cm |
| May | 1.7cm | 1 days | 0cm | 7cm | 2.8cm |
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 Dec 4, 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.
