📷 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
North America
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area 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 15:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is located in Dresser, Wisconsin, offering 100 acres of skiable terrain with 24 runs, three terrain parks, and a tubing hill. The resort features a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is known for its night skiing, with most trails illuminated for extended hours. Key amenities include a full-service rental shop, ski and snowboard lessons, and a cozy chalet with dining options. Trollhaugen stands out for its accessible location, vibrant après-ski scene, and year-round adventure activities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
Lifts
8
Skiable area
90 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Tap Room – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and extensive selection of craft beers, The Tap Room at Trollhaugen is a favorite après-ski spot where skiers and snowboarders gather to unwind with live music, hearty food, and panoramic views of 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
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently not available.
Historic
This season-to-date is below the 5-year average of 83cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:08 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, 03:08 PM UTC
Base
280m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
13.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
323m
Temp
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Wind
15km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
366m
Temp
19.6°C
Wind
13.3km/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 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area (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, 3:08 PM
Today 25 / 170.5mm | Sat, Aug 22 24 / 16 | Sun, Aug 23 23 / 13 | Mon, Aug 24 24 / 12 | Tue, Aug 25 27 / 173.4mm | Wed, Aug 26 27 / 170.8mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 20 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 12 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 22 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 35 | 27 | 43 | 40 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (366m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
25.4°
17.3°
19 km/h
Sat
22
☀️
24°
15.8°
20 km/h
Sun
23
🌤️
23.3°
12.6°
12 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
24.4°
11.8°
13 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
27.1°
17°
19 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
26.6°
16.9°
19 km/h
Thu
27
⛅
23.9°
15.8°
14 km/h
Fri
28
⛅
25.8°
14.9°
9 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
24.9°
15.9°
18 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
22.6°
18.5°
16 km/h
Summit elevation (366m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 83cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 90cm full-season avg
83cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 95cm with an average of 59 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 | 11.9cm | 7 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5.6cm |
| December | 20.1cm | 12 days | 11cm | 19cm | 7.1cm |
| January | 15.6cm | 13 days | 20cm | 26cm | 4.6cm |
| February | 15.9cm | 10 days | 22cm | 30cm | 5.9cm |
| March | 18.3cm | 9 days | 15cm | 27cm | 7.9cm |
| April | 10.2cm | 5 days | 3cm | 12cm | 4.4cm |
| May | 0.6cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.1cm |
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 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, ERA5 season snowfall median was 71 cm (28 in), about 17% 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
71 cm
10 El Niño winters · 17% below median
All-season median
86 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 71 cm | 66 cm – 78 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 96 cm | 71 cm – 120 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 115 cm | 84 cm – 128 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 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
- Where is Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area?
- Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area?
- Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area runs from a base elevation of 280 m (919 ft) to a summit of 366 m (1,201 ft), giving a vertical drop of 86 m (282 ft).
- How big is Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area?
- Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area has 90 acres (36 hectares) of skiable terrain, 24 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area?
- Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area 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.
- How much snow does Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area get in a typical season?
- Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area averages 51 inches / 130 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
